Consumers could get up to $4,500 toward new car Jun 19, 2009
By KEN THOMAS, Associated Press Writer. Friday, June 19, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Search on for car, mans' body found in river Jun 18, 2009
His 1991 gray Subaru Legacy wagon, license plate 10-207, was last seen around 8 p.m. on Sunday in Fromberg. Its front right blinker light is broken out. (Montana Standard, MT)
Forum: Future is electric cars Jun 17, 2009
Also, Mitsubishi and Subaru are selling electric models in Japan at a high price: no less than $45,000. Other all-electric car companies include Phoenix Motorcars and ZENN Motors. (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Soup's' Joel McHale gets even more scathing Jun 16, 2009
Soup's' Joel McHale gets even more scathing. Article:'Soup's' Joel McHale gets even more scathing:/c/a/2009/06/15/DD6D1873M7. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
END OF AN ERA: Closing day comes and Chrysler dealers aren't happy Jun 16, 2009
Sellz, for example, says he did exactly what Chrysler asked, even selling his Subaru franchise and buying a Jeep franchise to meet the automaker's goal of putting all Chrysler brands under one roof. Now, Subaru sales are down just 2% year-to-date in an industry down 37%, according to industry tracker Autodata. (USA Today -- Autos)
Luxury cars debut at Chongqing Auto Exhibition Jun 16, 2009
Nearly 20 renowned brands, including Lincoln, Cadillac and Dodge made in the United States, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, Bentley and Lotus produced in Europe, and Infinity, Subaru, Acura and SSangyong manufactured in Japan and South Korea are on display. China's six auto manufacturers -- China FAW Group Corporation, Shangai Automotive Industry Corporation, Dongfeng Motor Company Ltd., Chana Auto Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Automobile Group Corporation and Beijing Foton Motor Group -- are also... (Xinhuanet, China)
Dahl Auto to take over as local Mazda dealer Jun 4, 2009
Dahl Automotive s La Crosse and Onalaska dealerships also sell Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Hyundai, Subaru, Mitsubishi and Suzuki automobiles. More News. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Subaru sales fall 5% in May Jun 3, 2009
However, Subaru fared better than some others ... Subaru has managed to hold on to a larger percentage of its sales than the big automakers throughout the recession ... Subaru said sales of Outback, Impreza, Forester and Tribeca were all down from a year ago, but that the Legacy sedan had a 53 percent increase. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Not going quietly Jun 2, 2009
The company also has Honda, Volkswagen, Mazda, Subaru, Acura and Nissan dealerships. Chrysler wanted three franchises together. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Local GM dealers optimistic over bankruptcy Jun 2, 2009
Movinout wrote on Jun 2, 2009 6:15 AM:" Labor costs, Unprofitable old factories, boatload of debt, and "It not that quality wasn't there,"? Prior to Government Motors, General Motors have not built a quality, decent, much less dependable product in over 40 years! They have consistently assembled and rolled obsolete junk off the production floor, made by overpaid, lazy and uncaring UAW workers always looking for more in benefits and wages! Toyota, Honda, Subaru and the imports have effectively... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
One proud papa Jun 1, 2009
But today, on the back bumper of Marcia's gray Subaru the bumper sticker reads," My Dad is a 4.0 student at UM-Helena College of Technology.". Reporter : 447-4081 or. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Rural route was path to letter-perfect career Stafford postal carrier reflects on beloved White Oak route Jun 1, 2009
The Subaru she bought new in 1995 saw her through the 2-foot snowfall in the Blizzard of '96 ... Another Subaru, then another Jeep. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
BMW M3 GT2 Races onto the Front Cover of Need for Speed SHIFT from EA May 30, 2009
2006 Subaru Impreza WRX STi. 2007 Lexus LF-A Concept. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Startup banking on idea of air-powered cars May 27, 2009
Dan Strumpf, Associated Press. Tuesday, May 26, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Newsom Talks Job Creation ... While Cutting May 27, 2009
Newsom talks up job creation - while cutting. Article:Newsom talks up job creation - while cutting:/c/a/2009/05/25/MN9V17PFAT.DTL Article:Newsom talks up job creation - while cutting:/c/a/2009/05/25/MN9V17PFAT.DTL. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Alleged elevator urinator busted at IRS in Detroit May 27, 2009
Feds plug leak: Alleged elevator urinator charged. Article:Feds plug leak: Alleged elevator urinator charged:/n/a/2009/05/26/national/a145707D80. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Weird News)
Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping promises, sharp divisions as 34-nation meeting ends May 26, 2009
Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. DTL Article:Modest gains for Bush at Summit of Americas / Sweeping :/c/a/2004/01/14/MNGS649LV91. (Yahoo News -- Summit of the Americas)
Doctor pushes back against insurer scrutiny May 26, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009. Monterey physician Bradley Carpentier found himself spending so much time fighting with health insurers to get approvals for the treatments he prescribed for his patients that he decided to wage his own lobbying effort. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
'Jon & Kate' spouses say they're angry at media May 26, 2009
FromStevens Creek Subaru. 2004 Corvette. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Recession suddenly humbles high-tech sector May 25, 2009
By MARTHA MENDOZA, AP National Writer. Sunday, May 24, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
'Obama of Paraguay' has hands full, too May 25, 2009
Obama of Paraguay' has hands full, too. Obama of Paraguay' has hands full, too. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Best cars for families May 25, 2009
Place an obit: (559) 441-6228. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Riley to lose Cadillac contract May 25, 2009
"Because your "assembled in Mexico" Chevy is more American than someone else's "assembled Tennessee" Nissan or someone's "assembled in Indiana" Subaru? ". HorseGlue4u wrote on May 20, 2009 6:31 AM:" Riley is hard to deal with over the years...I now own 3 Jeeps. Thanks Mike Kehoe !!! ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Morning Huddle What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing May 25, 2009
Morning Huddle / What our writers are thinking, seeing, hearing. Article:Morning Huddle / What our writers are thinking, seeing,:/c/a/2009/05/24/SP0517PU63. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Julian Lage has got his finger on the pulse May 24, 2009
David Rubien, Chronicle Staff Writer. Saturday, May 23, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Giants' offense fails to deliver for Johnson May 24, 2009
Saturday, May 23, 2009. (05-23) 04:00 PDT Seattle. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Cars to go drive away May 22, 2009
Toyota, Ford, Holden and Subaru all declined to comment. But many industry sources say the new pricing regime is too inflexible, demanding car-makers publish a single price for a car when, in reality, on-road costs differ from state to state and even suburb to suburb. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Formuka One racers will be showcased at Lime Rock this weekend May 20, 2009
The KONI Challenge ST Fan Walk is Saturday from 2-2:30 p.m. KONI ST races are battles between the smaller sporty cars: Mazda MX-5 Miatas, RX-8s, BMW Z4s, 328s and 330s, Chevy Cobalts, Honda Civic Sis, VW GTIs, Subaru Legacys, Mini Coopers and more. The KONI Challenge GS Fan Walk is Monday from 1:35-1:55 p.m. The GS Class is for the bigger cars, like the BMW M3, Porsche 911 and Mustang GT.. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
New reality on local car lots May 20, 2009
Cascade is asking customers to write letters of support it can forward to GM. The business also is a Honda and Subaru dealer. For now, Thompson said, it is business as usual. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Digital photo frames for the frugal May 20, 2009
San Francisco Chronicle, Cnet. Monday, May 18, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Daimler Buys Stake In Tesla May 20, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009. (05-19) 19:33 PDT -- Tesla's dream of creating affordable, all-electric cars got a high-voltage jolt Tuesday when German auto giant Daimler bought a 10 percent stake in the San Carlos company. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Body found identified as missing Newington man May 19, 2009
"Instead they found a Subaru Legacy still running but unoccupied just north of the bridge." Newington police were contacted after the vehicle registration information pointed to Venables, who police later learned was believed to be despondent. The U.S. Coast Guard, state police, Glastonbury police and area fire departments searched the area including the Connecticut River for much of the day but didn't find anything. (Newington Town Crier, CT)
GM ends Kaneohe Chevy franchise May 19, 2009
Servco s primary business is driven by the sale of Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Subaru and Suzuki vehicles. GM announced last week it would not renew franchise agreements at 1,100 U.S. dealerships when they expire in 2010. (Pacific Business News, HI)
County car dealers survive cuts May 19, 2009
If you were what they call dualed with another franchise like Jeep, Subaru and Suzuki well, they want ones that have everything under the same roof. In Wisconsin, 18 dealerships were purged from the Chrysler family. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
GM cancels Windward Chevrolet dealer's contract May 17, 2009
