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SUBARU Corporation and SoftBank Corp. Start Joint Research on Use Cases Related toDriving Assist and Automated Driving Control Using 5G and Cellular V2X

– Companies plan to prepare a communications environment and conduct proving testswith automated driving vehicles on SUBARU’s proving ground in Bifuka, Hokkaido – SUBARU CorporationSoftBank Corp. Tokyo, November 7, 2019 – SUBARU Corporation (headquartered in Shibuya Ward, Tokyo; Tomomi Nakamura, Representative Director, President and CEO) and SoftBank Corp. (headquartered in Minato Ward, Tokyo; Ken Miyauchi,… Continue reading SUBARU Corporation and SoftBank Corp. Start Joint Research on Use Cases Related toDriving Assist and Automated Driving Control Using 5G and Cellular V2X

Subaru Corporation Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half of FYE2020

Tokyo, November 6, 2019 – Subaru Corporation today announced its consolidated financial results for the first half of fiscal year ending March 31, 2020. < Results for April-September 2019: Consolidated Revenue >Consolidated global unit sales of Subaru vehicles increased 4.1% to 504,000 units.Overseas unit sales rose 4.5% to 436,000 units due mainly to growth in… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Consolidated Financial Results for the First Half of FYE2020

Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor September 2019 and First Half of FYE2020 (Flash Report)

Subaru Corporation NewsRelease October 30, 2019 < September 2019 > September 2019 Jan-Sep 2019 Units 2019 vs 2018 Units ’19 vs ’18 Domestic production *1 58,880 -0.3% 2nd consecutive month of decrease 451,732 -7.4% Overseas production *2 26,252 -18.7% 2nd consecutive month of decrease 273,120 +4.7% Global production total 85,132 -6.8% 2nd consecutive month of… Continue reading Subaru Corporation Announces Production, Japan Sales and Export Resultsfor September 2019 and First Half of FYE2020 (Flash Report)

World Premiere of All-New Subaru Levorg Prototypeat Tokyo Motor Show 2019

October 23, 2019

World Premiere of All-New Subaru Levorg Prototype
at Tokyo Motor Show 2019

Tokyo, October 23, 2019 – Subaru Corporation today unveiled the all-new Subaru Levorg Prototype at the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019.

The all-new Levorg is a performance wagon taking full advantage of Subaru’s latest technologies. With this vehicle, Subaru envisions to create “a future that everyone can enjoy driving at their fullest, at their will” in an era where autonomous driving technology is widely spreading.

For all its customers who put faith in the brand, Subaru is developing the all-new Levorg with the aims of “realizing a future where everyone can truly enjoy driving in a car that enriches the life of the customer.”

Based on Subaru’s “Grand Touring philosophy,” which is pursued among engineers to develop a car that allows the driver and passengers to ”go further with more comfort, safety and enjoyment that makes them feel like time is flying,” the all-new Levorg features various cutting edge technologies and has been developed as a symbolic model of the new generation of Subaru.

The exterior design of the all-new Levorg has applied the new design concept “BOLDER,” which highlights the value and character of each Subaru model with bolder expression. With the new concept, the exterior design of the all-new Levorg aims to express “the enjoyment to control the vehicle at will” as well as the “passion that inspires people to try something that has never been tried before.”

In the aspect of technology, the all-new Levorg is equipped with the new-generation EyeSight, which consists of a newly-developed stereo camera with wider viewing angle and four radars to offer truly enjoyable driving experiences with peace of mind, in any condition. Additionally, the latest advanced driving assist system using high-definition map and vehicle locator supports highway driving, while connected services provide a sense of security, even in case of emergency.

In order to provide a truly pleasing driving experience for all drivers and passengers, the all-new Levorg employs the Subaru Global Platform with full inner frame construction as well as the newly-developed 1.8L horizontally-opposed direct-injection turbo engine, which balances acceleration and environmental performance at a high level.

