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•     Record January - monthly sales increase 1 percent over January 2015
•     50th consecutive month of month-over-month growth
•     Best January ever for Crosstrek, Forester and Legacy
•     23rd consecutive months of more than 10,000 Outbacks sold
•     30th consecutive months of more than 10,000 Foresters sold

Cherry Hill, N.J. -  Subaru of America, Inc. today reported 41,101 vehicle sales for January 2016, a one (1) percent increase over January 2015. These results continue the company’s…

From: Outside
by Wes Siler
January 28, 2016
Name a car other than the Subaru Outback that gets 29 miles per gallon on the highway, has more rear-seat legroom than a Mercedes E-Class, is a top-rated safety pick by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, and is as capable crossing a snowy mountain pass as it is traversing a washed-out dirt road. You can’t.

Key to understanding the Outback’s ability is understanding its…

Dec 16, 2015, 1:25 PM ET

The 2016 Subaru Forester is a solid, practical and flexible crossover sport utility vehicle that endears with its easy-to-drive nature, off-road capability and generous cargo area.

The nicely sized Forester also appeals because of its affordable base pricing — $23,245 with six-speed manual transmission (manufacturer's suggested retail price, including destination charge…

Subaru says the new three-row crossover planned to enter production in 2018 will be bigger than the outgoing Tribeca crossover it is replacing in the U.S. lineup.

The new vehicle will be manufactured at Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., the company’s assembly plant in Lafayette, Ind.

Subaru hasn’t disclosed a name, but it won’t be Tribeca. Instead, the crossover will likely carry a name “synonymous with outdoor adventure” in the vein…

Subaru of America, Inc. announced today that the 2016 Subaru WRX received the 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK award and, when equipped with the optional EyeSight® Driver Assist Technology, the 2015 TOP SAFETY PICK+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

The 2016 WRX achieved the highest possible rating of 'Good' in the Institute's crashworthiness evaluations of front small overlap, front moderate overlap, side impact, roof crush and rear impact. The vehicle also…

From Automotive News
TOKYO -- Subaru is about to shift to a new global platform that will underpin its entire lineup and propel what it hopes will be a new phase of growth.

Two concepts at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show offer a glimpse of the coming era. One previews the next-generation Impreza five-door hatchback. The other, the Viziv Future Concept, looks at Subaru’s vision for green drivetrains and safety.

Impreza

The Impreza 5-Door…

The Kelley Blue Book (KBB) Brand Image Awards were recently handed out and Subaru took the "Most Trusted Brand in America" crown away from Honda.  According to more than 12,000 in-market new car shoppers on KBB's website, they have "voiced their opinions about today's automakers to determine this year's award winners", said Hwei-Lin Oetken, vice president of market intelligence for Kelley Blue Book.

The 2015 Brand Image Award winners are based…

From Boston.com:
If you're in the market for a smallish SUV or crossover (those terms have become pretty much interchangeable these days), choosing which brands to compare is one challenge.

But what if you’ve already picked your brand? We have. Today's column explains the differences among Subaru's three crossover offerings.

Why Subaru? Because it's the ultimate New England fallback for the region’s winter climate.

Most folks reading this…

U.S. auto sales declined for many manufacturers in March including Ford and General Motors.  Subaru, however, saw a 10.4% increase over March 2014.  The industry still is on pace to sell about 17 million new cars and trucks this year which will be the most since the Great Recession.

For Subaru, this marks 40 consecutive months of year-over-year growth.  Other March milestones include:

• Best March ever for Forester, WRX/STI, Legacy, Outback and…

    
The average price of a sedan in the U.S. is approximately $25,000.  Just because a vehicle comes in with a price tag below that mark, doesn't necessarily mean it doesn't stack up well on content, features, safety or refinement when compared to its competitors.  The Subaru Impreza and Subaru Legacy are the perfect cases in point.

Kelley Blue Book recently announced their "10 Best Sedans Under $25,000" and to Subaru…