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Cision Canada
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
SUBARU CROSSTREK RECORDS BEST-EVER JULY
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Aug. 8, 2025 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI) closed out July with a solid performance, retailing 5,316 units. This marks a 0.7 per cent increase over the same time last year (STLY) with July 2025 now standing as the third-best July in SCI history. Subaru Canada has sold 44,828 units, an impressive 9.4 per cent increase over the same period in 2024. The Crosstrek led the charge with its best-ever July, continuing to resonate with Canadian drivers. The Crosstrek continues to be a Canadian favourite by combining a right-sized SUV with standard advanced safety features and Symmetrical Full-time All-Wheel Drive. The BRZ, Impreza, and WRX also outperformed their July 2024 results, showcasing strong momentum across the lineup. "We're proud of our continued growth and the strength of our product lineup," said SCI Chairman, President and CEO Tomohiro Kubota. "Our dealer network's commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction continues to drive our success." About Subaru Canada, Inc. Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 96 authorized dealers across Canada. For more information, please visit or or follow @SubaruCanada on social channels. SOURCE Subaru Canada Inc.
Cision Canada
12-06-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
SUBARU CANADA HAS BEST MAY EVER Français
Subaru retails 7,101 units in May Forester and Crosstrek have best-ever May MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc. (SCI), recorded its best May ever with 7,101 units sold during the month. This accounts for an 18.5 per cent increase over May 2024 and a year-to-date sales increase of 13.6 per cent over the same time last year, with 33,997 models sold. The red-hot Crosstrek saw its best May ever with 3,109 models sold. The Crosstrek remains a Canadian favourite with its right-size and unparalleled capability in its class. The Crosstrek has sold 14,154 units so far in 2025. The family-friendly Forester continues its impressive performance for 2025, also recording its best-ever May with 2,085 models sold. Year-to-date Forester sales are currently 46.9 per cent above the same time last year. "Our award-winning models continue to resonate with Canadians," said SCI Chairman, President and CEO Tomohiro Kubota. "We will continue with our dedication to safety, dependability, and reliability across our entire lineup." About Subaru Canada, Inc. Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 96 authorized dealers across Canada. For more information, please visit or or follow @SubaruCanada on X.
Cision Canada
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Cision Canada
SUBARU CANADA RECORDS BEST-EVER SALES MONTH Français
New single-month sales record set Subaru retails 8,711 units in April Forester and Crosstrek have best-ever month MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Subaru Canada, Inc., (SCI), finished April with a best-ever month for the brand, as it retailed 8,711 units. This figure beat out the previous best set recently in March 2025 with 7,397 units sold that month. These results account for a 40.3 per cent increase over April 2024 and a year-to-date sales increase of 12.4 per cent over the same time last year, with 26,896 models sold. The Forester continues to impress, recording its best-ever sales month with 2,536 units sold. An IIHS Top Safety Pick, the Forester remains the ultimate family SUV with plenty of trim choices, as a new e-BOXER Hybrid trim was recently added to the nameplate. The Crosstrek saw its best month ever with 3,948 models sold. This beat out the previous record set in October 2023 by 964 units. The Crosstrek remains a Canadian favourite and is also set to receive an e-BOXER Hybrid trim later this year. "We see an incredible month of sales thanks to our amazing dealer network," said SCI Chairman, President and CEO Tomohiro Kubota. "Their dedication to customer service and offering the best sales experience cannot be understated." About Subaru Canada, Inc. Subaru Canada, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Mississauga, Ont., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of 96 authorized dealers across Canada. For more information, please visit or or follow @SubaruCanada on X. SOURCE Subaru Canada Inc.
