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Nikkei Asia
a day ago
- Automotive
- Nikkei Asia
Subaru bets on new Forester SUV to overcome Trump tariff impact
Subaru will begin producing its new Forester sport utility vehicle in the U.S. from this fall. (Subaru) SEIYA OTA and TAKAKO FUJIU TOKYO -- Japanese automaker Subaru is counting on its new Forester sport utility vehicle (SUV) to weather the Trump administration's tariffs, as the company weighs how much production to shift to the U.S. The U.S. accounts for more than 70% of Subaru's sales, the highest share of any Japanese automaker. Half of those sales are exported from Japan, making the company particularly vulnerable to the auto tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump earlier this year.
Associated Press
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
SUBARU SWEEPS PODIUM AT DUCKER CARLISLE NORTH AMERICAN PARTS BENCHMARK AWARDS
Automaker takes honors in key categories, including the three top-performing warehouses in North America CAMDEN, N.J., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its achievements at the annual Ducker Carlisle North American Parts Benchmark (NAPB) Conference, receiving multiple awards that highlight its leadership in parts supply chain performance and operations efficiency. Over 30 OEM member companies participate in NAPB, including most of the largest motor vehicle, heavy equipment, and powersports businesses in the world, representing more than 200 industry warehouses. All seven Subaru of America warehouses, also known as regional distribution centers (RDCs), placed in the top 20 nationally in this year's 'Lines per Head per Year' category, with five facilities ranking in the top 10. Additionally, in the competitive Top Performing Warehouse category, which analyzed over 200 manufacturer sites across the U.S., Subaru swept the podium, with its distribution centers noted below taking the top three spots based on metrics including lines per hour, retailer claims, and adjustments, among others. Jim Pernas, Vice President - Fixed Operations - Parts Group, Subaru of America, Inc.: 'This recognition across our national network reflects the high standards of excellence embedded in every aspect of Subaru of America. We are especially proud that these top-performing sites are managed by a group of leaders who exemplify our values while remaining dedicated to upholding the quality of Genuine Subaru Parts and Accessories in close collaboration with Subaru retailers nationwide.' For the first time in SOA history, a Master RDC received an award with the Gresham Parts Master near Portland, Oregon, earning third place in the Most Improved category. Additionally, Subaru ranked second in Chargeable Claim Rate, which takes shortages and mispicks into account, showcasing the high-quality performance of the company's warehouses. The NAPB conference evaluates parts and accessories supply chain performance across North American OEMs, based on data submitted to Ducker Carlisle and compared against industry peers. For more information on NAPB, visit To learn more about Genuine Subaru Parts & Accessories, please visit About Subaru of America, Inc. Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts, and accessories through a network of about 640 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants, including Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc., the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise®, which is the company's vision to show love and respect to everyone and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $340 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged over 115,000 volunteer hours. Subaru is dedicated to being More Than a Car Company® and to making the world a better place. For additional information, visit Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Diane Anton Corporate Communications Manager (856) 488-5093 [email protected] Adam Leiter Corporate Communications Specialist (856) 488-8668 [email protected] View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Subaru of America, Inc.
9 News
4 days ago
- Lifestyle
- 9 News
Gold Coast centenarian celebrates 109th birthday
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here A Gold Coast woman has celebrated her 109th birthday with prawn cocktails, lamb cutlets and a sip of champagne. May Baker was born in Lismore in 1916, became a home economics teacher and was married to her late husband Ken for 60 years. Ken was a school principal and the couple travelled extensively around Australia in their caravan. May Baker was born in Lismore in 1916, became a home economics teacher and was married to her late husband Ken for 60 years. (Nine) The great-grandmother of eight now lives in the Golden Age aged care facility in Southport, where she today celebrated with family and friends who reflected on her long life. Having survived two world wars and personal health challenges, including bowel cancer at age 65, she was described by her son, Ian, as resilient. "It looked like the end and [yet] here she is," he said. Her son Keith attributed her longevity to her calm demeanour. "I don't recall mum ever shouting or yelling at me," he said. Her son Keith attributed her longevity to her calm demeanour. (Nine) Baker has already received seven letters from Queen Elizabeth II and two from King Charles III and intends to stick around a little longer. "I suppose it'll catch up with me before too long," she said. This article was produced with the assistance of 9ExPress . 9ExPress national queensland Gold Coast CONTACT US Auto news:Is this the next Subaru WRX? Mysterious performance car teased.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Ask the expert: Why does my old car cost so much more to tax than newer, more polluting models?
