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Subaru Corporation is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer best known for producing all-wheel drive vehicles like the Outback and Forester, initially founded as Fuji Heavy Industries in 1953.
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What was Subaru Corporation originally called?
The company was originally founded in 1953 as Fuji Heavy Industries, a major Japanese conglomerate. It officially changed its corporate name to Subaru Corporation in 2017 to unify its brand identity with its highly successful automotive division.
Why are Subaru vehicles known for their Boxer engines?
Subaru mounts its engines horizontally opposite each other in a 'boxer' configuration, which lowers the vehicle's center of gravity. This design choice improves driving stability and reduces body roll, and has been a staple of the brand since the Subaru 1000 in 1966.
Does Subaru manufacture airplanes?
Before focusing on cars, Fuji Heavy Industries had deep roots in aerospace manufacturing and still operates an Aerospace Company division today. They manufacture components for commercial airplanes and helicopters, including work on the Boeing 787.
What does the Subaru logo represent?
The Subaru logo features an oval containing six four-pointed stars, which represent the Pleiades star cluster. In Japanese, the word 'Subaru' translates directly to 'Pleiades,' and the stars also symbolize the six companies that merged to form Fuji Heavy Industries.
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