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Subaru announced today that Automatic Emergency Braking will be standard on nearly all new models sold in the United States by 2022.

Subaru is one of 20 automotive manufacturers, representing more than 99 percent of the U.S. new-car market, that committed to the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) to include this advanced driver assist technology on all of its…

To commemorate Subaru’s seventh record-breaking sales year, the company will donate a meal for every vehicle sold in 2015 -- 582,675* -- to help the Feeding America® nationwide network of 200 food banks. This is the second year Subaru has matched its year-end sales figure to meal donations.

The Food Bank of South Jersey, which serves the community around the Subaru corporate headquarters, will receive the monetary equivalent of 110,000 meals. Subaru will also…

Over the last 7 years, Subaru has closed out the year with their Share The Love sales event.  The event has helped Subaru contribute over $65 million to both local and national charities. This year, participating dealer Marion Subaru, has once again chosen Hospice of Southern Illinois as the local charity that will benefit from this years event.

Last year, Hospice of Southern Illinois received over $11,000 thanks to the contributions earmarked by local…

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 - 8:25am

CHERRY HILL, N.J. – October 28, 2015 /3BL Media/ – This October, Subaru is rolling out its "Subaru Loves Pets" initiative, part of the brand's Love Promise philanthropic platform, dedicated to supporting causes that are meaningful to its customers. While the initiative is year-round, specific months highlight key causes. October focuses on Subaru's commitment to pet safety and well-being, and the brand will work with several dedicated and…

Subaru is bringing its “love” mantra to NBCUniversal via a co-sponsored promotion of the media company’s “The More You Know” 26-year-old philanthropic PSA platform in which the network's roster of stars offer brief encomia for community action on diversity, health and the environment. Subaru is the very first brand partner of the program, which will serve up a co-branded philanthropic message across NBCU properties, both broadcast and digital.

The effort ties in with…

Subaru will partner with Brand USA to launch a giant screen/IMAX documentary called National Parks Adventure

Subaru has been working with our nation’s park services in preparation for the National Parks Service centennial in 2016. As part of the partnership, Subaru donated several Outbacks for use at various national parks and promoted a “fee-free” day at the parks on National Public Lands Day. The environmentally-aware automaker also shared its zero landfill knowledge with…

In a joint press conference Monday, Indiana Governor Mike Pence, and Subaru announced that the Subaru of Indiana plant in Lafayette will be expanding production capacity by 100,000 vehicles through a $140 million dollar investment.  The plant in west central Indiana plant is one of three worldwide plants for Subaru.  The increased production will help the plant gain 1,204 additional jobs by 2017.  Currently there are 3,800 workers producing about 300,000…

Marion Subaru is proud to sponsor the Heartland Pet Fest this Saturday and Sunday at the Pavilion in Marion.   Admission is free, and there are plenty of events to keep you and your four legged friends entertained.  All leashed pets are welcome to attend with their owners.  Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Sunday.  Proceeds raised will benefit Wilderwood Service Dogs.  That's…