Dear Alex, The engine of my 2006 Subaru Forester XTE Turbo emits 254g/km, which puts it in a higher tax band; indeed, the day after I purchased it, its road tax increased by £100. It is now 19 years old, dealer-maintained from new and has just 90,000 miles. It's in good condition and I love driving it, but the tax this year was £710, meaning it's worth only scrap value. You regularly review cars that are more polluting than mine and I noticed that although the tax is extremely high in the first year or so, it drops to a figure much lower than mine after five years. How is that so? – SB Dear SB, The answer lies in the shake-up of the tax system brought in by George Osborne in the summer Budget of 2015, which came into force on April 1 2017. Before this, cars had been taxed based on a graduated system of CO2 emissions. The more your car emitted, the more it was taxed. Subarus always fared poorly under this system, because their turbocharged flat-four engines were never particularly efficient. From April 2017, however, only the first year's vehicle excise duty (VED) was determined by the car's CO2 emissions. Then it became a flat rate, common to every combustion-engined car, with an additional 'luxury car surcharge' for those with a list price of more than £40,000. From the outset, I thought this was a bizarre system – penalising buyers of newer luxury cars, while simultaneously weakening the VED system's strong incentive to choose a less polluting model. As you have found, it's led to certain higher-emission models costing considerably less to tax than your old Subaru. For example, the owner of a 2018 Bentley Continental GT will be paying only £195 a year at this point, despite it kicking out 311g/km of CO2 – the same as the driver of a 110g/km Kia Picanto from the same year will be paying. The reason was to ensure that tax could be more easily levied on EVs in the future – and it now has been. Nevertheless, the new system still feels like a blunt instrument – a full reassessment of the way it works wouldn't go amiss. And don't scrap your Subaru! It may be expensive to tax, but it's worth far more than scrap value. I know people who would give good money for a Forester Turbo with the sort of provenance yours has.
Hamilton Spectator
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Hamilton Spectator
A Subaru so big it could swallow another Subaru
Does the Ascent feel that big when you drive it? In life, everything is relative. If you're not familiar with it, introduced in 2018, this is Subaru's largest SUV. It is six-and-a-half feet longer than Subaru's first mass produced car, the two-door 360 city car. The Ascent is two feet wider, one-and-a-half feet taller and is five times heavier than the 360. If the Subaru 360 was just a few inches smaller, it could fit inside the Ascent. The Ascent is relatively big by Subaru standards … but not by North American standards. (The Chevrolet Suburban is two-and-a-half feet longer than the Ascent.) This three-row, seven-passenger, mid-size SUV is surprisingly manoeuvreable and perky on the road. Its continually variable transmission (CVT) and 260-horsepower, turbocharged, four-cylinder boxer engine combine to make this 4,500-pound sport-ute a pleasure to drive. Power is sent to all four wheels via Subaru's legendary symmetrical full-time all-wheel drive. Just how good is its all-wheel drive? Full disclosure, I have owned four Subarus: a 2006 WRX STI, a 2011 WRX STI, a 2016 WRX STI and my current car, a 2023 Subaru WRX. Why so many Subarus? Well, for one, the all-wheel drive. Winter, Spring and Fall are three of the best seasons to own a Subaru. Whether you're driving their most performance-focused WRX, or one of their five SUVs, Subaru's all-wheel drive provides sure footedness that is amongst the best on the road today. You can have your Ascent in one of six different trims: Convenience ($48,874), Touring ($50, 874), Onyx ($52,374), Limited ($55,874), Sport ($56,874) and Premier ($58,874). Convenience and Limited have an eight-passenger configuration with a middle-row bench seat. The Touring, Onyx, Sport and Premier are seven passenger SUVs with second row captain's chairs. The Ascent Sport is new for 2025. It comes with everything the Limited has plus numerous upgrades and add-ons, including brown accent stitching, interior and exterior bronze accents; heated and power, folding door mirrors; gloss-black, front-grille accents; gloss-black, interior, trim surfaces; all-weather, soft-touch, seating surfaces; gloss-black, roofline spoiler, with integrated brake light and 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The great outdoors is part of Subaru's DNA, and that's seen in the Ascent. An example of this is the quantity of carrier options available; you can get a two- or four-bicycle, hitch-mounted bike rack; a rooftop bike carrier; a canoe carrier; a kayak carrier; a kayak stacker; a crossbar roof-rack; a roof basket; a ski and snowboard carrier, which can hold up to six pairs of skis or four snowboards, and a paddleboard or surfboard carrier. The optional medium, large or extra-large, rooftop-mounted, cargo box can add 509 litres of cargo capacity. Once you, your passengers, bikes and kayak arrive at your destination, you can open up a roof-mounted awning to shelter you from sun and rain. You can even pitch a tent on your roof, which can sleep a couple of adults. All of these options range in price from around $300 to $3,300, for the rooftop tent. Subarus have a bit of a rep for being a little old-school. Case in point is the optional single-disk CD player ($1,100), which can be added to the centre console. What's not old-school is the very useful wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, which work seamlessly for those who wish to stream their music, rather than listen to CDs. Wireless charging is optional. Part of the charm of this go-anywhere-do-anything SUV is that it has all the premium attributes you'd want, without all of the attitude that comes with some of the other premium SUVs. Do its competitors have full-time Symmetrical all-wheel drive? No, they don't. Our roads are wet or snowy more than half the year, so having the sure-footedness of Subaru's all-wheel drive is a big plus. A feather in its cap is that the Ascent has been awarded the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick every year from 2018 to 2024. If you're in the market for a three-row SUV, you would do well to check out the Ascent. Type: Seven passenger, all-wheel drive, mid-size Sport Utility Vehicle Engine: Turbocharged, 2.4-litre, horizontally-opposed (boxer), 4-cylinder engine, 260 horsepower and 277 pounds-feet of torque (motive force) Transmission: Continuously Variable (CVT) Fuel: 12.3 litres/100 km in the city, 9.4l/100 km on the highway, 11.0l/100 km combined Cargo: 2,061 litres, or 72.7 cubic feet, with second and third row seats folded; 1,193l, or 42.1 cu. ft., with third row seats folded; 458l, or 16.1 cu. ft., with all seats up Price: $56,874, excl. freight, other fees, taxes
