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04/21
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety: NEW CRASH TESTS: SUBARU FORESTER IS TOP SAFETY PICK
The redesigned 2009 Subaru Forester, a small SUV, earns the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's TOP SAFETY PICK award. Winners afford superior overall crash protection among the vehicles in their class. To qualify, a vehicle must earn the highest rating of good in the Institute's front, side, and rear tests and be equipped with electronic stability control. Criteria to win are tough because the award is intended to drive continued safety improvements such as top crash test ratings and the rapid addition of electronic stability control, which is standard on the Forester.
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Auto Channel: Toyota-Subaru Partnership Raises Marketing Questions
The AIADA newsletter reported that the new sports car that Subaru is making with Toyota will be a high-profile addition to the Subaru lineup. But the big question is how Subaru will differentiate its car from a Toyota-badged sister model.
Autoblog: Subaru to stop making Kei Cars
Last week's announcement that Toyota wants to raise its stake in Subaru's parent company Fuji Heavy Industries looked to have no down side. Subaru gets $300 million with which to build a new factory, Toyota gets greater access to FHI's high tech batteries for hybrids, and both get to build the affordable RWD/AWD coupe that we're all waiting for.
Business Week: Toyota: Tighter with Subaru, Daihatsu
When Toyota Motor bought into Fuji Heavy Industries, owner of the Subaru brand, in October, 2005 (BusinessWeek.com, 10/5/05), industry watchers speculated whether the Japanese auto giant could do better with the partnership than General Motors. At the time, GM ended a six-year relationship with Fuji Heavy, selling its 20% stake for $740 million. Developments on Apr. 10 suggest that Toyota is right on track. Speaking at a Tokyo press conference, Toyota President Katsuaki Watanabe, flanked by counterparts from Fuji Heavy and Daihatsu Motor, Toyota's minicar maker, announced closer ties between the three companies.
Forbes: Japan's Toyota group, Fuji Heavy deepen ties; Toyota to hike Subaru stake
Japan's largest automaker Toyota Motor Corp. and Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. said Thursday they have agreed to expand their existing capital and business partnership, with Toyota hiking its equity interest in |
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JCN Network: Impreza Gets Japan Safest Vehicle Award
Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd.'s <7270> Subaru Impreza has won Japan's safest passenger car award for fiscal 2007, the government said Monday. The Impressa, a four-door hatchback, proved best in terms of passenger and pedestrian protection among 15 passenger models that sold well in the past one year, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism said.
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Rallysport Magazine (AU):
Interview: Ken Block
American businessman Ken Block is a rally driver with a difference. Not only does he compete for Subaru Rally Team America and contest selected WRC and NZRC events, he has also performed some extraordinary stunts in his rally car. RallySport Magazine recently spoke to the man himself to find out a bit about his background and what we can look forward to in the future.....
Interview: Ken Block - Part 2
Last week American rally driver Ken Block spoke to RallySport Magazine about his amazing antics on the snow in New Zealand last year. This week we continue our interview with the adrenaline loving Subaru Rally Team America driver. Here in Australia the name Ken Block is synonymous with your extraordinary jump in 2006, yet you've been competing in rallies since 2005. How did you get your start in rallying? |
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