Subaru’s Unique Driving Assist System “EyeSight” Received the Commendation for Science and Technology 2012 from the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology

Tokyo, February 23, 2012 – Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), the manufacturer of Subaru automobiles, today announced that 2012 marks 30 years of engine and transmission production in its Gunma Oizumi Plant in Japan.

After its recently revealed "Motion V" program was announced late last year, Subaru bosses arranged a special briefing for potential investors. At that meeting, senior staffers laid out a road map of what models and new technologies would be unveiled up to 2015.

The return of the Johannesburg International Motorshow after a three year absence is a tremendous occasion. The organizers of the show expected crowds of 150 000 for the duration of the show (8-16 October 2011), no one expected 130 000 people over the 1st weekend alone. As you read this, I have no doubt that the original number of 150 000 has been surpassed. An overwhelming success then? Most certainly!

The “SUBARU BRZ CONCEPT - STI -” is a concept car based on the “SUBARU BRZ”, an all-new rear-wheel drive (RWD) compact sports car developed from an ongoing joint-project between Subaru and Toyota MotorCorporation. By making full use of the Horizontally-Opposed Boxer, Subaru’s core technology, this concept car further pursued a "Pure Handling Delight" driving experience that can be realized by the Boxer engine’s low center of gravity. Combined with motifs of Subaru’s iconic performance brand “STI”, the concept car embodies an ultimate handling performance and symbolizes the possibilities the SUBARU BRZ holds for the future.

The Subaru brand movie "The CarParts" has won the silver award at the One Show festival, run by The One Club in New York, U.S.A. between May 9 and 13. Together with the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival and Clio Awards, One Show is one of the most prestigious advertising awards in the world.

Subaru Southern Africa has taken full ownership of the brand’s franchised dealership in Bloemfontein, ensuring continuity of support for Subaru owners in the heartland of the country. It is also historic in that it is the first dealership to be wholly-owned by SSA.