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Subaru Reports All Time Record May 2008 Sales


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CHERRY HILL, N.J., June 3 -- Subaru of America, Inc. today reported the Company's best May sales ever with 18,436 total units sold. Retail sales were up 13% over the same month in 2007, driven by strong consumer demand.

"Thanks to the tremendous job our Subaru Retailers are doing and our strong products, we had another exceptional month of retail sales," said Tim Colbeck, vice president of sales for Subaru of America. "Additionally, with great press in Motor Trend, USA Today and other leading publications, we look forward to continued strong sales."

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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.