The production version of the all-new Levorg is scheduled to go on sale in the Japan market in the second half of calendar year 2020.

Main features of the all-new Levorg Prototype
■ Exterior Design

Based on the Subaru’s common design philosophy “Dynamic x Solid,” the all-new Levorg applied the new design concept “BOLDER” that highlights the value and character of each Subaru model. Its design aims to express “the enjoyment to control the vehicle at will” and “passion inspires to challenge something that one has never tried before”.

■ Technologies that bring peace of mind in any driving condition

Next-generation EyeSight (Newly Developed)
With renewed stereo camera scanning wider viewing angle in combination with four radars located in front and rear bumpers, the next-generation EyeSight senses 360-degree around the vehicle and has expanded range of pre-collision braking operation to cover crossing and turning at an intersection of low visibility.

High-Definition map and vehicle locator (Newly Developed)
The locator precisely detects the vehicle position by utilizing information from GPS and Michibiki (Quasi-Zenith Satellite System). In combination with high-definition map data, the vehicle recognizes the shape of highway ahead, reduces speed before going into a curve and assists hands-free driving in traffic congestion.

Connected services (First time in Subaru for Japan market)
As “Connected Safety,” the Advanced Automatic Collision Notification system automatically sends an alert to an operator who immediately contacts the fire department and police department to request for a rescue and also coordinates with cooperating hospital for prompt lifesaving, when it detects a big impact from a collision. The vehicle also gets connected to an operator by a push of the button in case of emergency such as driver’s medical problems.

■ Technologies that enable truly pleasing driving experience for all drivers

1.8L horizontally-opposed direct-injection turbo engine (Newly Developed)
The new Boxer turbo engine with lean-burn technology balances acceleration and environmental performance at a high level. It also brings superior dynamic quality with its strong torque.

Subaru Global Platform & full inner frame construction
Subaru Global Platform has evolved in combination with full inner frame construction that enhances body rigidity further. With superior controllability and dynamic quality, the vehicle offers pleasing driving experience for all drivers and passengers.

All-New Levorg Prototype

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Subaru Tecnica International Expands the STI Gallery in Mitaka, Tokyo

September 20, 2019

Subaru Tecnica International Expands the STI Gallery in Mitaka, Tokyo

Tokyo, September 20, 2019 – Subaru Corporation announced that its motorsports subsidiary Subaru Tecnica International (STI) *1 has completed expansion of the STI Gallery located in Mitaka, Tokyo, The new Gallery will be open to the public from Saturday, September 21.

Established in 2009, the STI Gallery has exhibited the company’s historical items, especially its iconic vehicles such as Impreza WRC models which competed in the World Rally Championship and a special edition model Impreza 22B STI Version. The Gallery was updated in the beginning of 2019 with additional display such as the trophies STI has won in its motorsports activities, company’s latest history timelines with milestones and the walls where visitors can write their messages to STI. Since then, a lot of Subaru enthusiasts, including those who come from overseas, have visited the Gallery.

To offer the special experience to visitors, more memorial items related to STI are newly added to display. The Gallery is also designed to be able to hold various STI special exhibitions or events.
The Gallery is open on both weekdays and weekends*2. On weekends, a special STI ambassador will be on site to provide information to visitors.
STI aims to make this Gallery a special place where Subaru/STI can communicate and engage with Subaru/STI fans and any other car enthusiasts from all over the world.

To commemorate the expansion of the Gallery, STI holds a special exhibition “Discover STI vol. 1 ‘The early years of STI’ 1988-1998” so visitors can feel STI’s progress in the early days. The exhibition highlights the early years of STI when its first President Ryuichiro Kuze led the company by showing panels with stories as well as his personal items.

SUBARU and STI will continue to offer “Enjoyment and Peace of Mind” through the efforts centered on vehicle development and tireless challenges in motorsports field.

