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Toyota Takes Pole Position Among Automobiles, While Luxury Leaders Lexus and Tesla Are in Hot Pursuit, ACSI Data Show

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

“The supply chain kinks that slowed production during the pandemic are starting to wane, and more cars are back in stock.

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  • “The supply chain kinks that slowed production during the pandemic are starting to wane, and more cars are back in stock.
  • Nearly every aspect of the driver experience — including driving performance, safety, dependability, gas mileage, and warranties — is better.
  • “Early EV adopters find these vehicles perform well relative to their expectations, yet ACSI data show they are only superior in technology and warranties.
  • No advertising or other promotional use can be made of the data and information in this release without the express prior written consent of ACSI LLC.

Haig Partners Served as the Exclusive Sell-Side Advisor to Rohrman Automotive Group on the Sale of Two Subaru Dealerships in Indiana, Including the Home Market of Subaru of America’s U.S. Factory

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Haig Partners LLC served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Bob Rohrman Subaru of Lafayette, and Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Zeigler Automotive Group, based out of Michigan.

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  • Haig Partners LLC served as the exclusive sell-side advisor on the sale of Bob Rohrman Subaru of Lafayette, and Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Zeigler Automotive Group, based out of Michigan.
  • Rohrman Automotive Group is ranked #58 on the 2023 Automotive News list of Top 150 Dealership Groups.
  • I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Ryan and the entire team at Rohrman Auto Group on this successful sale.
  • The team at Haig Partners has represented 26 of the Top 150 Dealership Groups, as published by Automotive News, more than any other firm.

Zeigler Auto Group Purchases Both of Rohrman Automotive Group's Subaru Stores in Indiana, Representing Dealership Locations 40 and 41

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeigler Auto Group has purchased both of Rohrman Automotive Group's Subaru dealerships–formerly known as Bob Rohrman Subaru and Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne–the two Indiana stores have been renamed Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette and Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne, respectively. The deal which officially closed today, Monday, August 14, 2023, represented acquisitions number 40 and 41, as well as Subaru dealer three and four for Zeigler Auto Group.

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  • Zeigler Automotive Group today announced the acquisition of two Subaru dealerships in Indiana, now Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne and Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette, as part of its newest additions from Rohrman Automotive Group.
  • LAFAYETTE, Ind., Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zeigler Auto Group has purchased both of Rohrman Automotive Group's Subaru dealerships–formerly known as Bob Rohrman Subaru and Bob Rohrman Subaru of Fort Wayne–the two Indiana stores have been renamed Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette and Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne, respectively.
  • The deal which officially closed today, Monday, August 14, 2023, represented acquisitions number 40 and 41, as well as Subaru dealer three and four for Zeigler Auto Group.
  • Zeigler Subaru of Lafayette and Zeigler Subaru of Fort Wayne will round out Zeigler's Subaru portfolio totaling four retailers, joining Zeigler Subaru of Merrillville , also located in Indiana; and Zeigler Subaru of Kenosha in Wisconsin.

SUBARU ANNOUNCES PRICING ON 2024 FORESTER

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Thursday, August 10, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2024 Forester, one of the automaker's most popular SUVs thanks to its safety, capability, versatility and value.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today announced pricing on the 2024 Forester, one of the automaker's most popular SUVs thanks to its safety, capability, versatility and value.
  • The 2024 Forester delivers the optimal blend of SUV capability and car-like ride and handling with standard Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive, Active Torque Vectoring and Vehicle Dynamics Control.
  • All 2024 Forester models are powered by a 2.5-liter SUBARU BOXER® engine paired to a Lineartronic® CVT (Continuously Variable Transmission).
  • The 2024 Subaru Forester continues the automaker's long-running practice of offering top safety and value across the model line.

'A Beautiful Silence' - Actor DeMark Thompson and Emmy-Nominated Keivonn Woodard Join Forces in Touching New Subaru Ad

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Monday, August 7, 2023

The spot features DeMark alongside the 10-year-old Emmy-nominated actor Keivonn Woodard who is deaf.

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  • The spot features DeMark alongside the 10-year-old Emmy-nominated actor Keivonn Woodard who is deaf.
  • The Inspiration – A Personal Connection:
    "I'm so happy to be a part of this project," said DeMark Thompson.
  • "Keivonn Woodard is a gifted actor and is the youngest ever to be nominated for an Emmy in his category.
  • The new Subaru ad, featuring the all-new 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness , celebrates the automaker's devotion to adventure and environmental stewardship .

National Park Foundation and Subaru offer chance for adventure through 'Explore More' Sweepstakes

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Monday, August 7, 2023

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) have partnered to give away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore America's national parks in a brand new all electric SUV. Today marks the launch of the 2023 'Explore More' sweepstakes. The 2-in-1 grand prize includes a Subaru Solterra EV plus a $5,000 national park vacation of your choice!

