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SUBARU has rebuked the idea that with ever more stringent emission regulations STI could be axed in the near future. Speaking exclusively to Car Dealer, the firm’s marketing director Kenyon Neads was adamant that the WRX STI performance brand will not follow the Honda Civic Type-R in being axed in the UK, due to falling [...]

A CAR dealer receptionist during the week, Sara Williams has a secret second life – on the UK’s rally stages! The 21-year-old might work in a car dealership during the day, but wrestling a Group-N spec Subaru Impreza on challenging rally stages is where her hobby lies. The youngster has already impressed the UK rally [...]

DECEMBER might have seen new car registrations fall but Subaru’s website experienced a record number of hits. The number of visitors to the site increased by 57 per cent compared to the same period in 2009, when visitor numbers hit a previous record high. On December 20 – one of the worst days of the [...]

SUBARU UK has named its best performing sales specialist in the UK after a ‘country-wide X-Factor-style shoot-out’. The UK arm of the Japanese manufacturer has named Craige Dyer, a sales specialist at Vale Motors, Wincanton, as their national test drive champion. 2010 was the inaugural national test drive champion competition which featured franchise dealers and [...]

SUBARU has surprised performance car fans by bringing back a saloon version of the Impreza WRX STI. The new four-door performance car is on sale this month – and is faster than ever. With 300bhp from the 2.5-litre boxer turbo, it is capable of 0-62mph in 5.2 seconds, and a top speed of 158mph. Prices [...]

SUBARU’S expansion in the UK is continuing with the appointment of a new dealer in Scotland. Long-established dealer Lawrence of Kemnay, based in Inverurie, will now share its Ford showroom space with the Japanese marque’s cars. The dealership boasts state-of-the-art facilities that include a purpose-built eight-car showroom, 10 service bays and an insurance-approved body shop. [...]

SUBARU Cosworth Impreza fans had better check out this week’s podcast for gen on Subaru’s 400bhp monster! It’s been given the once-over in a week that has also seen the debut of an all new supercar from down under, and the surprise announcement of bargain Nissan Juke list prices. We can even bring you a [...]

Subaru has taken the covers off the £49,995, 400bhp Cosworth Impreza that hits 60mph in 3.7 seconds! Cosworth has tuned up the 5-door hatchback to make it as fast as a Porsche 911 Turbo, but it may still be a rarity for Subaru car dealers. Just 75 of the Cosworth Imprezas will be offered to [...]

SUBARU has opened a new dealership in Somerset with the appointment of Central Motors Chard. Aircraft fans may already be familiar with the town, though – it’s where UK inventor John Stringfellow achieved the world’ first powered flight! 14 staff will run the 2 multi-car showrooms, well supported by 5 service bays. Sales Manager, Chris [...]

TUNING legend Cosworth has created a monster – a Subaru Impreza that’s as quick as a Lamborghini! The firm’s engineers have been to work on the Japanese hatchback and turned the performance dial up to 11. With an incredible 395bhp under the bonnet (or 400PS, hence the name), the Cosworth Impreza will hit 60mph in [...]

SUBARU has given car dealers a real early-year fillip with the announcement it is pairing up with Cosworth! The firm is going to launch a special Subaru Impreza Cosworth, based on the STI variant. What’s more, it has also been confirmed this will actually go on sale in March! Just in time for the start [...]

SUBARU UK dealers have been joined by a new recruit with the appointment of Mill Hill Garage in Cambridge shire. The March car dealer started trading Subarus this week. Boss Roger Lord says the two are the perfect combination. ‘March is surrounded by a very demanding rural landscape and models such as the All-Wheel-Drive Forester, [...]

CHINESE Great Wall cars will be sold by IM Group car dealers, confirming Car Dealer reports on Monday. The Subaru, Isuzu and Daihatsu car dealer importer will import the Chinese models from next year. However, UK car dealers will not get the cars until 2011. First, IM Group will import cars to Estonia, Latvia and [...]

CLASSIC FM listener Chris Flynn was the lucky winner of a Subaru Legacy in a competition 11 years ago. More than a decade on, it’s time to change – and this time he’s paid for his new car. What’s more, it’s a Subaru car dealer that’s finally got him to open his wallet! Derek Slack [...]

SUBARU MD Paul Tunnicliffe wants the all-new Legacy to form the heartland of the Subaru range. The new car is being launched to Subaru dealers now, to lead the firm’s recovery. ‘I knew the first six months of 2009 would be extremely tough, said Tunnicliffe’. The firm has been hit by both the tough market, [...]

HALLOWEEN is the theme at Peterborough car dealer Condors Garage tonight, in an exclusive party. The Subaru and Daihatsu car dealer is marking the opening of its new purpose-built Isuzu showroom with the special bash. Peterborough car buyers will be treated to scarily-cued food, entertainment, drinks and, interestingly, test drives Will these be taking on [...]

SUBARU is letting development partner Toyota do all the talking with the five-seat boxer-engined coupe. Its time will come. Right now, though, it’s another glance at the firm’s future – with the Hybrid Tourer Concept. This, finally, is a modern Subaru that’s characteristic and stand-out in its own right. What’s more, it’s pretty eco-friendly, too. [...]

FORESTERS will be sold in the New Forest now – thanks to the expansion of car dealer Bransgore Garage. Part of the Meadens Motor Group, the Dorset firm says taking on the Subaru franchise is a real coup. ‘The products are perfectly suited for the area in which we operate,’ said group sales director John [...]

SUBARU is once again represented in Guernsey as the successful Le Mont Saint Garage takes on the franchise. Owner David Beausire says he was convinced by Subaru’s commitment to quality and reliability. He has invested in a four-car showroom, with two dedicated sales staff and a two-bay workshop. Team members include Beausire’s wife and two [...]

SUBARU car dealer Showell’s Garages has done the honours for Subaru UK – and awarded a prize bike to a quiz winner. Andy Templeton received the £500 mountain bike, after entering a quiz at The Lichfield Festival. Anyone who went along was eligible to enter… in a savvy piece of marketing by Subaru UK, they [...]