Servco Pacific, which owns the Windward Chevrolet dealership, also sells Toyota, Lexus, Scion, Subaru and Suzuki. "This is another sign of the tough times the auto industry is facing," said Mark Fukunaga, Servco Pacific chairman and chief executive officer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Chrysler may pull Maui dealership May 16, 2009
Kitagawa Motors will remain in business should Chrysler prevail in court because it also operates Island Honda and Island Subaru from its location at 110 S. Hana Highway. It also has three used-car lots. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Stars of the showroom May 16, 2009
Many of the cars that fared well this April have simply continued their positive sales from March: Jeep's $21,460 Wrangler, Nissan's $29,930 350Z, Volvo's $23,800 C30 and Subaru's $19,995 Forester among them ... 6 percent and Subaru declined just 6. (MSNBC -- Business)
GM dealerships to learn fate May 15, 2009
Ryan Troncalli, general manager of Troncalli Chrysler Dodge Jeep Subaru in Cumming, and a third generation auto dealer in the area, said he had no doubts his business would make the cut. We feel good about our product and dealership, he said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Chrysler targets 18 dealerships to lose affiliation, including Chilson in Eau Claire May 15, 2009
That dealership will continue selling Subaru and Suzuki vehicles. Along with the Milwaukee and Madison dealers, others affected in Wisconsin are in Eau Claire, Lomira, St. Croix Falls, Frederic, Oshkosh, New London, Ellsworth, St. Nazianz, Kaukauna and Plymouth. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Chrysler plan calls for closing only Maui dealership May 15, 2009
would still remain in business because it also sells Honda and Subaru cars. Kitagawa Motors also runs used car lots. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Britt Chrysler on hit list Britt Chrysler Jeep on list of Virginia dealers to lose Chrysler contract May 15, 2009
Dulles Jeep Kia Subaru, Leesburg ... Manassas Dodge Subaru, Manassas. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
7 small cars compared May 15, 2009
Mazda3 Maxx in front of (from left to right): Hyundai i30 SLX, Toyota Corolla Ascent, Ford Focus LX, Volkswagen Golf 90TSI, (background, from left to right) Subaru Impreza R, Mitsubishi Lancer VR. Photo by Mark Bean, location courtesy of Barangaroo Delivery Authority. It wouldn't be hyperbole to describe this as the biggest comparison test of the year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Bizarre bird gets private beach in Indonesia May 15, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009. (05-15) 00:26 PDT JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Chrysler Dealers Grope for Answers After Shutdown News Is Delivered by UPS May 15, 2009
He also owns a dealership for s Subaru, which he will keep open, he said ... I just want to try to save my Subaru franchise. (Bloomberg)
Trump says Miss California USA can retain crown May 14, 2009
Miss California USA can keep crown, Trump decides. Article:Miss California USA can keep crown, Trump decides:/n/a/2009/05/12/entertainment/e062130D68. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Little luxuries - French macaroons May 14, 2009
FromStevens Creek Subaru. 2006 Escape Hybrid. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Indian trucks coming to Martinez May 13, 2009
The Jones Group sells Honda, Volkswagen, Mazda, Audi, Volvo and Subaru brands. Mr. Jones said he has not determined a sales price. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Auto industry troubles affect Acton May 9, 2009
Fred Santilli, vice president of Village Saab of Acton and Village Subaru Inc., said dealers are also struggling with a lack of information about the future of the auto industry ... There s no controls and no answers, said Fred Santilli, vice president of Village Saab of Acton and Village Subaru, Inc. Everybody who sees me asks what s going on and what s going to happen ... Subaru, a Japanese company, posted better sales numbers, falling less than 7 percent in April. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Long-term test: Subaru Impreza WRX May 9, 2009
It's the time of year when we bid a fond farewell to an absolutely awesome long-term companion in this case, our black Subaru WRX. ... With Subaru setting its sights for this latest Impreza incarnation at a more mass market level, and aiming for broader appeal, they seem to have overlooked the fact that a big, useable boot is very much a real world necessity ... This being the long-term wrap-up, I'm almost forced the bring the Subaru's flaws to the fore, and I think I've almost covered all the... (iAfrica.com)
PCOTY: The Top Three May 8, 2009
Third: Subaru Impreza WRX STi ... But this one doesnt if the Subaru Impreza STi was priced in line with overseas tags, it would have been our Performance Car of the Year ... There is absolutely no reason why Subaru South Africa should have not priced its Impreza flagship just as they have in Britain, rather than plain and simple ripping off the SA power freak for the privilege of owning this piece of automotive brilliance. (iAfrica.com)
