Which country is the Subaru automobile brand from?
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Subaru is an automobile brand from Japan, under Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd. (FHI), a company established in 1953 specializing in automobile manufacturing. Main Subaru models include: Forester, Outback, Subaru XV, Legacy, Forester Hybrid, Subaru XV Hybrid, Subaru BRZ, Impreza WRX, and Tribeca. Key milestones in Subaru's development are as follows: In 1917, Chikuhei Nakajima founded the "Aircraft Research Laboratory" in Ota City, Gunma Prefecture, Japan, specializing in the design and development of various aircraft. In 1931, it was renamed "Nakajima Aircraft Co., Ltd." In 1945, it was renamed again as "Fuji Industries Co., Ltd.," focusing on the production of various engines and machinery. In 1949, it developed Japan's first monocoque bus. In 1953, Subaru was established. In 1958, Subaru launched its first mass-produced model, the Subaru 360, in the Japanese market. In February 1961, the Subaru Sambar made its debut. In 1966, the SUBARU 1000 made a stunning appearance in the market. In July 1970, a new engine was developed. In February 1984, the Subaru Justy was introduced to the market. In 1995, Subaru won both the WRC Manufacturer's and Driver's World Championships. On November 11, 2021, Subaru Corporation of Japan released its first all-electric SUV, the Solterra.