*1: STI: President Yasuo Hiraoka; Located in Mitaka, Tokyo. The company manages motorsports activities of Subaru.
*2: For opening hours, see https://www.sti.jp/gallery/

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Subaru Exhibition Outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

September 25, 2019

Subaru Exhibition Outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019

– All-New Second Generation Levorg Prototype to Make World Debut –

Subaru Corporation today announced its exhibition outline of the 46th Tokyo Motor Show 2019 (Press Days: October 23-24, 2019; General Admission: October 25- November 4). Subaru will showcase its future vision of “There will be cars that can make our lives even better” through the vehicles on display and its entire booth.

Subaru President Tomomi Nakamura will hold a press conference on Wednesday, October 23 from 14:00 at the Subaru booth (AOMI Exhibition Halls). Video of the press conference will be posted on https://www.youtube.com/user/SUBARUOnTube.

A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/tms/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the Subaru exhibition will be posted.

All-New Levorg Prototype

All-New Levorg Prototype
World Premiere

WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition Prototype
Special Edition Model

Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight
Facelift, To be officially announced in October

SUBARU XV Advance (e-BOXER model)
Periodical update, To be officially announced in October

Forester Advance (e-BOXER model)
Current model

SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT
Reference exhibit

SUBARU BRZ GT300
Super GT Series entry

◆　All-New Levorg Prototype

Subaru will unveil the all-new second generation Levorg for the first time in the world. The original Levorg debuted in 2014.
Taking full advantage of its latest technologies, Subaru envisions “a future that everyone can enjoy driving at the full, at their will” with this all-new Levorg prototype, in an era where autonomous driving technology is widely spreading.
A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/levorg/prototype/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the all-new Levorg will be posted.

◆　WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition

Subaru will end production of the “EJ20” horizontally-opposed engine, which has been one of the main power units since its debut in 1989, by the end of March 2020. Consequently, it will stop taking orders for the current WRX STI model equipped with EJ20 engine and sold in Japan market by the end of the calendar year 2019. A special edition WRX STI “EJ20 Final Edition”, which the prototype of the model will be showcased at Tokyo Motor Show, has been developed to commemorate the history of EJ20 engine.
Started with the first generation Legacy in 1989, EJ20 engine has been used on a wide variety of Subaru models and also powered racing cars competed in world class competition such as World Rally Championship, Nürburgring 24 Hour Race and so on. “EJ20 Final Edition” features special items such as a balanced EJ20 engine and gold-painted BBS 19-inch alloy wheels to commemorate the last model that uses the EJ20 engine which has powered a series of Subaru models.
A special webpage (https://www.subaru.jp/wrx/sti_ej20finaledition/) will be set up on the Subaru official website, where information about the WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition will be posted.
(Note: WRX STI models with EJ20 engines are currently sold in Japan only. STI models sold in overseas markets are powered by different types of engines and production of those engines will continue.)

WRX STI EJ20 Final Edition Prototype

◆　Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight

Three years after its debut, the fifth generation Impreza has received major update including redesigned front bumper and headlights as well as improved driving performance with retuned suspension. With standard EyeSight Touring Assist across the line, the overall safety of Impreza has also been improved.

Impreza Sport 2.0i-S EyeSight

◆　SUBARU XV Advance

As a crossover SUV, SUBARU XV integrates urban feel exterior design, go-anywhere capability and superior safety performance. With this year’s update, Subaru will offer more trim levels of SUBARU XV powered by e-BOXER, a power unit combining the Subaru’s signature Boxer engine with an electrification technology. With e-BOXER, it brings enjoyment in a variety of scenes, from city driving to rough road driving, through responsive throttle and linear acceleration thanks to the power assist from an electric motor. In addition to improved overall safety thanks to standard EyeSight Touring Assist, SUBARU XV also gained rough road capability enhancement with updated X-MODE with two drive mode configuration.