Stress Tests Hit Big Banks May 8, 2009
Banks''stress test' lift cloud of uncertainty. Article:Banks''stress test' lift cloud of uncertainty:/n/a/2009/05/04/financial/f153406D75. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
PCOTY: The Big Five May 7, 2009
After a good nights rest and waking up to sunny skies, we snatched the keys of the Audi S5, BMW M3, Chev Ute SS, Opel Corsa OPC and Subaru Impreza STI and heeded the calling of the open road. The plan was to crawl through Joburgs sluggish traffic and then head to some quiet and twisty roads outside the city. (iAfrica.com)
Showroom to ballroom May 2, 2009
Mark Thomas Motors of Albany has donated its Subaru showroom to the students for tonight s prom, a gift that organizers said helped keep ticket prices down and allowed them to spend more on food and decorations. The car dealership is moving its cars out of the showroom for the occasion and has even agreed to allow prom photos with their Viper at the Dodge showroom next door, said Tammy Robbins, a receptionist at Jefferson High and a prom committee adviser. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Canadian auto sales fall 17.8 per cent May 2, 2009
The news wasn't all glum, as Kia, Mercedes-Benz and Subaru boasted record sales ... And Japan-based Subaru said it sold 2,050 of its all-wheel-drive cars and crossovers, up 4. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Subaru of America, Inc. Announces April Sales Results May 2, 2009
(PRNewsFoto/Subaru of America) CHERRY HILL, NJ UNITED STATES. - Subaru Forester and Legacy Sales Continue to Break Records ... CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that sales for the month of April were down 7-percent with 15,649 units sold in April 2009 versus 16,771 units sold in April 2008. (PR Newswire)
Riding shotgun May 1, 2009
Anderson owns Placer Motors, which had the Olds line and today sells Pontiacs in addition to Subarus at the dealership on Euclid Avenue. While Subaru makes up the bulk of the business, Anderson said he's disappointed to lose his business's other brand ... While domestic manufacturers struggle, Anderson said Subaru is holding its own. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
AutoCanada Income Fund - Receives notice of temporary suspension of wholesale financing May 1, 2009
Through its owned and managed dealerships, it currently sells Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep(R), Infiniti, Nissan, Hyundai, Subaru, Volkswagen and Mitsubishi branded vehicles. In 2008, its owned and managed dealerships sold approximately 23,700 vehicles, processed approximately 277,300 service and collision repair orders in 284 service bays, and generated revenue of approximately $827 million. (Canada Newswire)
Three key models Apr 30, 2009
The Forester grew and changed for the 2009 model year, though the standard all-wheel-drive system remains as AWD does in all Subaru models ... The new Forester is one of Subaru Canada's core vehicles ... Subaru has put a lot of attention into details that might get overlooked. (Globe and Mail)
Subaru flexes muscles Apr 30, 2009
com Pint-sized Subaru flexing its muscles ... Subaru's sweet legacy ... Pint-sized Subaru flexing its muscles. (Globe and Mail)
Calgary trio make trip to BBORR Apr 30, 2009
Thornton drove his 2007 Subaru STI all the way from Calgary to Fort Stockton, just to drive in the time trial competition Saturday from Fort Stockton to Sanderson and return. "There was snow until southern Colorado," Thornton said. (Fort Stockton Pioneer, TX)
State new-car sales fall 43 percent Apr 29, 2009
Shipman, who also operates Toyota, Subaru and Mazda dealerships in Santa Cruz, noted that new-vehicle buying has shrunk despite deals that have never been better. The loss of sales-tax revenue from car dealers, he added, is really hurting our communities. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Kia Soul becomes a hot seller Apr 28, 2009
Kia, Hyundai and Subaru were the only major automakers to eke out U.S sales gains in the first quarter vs. the same period last year. In Kia's case, it was 2. (USA Today -- Autos)
Chronicle / CNET Reviews Apr 28, 2009
Chronicle CNET Reviews. This year's Blu-ray players finally get their acts together. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Obama cools the stem-cell debate Apr 28, 2009
Monday, April 27, 2009. While juggling a collapsing economy and major initiatives during his first months in office, President Obama tackled - and cooled - a contentious issue that has simmered for almost 10 years: embryonic stem cell research. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
RESULTS/STANDINGS Apr 28, 2009
63; 16, Nathan Picklesimer, 2004 Subaru Impreza, 58 ... 973; 19, Jack Van Wettering, 2009 Subaru WRX, 59. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