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Japanese car giant moves manufacturing out of US in tariff twist
President Donald Trump's tariffs just cost America a chunk of Canadian business. Subaru, which sold 68,043 cars in Canada in 2024, is reshuffling its supply chain in response to escalating car trade scuffles. The company sold over 17,700 American-built vehicles in Canada last year, making up 26 percent of its 2024 sales. But the Japanese automaker's Canadian division will slash US imports to just 10 percent by the 2026 model year, representing thousands of cars and millions of dollars lost. The biggest impact will be on the American-built Outback. The popular car will no longer ship north after 2026. Instead, it will feature a 'made in Japan' badge. Subaru Canada's CEO, Tomohiro Kubota, said the move will 'minimize the impact of the counter surtax,' according to Automotive News Canada. For Subaru, it's cheaper to build and ship cars out of Japan than deal with the political whiplash of US trade policy. The Japan-based manufacturer already has plants in its home country, where its supplied Canadian dealerships with high-selling Crosstrek and Forester SUVs. Subaru didn't say if the adjustment will facilitate any production or job changes in Indiana. Previously, the company said the plant will begin assembling the Forester, one of its American best-sellers, later this year. It's unclear if any of those units will end up crossing the border. At the heart of Subaru's shift is a 25 percent import tax that Trump imposed earlier this year on vehicles from nearly every country, including Canada. Lawmakers in Ottawa snapped back with retaliatory tariffs of its own, hitting US-built cars with duties up to 25 percent. Multiple car companies have been caught in the middle. For decades, the US and Canada have enjoyed free trade agreements allowing products to flow over the borders. American companies, including Stellantis and Ford, built giant factories in Canada, while international automakers built US plants and shipped products up north. Trump's tariffs effectively ripped up the agreements, including the USMCA agreement he renegotiated and signed during his first administration. The President has consistently said that his trade policies will force automakers to build their vehicles in the US. So far, his tariffs have had a mixed response from automakers. Stellantis attributed a 900-job layoff to the tariffs, Honda announced that the Civic Hybrid will have a final assembly plant in the US, and GM said its ramping up production of its high-priced, American-made pickups. Volvo also discontinued the S90 sedan from the US market. Multiple US automaker executives told that American trade wars, combined with Trump's tariff waffling, have made them unsure about how to even set a price for their products.
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Massive blow to Trump as Japanese car giant moves manufacturing OUT of US in tariff twist
President Donald Trump's tariffs just cost America a chunk of Canadian business. Subaru, which sold 68,043 cars in Canada in 2024, is reshuffling its supply chain in response to escalating car trade scuffles. The company sold over 17,700 American-built vehicles in Canada last year, making up 26 percent of its 2024 sales. But the Japanese automaker's Canadian division will slash US imports to just 10 percent by the 2026 model year, representing thousands of cars and millions of dollars lost. The biggest impact will be on the American-built Outback. The popular car will no longer ship north after 2026. Instead, it will feature a 'made in Japan' badge. Subaru Canada's CEO, Tomohiro Kubota, said the move will 'minimize the impact of the counter surtax,' according to Automotive News Canada. For Subaru, it's cheaper to build and ship cars out of Japan than deal with the political whiplash of US trade policy. The Japan-based manufacturer already has plants in its home country, where its supplied Canadian dealerships with high-selling Crosstrek and Forester SUVs. Subaru didn't say if the adjustment will facilitate any production or job changes in Indiana. Previously, the company said the plant will begin assembling the Forester, one of its American best-sellers, later this year. It's unclear if any of those units will end up crossing the border. At this year's New York International Auto Show, the company's CEO, Atsushi Osaki, said the brand is committed to staying in the US market. 'We are dedicated to offering our American customers a wide range of options to meet their evolving needs,' Osaki said. Subaru declined to comment on this story. At the heart of Subaru's shift is a 25 percent import tax that Trump imposed earlier this year on vehicles from nearly every country, including Canada. The Outback is built in Indiana - the company may shift its production in response to the tariffs Lawmakers in Ottawa snapped back with retaliatory tariffs of its own, hitting US-built cars with duties up to 25 percent. Multiple car companies have been caught in the middle. For decades, the US and Canada have enjoyed free trade agreements allowing products to flow over the borders. American companies, including Stellantis and Ford, built giant factories in Canada, while international automakers built US plants and shipped products up north. Trump's tariffs effectively ripped up the agreements, including the USMCA agreement he renegotiated and signed during his first administration. The President has consistently said that his trade policies will force automakers to build their vehicles in the US. So far, his tariffs have had a mixed response from automakers. Stellantis attributed a 900-job layoff to the tariffs, Honda announced that the Civic Hybrid will have a final assembly plant in the US, and GM said its ramping up production of its high-priced, American-made pickups. Volvo also discontinued the S90 sedan from the US market.