SUBARU XV Advance

◆　SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT

SUBARU VIZIV* Adrenaline Concept is the first concept vehicle designed under the new design philosophy “BOLDER” which emphasizes key elements of the Subaru design language in a bolder way. Combining utility that supports active lifestyles with off-road driving capability that delivers enjoyment to go anywhere, the VIZIV Adrenaline Concept stimulates the driver’s mind and encourages them to “drive freely in mother nature.” The VIZIV Adrenaline Concept was first unveiled at Geneva International Motor Show 2019.

*: VIZIV is a coined word originating from the phrase “Vision for Innovation.”

SUBARU VIZIV ADRENALINE CONCEPT

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Subaru Provides Aid for Disaster Relief in Northern Kyushu and Eastern Japan

October 9, 2019

Subaru Provides Aid for Disaster Relief in Northern Kyushu and Eastern Japan

Tokyo, October 9, 2019 – Subaru Corporation extends its deepest condolences to those affected by the torrential rain in August in and around northern Kyushu and the Typhoon Faxai (Typhoon Number 15) which struck eastern Japan in September.

Subaru Corporation is providing the following support for local relief efforts.

■　Subaru will donate through the Japanese Red Cross two million yen each to support relief efforts in the respective regions.
Additionally, through the Japanese Red Cross, Subaru will make donations from its matching gift program in which the Company matches contributions by its employees.

■　Subaru will donate through the Central Community Chest of Japan one million yen each to assist relief efforts including activities by volunteers and non-profit organizations in the respective regions.

Subaru sincerely wishes for the earliest possible recovery of the affected areas.

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Subaru Corporation Receives Securities Analysts’Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure for 6th Consecutive Year

October 10, 2019

Subaru Corporation Receives Securities Analysts’
Award for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure for 6th Consecutive Year

Tokyo, October 10, 2019 – Subaru Corporation has been selected as the top company in the “automobile, auto parts and tires” category of the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Corporate Disclosure presented by the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (SAAJ). Subaru received the highest marks among the 20 companies in the category that were evaluated. This is the 6th consecutive year that Subaru has been ranked at the top in the category.

The Excellence in Corporate Disclosure Awards have been presented by the SAAJ every year since 1995 with the goal of improving corporate information disclosure. This year marks the 25th year that the award program has been held. Companies are evaluated by securities analysts of each sector on the basis of the following five criteria:
1) management’s stance on investor relations, the function of a corporation’s investor relations department, and basic stance of a corporation’s investor relations; 2) disclosures through briefings, interviews, and explanatory materials; 3) fairness in disclosure; 4) disclosure related to corporate governance; and 5) voluntary disclosure that conforms to conditions of each industry.

As the company’s management philosophy, Subaru aims to be “a compelling company with a strong market presence” built upon its customer-first principle.
We will continue to meet our responsibilities as a company that conducts its business on the global stage and, in our IR activities, will seek to further enhance shareholder and investor understanding of Subaru through the broad-based and fair disclosure of corporate information.

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Subaru Corporation Announces Organizational Changes(Effective October 1, 2019)

October 1, 2019

Subaru Corporation Announces Organizational Changes
(Effective October 1, 2019)

Tokyo, October 1, 2019 – Subaru Corporation has announced the following organizational changes effective October 1, 2019.

[ IT Strategy Division ]

The Digital Innovation Dept. has been newly established with the aims of reforming business processes and creating / promoting opportunities for new business innovation by making strategic use of the latest digital technology and data.

The Cybersecurity Dept. has been newly established.
Pursuant to the Company’s Basic Cybersecurity Policy, the department will engage in promoting activities to protect Subaru Group’s conceivable products, services, and information assets from threats arising in the course of the business activities of Subaru Corporation and its group companies.

[ Manufacturing Division ]

The changes have been made with the aims of enhancing Subaru’s manufacturing engineering and optimizing the span of management in the organization. The newly-established departments will exclusively engage in their respective areas of expertise.

The changes have been made to clearly identify the areas of responsibility of each unit.

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