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  • Enter Now for a Chance to Win a Subaru Solterra EV, a National Park Vacation, and Other Prizes
    WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Park Foundation (NPF) and Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) have partnered to give away a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore America's national parks in a brand new all electric SUV.
  • The 2-in-1 grand prize includes a Subaru Solterra EV plus a $5,000 national park vacation of your choice!
  • Subaru is the National Park Foundation's largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.
  • In addition to being the largest corporate partner of the National Park Foundation, Subaru of America has provided over $70 million to organizations working to conserve national parks.

The Presidio Group Advises Group 1 Automotive on the Sale of Nissan of Mobile

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) on the sale of Nissan of Mobile in Mobile, Ala., to Tameron Gulf Coast, a dealership group in Daphne, Ala.

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  • The Presidio Group LLC (“Presidio”), an independent merchant banking firm focused on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, and investments in the automotive retail and consumer mobility sectors, exclusively advised Group 1 Automotive Inc. (NYSE: GPI) on the sale of Nissan of Mobile in Mobile, Ala., to Tameron Gulf Coast, a dealership group in Daphne, Ala.
    For Tameron Gulf Coast, the acquisition of Nissan of Mobile gives it a sixth dealership along the popular and growing Gulf Coast.
  • Tameron already owned a Subaru store in Mobile; Honda, Buick-GMC and Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram-Fiat dealerships in Daphne; and a Kia store in nearby D’Iberville, Miss.
  • “It has been an honor to help Group 1 Automotive execute this important transaction,” said Alex Watterson, managing director of The Presidio Group.
  • “We are so pleased to help Group 1 and Tameron Gulf Coast execute this important deal.”
    The Presidio Group provided exclusive M&A advisory services to Group 1 Automotive through its wholly owned investment bank, Presidio Merchant Partners LLC.

Subaru Motorsports USA Unveils All-New WRX Rally Car and Announces Driver Travis Pastrana's Return to the ARA Series for the 2024 Season

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru Motorsports USA today reveals the all-new WRX rally car for competition in the Open 4WD class of the American Rally Association (ARA) Championship.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru Motorsports USA today reveals the all-new WRX rally car for competition in the Open 4WD class of the American Rally Association (ARA) Championship.
  • The #180 team of driver Brandon Semenuk and co-driver Keaton Williams will pilot the car in its racing debut at Ojibwe Forests Rally on August 24-25.
  • It was also announced today that extreme sport legend Travis Pastrana will join in a second car in the 2024 ARA season.
  • Fans should look forward to this awesome new WRX rally car leading the way as Subaru Motorsports USA and Vermont SportsCar enter this new era.

SUBARU SUPPORTS NEARLY HALF A MILLION STUDENTS IN HIGH-NEEDS SCHOOLS THROUGH SUBARU LOVES LEARNING INITIATIVE

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J., Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that for the third year in a row, the automaker and its retailers will provide funding to teachers across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed. Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education, and by continuing its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org, as part of the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative, students will have the supplies and learning materials they need to excel in the classroom.

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  • Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education, and by continuing its partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org , as part of the Subaru Loves Learning ® initiative, students will have the supplies and learning materials they need to excel in the classroom.
  • As the largest corporate partner of AdoptAClassroom.org, Subaru and its retailers have supported more than 470,000 students nationwide through the Subaru Loves Learning initiative since 2021.
  • The automaker and nonprofit were recently awarded the 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education initiative for their commitment to supporting education, on behalf of the impact of the 2022 Subaru Loves Learning initiative.
  • For information about Subaru Loves Learning and to find out more about the partners that Subaru supports, visit subaru.com/learning , and follow #SubaruLovesLearning on social media.

NEW SUBARU CREATIVE CELEBRATES ACCESS TO THE OUTDOORS FOR ALL

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Monday, July 31, 2023

CAMDEN, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled a new creative spot focused on the automaker's efforts to expand access to the outdoors for all. Featuring the all-new 2023 Subaru Forester Wilderness, the advertisement stars Keivonn Woodard, the Emmy-nominated, 10-year-old Deaf actor and showcases the automaker's long-standing partnership with the National Park Foundation.

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  • CAMDEN, N.J., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Subaru of America, Inc. today unveiled a new creative spot focused on the automaker's efforts to expand access to the outdoors for all.
  • Through the National Park Foundation's Outdoor Exploration initiative and ParkVentures program, Subaru is helping more people create life-long relationships with the outdoors.
  • Subaru provided the vehicles, gear, and experiences for an enhanced retreat in Acadia National Park to help create safe, welcoming spaces and cultivate lasting relationships with the outdoors.
  • The new Subaru Forester Wilderness spot, created in collaboration with agency partner Carmichael Lynch, celebrates the automaker's devotion to adventure and environmental stewardship.