Japanese automaker Subaru said it will extend a shutdown of its Indiana assembly plant through at least until May 8 because of drop in sales and supply chain issues related to the coronavirus crisis. The company stated it plans to restart production on May 11. Many large automakers have said they hope to restart U.S. […]
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Subaru CEO expects record U.S. sales in 2020
Subaru Corp expects its U.S. vehicle sales to boost to a record high in 2020, as demand for its SUV crossover models assists it to buck the environment of slowing car sales in the Japanese automaker’s biggest market. The company has seen increasing success in the United States, the world’s No.2 auto market, roughly doubling […]
Subaru recalls 400,000 vehicles due to engine control and valve defects
Subaru is recalling over 400,000 vehicles in the U.S. to repair two separate problems with engine computers and motor debris. The first recall from the Japanese automaker concerns 466,000 Impreza compact cars from 2017 to 2019, together with the 2018 to 2019 models of the Crosstrek sports utility vehicles. Subaru stated the engine computers in […]
Toyota to raise its Subaru stake
Toyota Motor is going to raise its stake in Subaru Corp to 20% from around 17%, the two Japanese automakers stated on Friday, as they leverage their scale to better rival in developing new vehicle technologies. The investment comes one month after Toyota and another smaller Japanese automaker, Suzuki Motor, stated they would take small […]
Toyota, Subaru team up to develop electric SUV in a battle against prices
Toyota Motor and Subaru on Thursday stated they prepare to jointly develop a battery-electric sport-utility vehicle (SUV) on a platform produced together as they look forward to splitting the cost of producing the lower-emissions car. The pair will apply Subaru’s all-wheel-drive technologies and Toyota’s vehicle electrification technologies to the new SUV, that each will sell […]
Subaru to recall 5,035 vehicles in China for faulty airbag
Japanese automaker Subaru is set to recall 5,035 vehicles sold in the China. The recall concerns possible safety hazards. The recall, set to start on May 17, affects some imported models of Legacy, Outback and Impreza produced from January 6 to August 29, 2014, according to a statement published on the website of the State […]
Subaru plans biggest-ever worldwide recall over brake lights
Subaru Corp prepares to recall about 2.3 million vehicles worldwide due to a brake light problem, which is going to be the automaker’s biggest-ever recall as it deals with a range of issues with the quality after rapid expansion. Japan’s automaker informed Reuters on Friday that it was going to recall almost 2 million of […]
Subaru investigates probable mileage cheating, shares fall
Subaru Corp already smarting from a vehicle evaluation scandal in Japan, stated it was now examining whether mileage readings may have also been falsified during final checks, leading its shares down around 8 percent. Mileage readings, an indication of fuel performance, do not fall under safety requirements. However, any evidence of what would be a […]
Subaru plans to extend Japan recall count over inspection problem
Subaru Corp stated it plans to recall about 400,000 vehicles in Japan this month after discovering it had been following incorrect procedures for final inspections at domestic plants, broadening the count from a formerly estimated 255,000. The company stated on Thursday it would broaden the scope of the recall as a safety measure, adding that […]
Subaru can consider investing in Toyota-Mazda EV venture if approached
Subaru Corp CEO Yasuyuki Yoshinaga stated on Wednesday his company would think “positively” about making investment in a Toyota-Mazda electric vehicle company if it were approached. Last month, Toyota Motor and Mazda Motor announced a new venture to develop electric vehicle technology, looking to overtake rivals in a race to produce more battery-powered vehicles. Subaru, […]
Few details on Subaru WRX and BRZ limited editions
Subaru will be pressing its performance envelope even further in 2018 due to special edition variants of the WRX STI sedan and BRZ coupe. Called the Subaru WRX STI Type RA and BRZ tS, they will be provided in WR Blue Pearl, Crystal Black Silica and Crystal White Pearl. Production runs will be no more […]
Subaru Impreza wins Car of the Year Japan award 2017
During an award event held inside the Tokyo International Exchange Center on Tokyo Bay, the Subaru Impreza surveyed 420 votes to win over the Toyota Prius by 49 votes and win the 2017 Car of the Year Japan (COTY). In a close fight for 3rd, the Audi A4 surveyed 149 votes and recorded the Import […]
Subaru recalls about 593,000 cars due to overheat
Subaru is recalling almost 593,000 vehicles, some for a 2nd time, due to the fact that windshield wiper motors can get too hot and increase the threat of a fire. The recall impacts particular Legacy and Outback vehicles from the 2010 to 2014 model years. The automaker states that due to contamination, parts in the […]
2018 Subaru Ascent Spied
Subaru has also been devoid of the three-row SUV crossover as it will discontinue their ill-received the Tribeca in the year 2014. On the other hand, brand is not giving on such segment, while seen in such spy photos. However, wearing the most generous amounts of the camouflage, the new 7 passenger of Subaru SUV […]
Fuji Heavy Recalls 935,000 Subaru Cars Over Wiper Issue
Japan’s Fuji Heavy Industries is recalling around 935,000 units of its Subaru Legacy worldwide to repair a problem with their front windshield wipers, the company stated on Friday. The recall impacts vehicles sold in 76 nations, including the United States, where around 592,000 cars are impacted. The Japanese car manufacturer said it was recalling around […]
