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From the post-World War II wreckage of Nakajima Aircraft Company arose a company that made motor scooters from left over airplane parts. Fuji Sangyo Company was eventually formed into twelve different operations. Six of these separate entities came together to form Fuji Heavy Industries in 1950, with the express intent of entering the automobile manufacturing industry.

The name selected for the automobile brand was Subaru, the Japanese word for the six-star cluster in the heavens, The Pleiaides. The name is representative of the six companies that came together to form FHI.

From inauspicious beginnings, the Subaru brand of autos, light trucks and sports utility vehicles has come to represent a quirky, competent choice of intelligent, free-thinking people who appreciate quality and performance in their vehicular choices.

Subaru is not positioned in the "basic transportation" mainstream of the auto industry. Rather, they have set themselves apart by targeting discerning, educated, younger people with a taste for adventure, who are viewed as smart, solid, but different.

This corporate marketing strategy is evidenced by the fact that Subaru was the first automobile company to offer "boxer" engines in mass produced cars and SUVs. Sure, Porsche and Ferrari offer or have offered boxer engines, but neither of these two manufacturers could be considered as having mass produced offerings.

Additionally, Subaru has incorporated their fine All-Wheel-Drive system into all their models, making them the only manufacturer to offer the traction advantages of all the wheels being driven by their high-reving boxer engines.

Among the most popular Subaru models have been the Legacy (1989), Impreza (1993), Outback SUV (1995) and the Forester SUV (1997). The Outback achieved prominence in Western markets when their advertising campaign featured Paul "Crocodile Dundee" Hogan as their spokesperson. The highlights of the ads were the versatility, power and rugged performance of this small SUV: Car-like comfort and features with off-road capability.

Subaru Technica International is to Subaru what AMG is to Mercedes Benz or Motorsports Division is to BMW. Turbo-charging began to be offered on Impreza models with the appellation "WRX" to denote their World Rally Cup heritage. They upgraded performance even further with the addition of STi to designate a small sedan with a high output engine and sports suspension that was rally-capable right off the showroom floor.

As competitors in the World Rally Championship, Subaru took the manufacturer's title three years in a row, 1995-7. Many endurance records and podium finishes have been recorded by Subaru drivers in all parts of the world.

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Subaru Celebrates Three Years of Zero Landfill

Subaru has more than just one reason to celebrate a milestone in the auto industry. First, 2007 marks its three-year anniversary of zero landfill status at its manufacturing plant, Subaru of Indiana Automotive. Second milestone to celebrate is the sale of its 100,000th PZEV or Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle.

Both milestones reflect the long-standing commitment of the Japanese automaker in safeguarding the environment. This fact is avidly enjoyed by Subaru’s clientele. "We are pleased to mark these milestones," said Tomohiko Ikeda, the chairman, president and CEO, Subaru of America Inc. "At Subaru, we are committed to not only maintain an effective environmental management system, but also to integrate sound environmental practices throughout our business."

In the Indiana Subaru plant, nothing is sent to a landfill. Why? Anything that is not recycled would result in more garbage sent to landfills than the whole Subaru manufacturing operations. The Subaru plant was the first auto plant in the United States to achieve the zero landfill status, with all its waste being either recycled, reused or converted to electricity for the city of Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Subaru plant is also a designated backyard wildlife habitat. Deer, coyotes, beavers, geese, rabbits, blue herons, squirrels, ducks, meadowlarks and other animals live there in serene coexistence with the Subaru plant. In 2006, Subaru was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Gold Achievement Award as a top achiever in the agency's WasteWise program to eliminate waste and boost recycling initiatives.

Subaru also manufactures PZEV certified Legacy, Outback and Forester models, available for sale anywhere in the U.S. The PZEV certified, normally aspirated, Subaru Legacy, Outback and Forester models are SmartWay certified by the EPA. To date, Subaru has sold 100,000 Subaru PZEVs, which have ninety percent cleaner emissions than the average new vehicle.

Currently, PZEVs are the cleanest gasoline vehicles available. Additionally, they conform to emissions standards that are sometimes even cleaner than some hybrid or alternative fuel product lines. These vehicles have such taut pollution controls, with the burning of fuel so complete, that in very misty urban areas, exhaust out of the tailpipe can actually be cleaner than the air outside.

The Subaru Outlook, equipped with a 3.0 L H6, was launched at the 2004 Chicago Auto Show. The model carries similar model codes as the Legacy Wagon, BP9 for the 2.5 liter, and BPE for the 3.0 liter model. In Japan, the vehicle is officially called the Legacy Outback. The Outback received styling revisions for the 2008 model year. Saturn auto parts are modified to boost the vehicle’s appeal. It features notably enlarged, chrome-ringed grill and other cutting-edge parts.

The Subaru Forester is a compact crossover SUV released in the United States in 1998, based on the chassis of the Subaru Impreza. This year the Forester line was expanded to five models: the 2.5 X, 2.5 X L.L. Bean edition, Sports 2.5 X, 2.5 XT Limited, and the Sports 2.5 XT.

The Subaru Legacy, on the other hand, is a mid-size car launched as a larger, upscale sibling to the Leone or Loyale. In 1990, the vehicle was launched in the USA with a newly developed boxer engine layout called the EJ series.

According to the EPA, Subaru’s PZEVs are among the cleanest and most fuel-efficient vehicles available in the United States based on greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and overall fuel economy. Subaru PZEVs flaunt tight pollution controls and the burning of fuel is so absolute that in very smoggy urban areas, exhaust out of the tailpipe can actually be cleaner than the air outside. Subaru PZEVs are also U.S. EPA Certified SmartWay Vehicles. Also, Subaru PZEVs meet California's exhaust emission standard.

About the Author

Anthony Fontanelle is a 35-year-old automotive.buff who grew up in the Windy City. He does freelance work for an automotive magazine when he is not busy customizing cars in his shop.

1997 subaru legacy outback ignition key won't turn when inserted to turn on? Moved steerng wheel left to right?

and it does't seem to do it. Could I have something damaged which will require repair?

umm just watch ur not pushing the key inwards. on my subaru if i press it inwards it wont turn too

Subaru posts 16% sales gain in June
Led by the Outback, Subaru continues to make impressive sales gains over this time last year.

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