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On April 19, Subaru announced a collaboration with AMD to design circuits for a system-on-chip (SoC) that integrates stereo camera recognition processing with AI inference, enabling the generation of optimal decisions. Through this collaboration, Subaru aims to further enhance its safety performance toward the goal of “zero fatal road accidents in 2030.”

Subaru has partnered with AMD to design circuits for an optimized SoC based on the recently launched AMD Versal AI Edge Series Gen 2 adaptive SoC, with the goal of achieving cutting-edge AI inference performance and ultra-low latency processing at a low cost. With this optimized SoC, Subaru will further enhance the recognition processing capabilities of stereo cameras, and aims to incorporate this new technology into its next-generation EyeSight system in the second half of the 2020s.

Subaru press release

On April 4, Subaru of America announced pricing on the all-new 2025 Subaru Forester SUV arriving at U.S. Subaru retailers later this spring. 

The completely redesigned sixth-generation Forester SUV features new exterior styling, a quieter and updated interior, improved ride and handling, and enhanced safety.

Starting at USD 29,695, the 2025 Subaru Forester is available in Base, Premium, Sport, Limited, and Touring trim levels, while the rugged 2024 Forester Wilderness model continues in production alongside the all-new 2025 Forester, with an unchanged starting price of USD 34,920.

The 2025 Forester is assembled at Subaru’s Gunma, Japan, facility, based on the Subaru Global Platform which has been strengthened to deliver 10% stiffer torsional rigidity compared to the outgoing model.

All 2025 Forester models are powered by a revised 2.5-liter Subaru BOXER engine that produces 180 hp and 178 lb-ft of torque paired to a Lineartronic Continuously Variable Transmission.

All models are equipped with Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive and the latest generation of Subaru EyeSight Driver Assist Technology, which features a wider field of view, updated control software, and the addition of an electric brake booster, with available safety features including Reverse Automatic Braking, Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Change Assist and Rear Cross Traffic Alert. 

Automatic Emergency Steering is equipped on all models with Blind-Spot Detection with Lane Keep Assist and Rear Cross-Traffic Alert.

(Subaru press release on April 4, 2024)

Reported on March 20, 2024, Subaru Indonesia said marketing electric cars in Indonesia is not yet on its list of plans until 2026.
According to General Manager Marketing and Public Relations of Subaru Indonesia, while other car brands have launched their EV models locally, Subaru believed its current lineup is sufficient to meet the needs of the Indonesian car market. 

Other factors are that sales of electric cars in Indonesia are still considered sluggish and that Subaru still wanted to focus on introducing vehicles that use Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive technology to the Indonesian market.

While the Indonesian government continued to encourage car manufacturers to build EV plants locally, Subaru said it must carefully study market developments and the level of demand first.

(From an article of Republika on March 20, 2024)