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Subaru Signs On as Title Sponsor of U.S. Women's Triathlon Series

-- Series supports Ovarian Cancer Research Fund --

CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 7 -- Subaru of America, Inc. is the title sponsor of the U.S. Women's Triathlon Series that benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund. The four-city national series is a one-of-a-kind, women only event that provides a supportive environment for women of all ages and athletic abilities, coupled with a weekend of fun. The events also serve as an opportunity to educate and raise awareness of ovarian cancer, and the associated research and treatments.

"Subaru is proud to be the title sponsor of the U.S. Women's Triathlon Series," said Rick Crosson, vice president, Subaru of America, Inc. "The Series provides women with the opportunity to get out and take part in a fun event that promotes a healthy, active lifestyle and benefits a very-worthy cause."

The four-city schedule of events begins this weekend and runs through October 15. The complete schedule is as follows:

      June 11, 2006         St. Petersburg, Fla.
      June 25, 2006         Naperville, Ill.
      September 10, 2006    Federal Way, Wash.
      October 15, 2006      San Diego, Calif.

For additional information or to register for an event, visit http://www.uswts.com/.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF) was founded in December 1994 by Sol Schreiber to honor the memory of his wife, Ann, a distinguished public administrator and her courageous five-year battle with ovarian cancer. OCRF is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization devoted to the formulation of early diagnostic treatment programs and research toward the ultimate conquest of ovarian cancer. As OCRF strives to find a cure, it also seeks to support patients and their loved ones in understanding this disease and its treatment as well as to provide outreach programs and raise public awareness. For additional information visit http://www.ocrf.org/.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. of Japan. Headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of nearly 600 dealers across the United States. Subaru makes the best-selling All-Wheel Drive car sold in America based on R.L. Polk & Co. new vehicle retail registration statistics calendar year-end 2005. For additional information visit http://www.subaru.com/.