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Subaru Southeast Region Reports February Sales

1 March 1999

Subaru Southeast Region Reports February Sales

    AUSTELL, Ga., March 1 -- Subaru Southeast Region announced
its February sales figures. The Southeast Region posted a sales total of 1,330
units for the month, up 19 percent over the same period last year. Year-to-
date totals are up over 14 percent versus 1998 year-to-date totals.
    Nationally, Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced its February
sales figures. Subaru recorded a sales total of 11,095 units for the month, up
12 percent over the same period last year. Year-to-date totals of 20,926 units
are up 11 percent over 1998 year-to-date totals.  February 1999 marks the best
February total sales month since 1989.
    Subaru of America, Inc./Southeast Region, located in Austell, Ga.,
operates as a regional sales office and parts distribution center for Subaru
of America, Inc.  The regional sales office services 119 retail dealerships
throughout Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
    CONTACT:  John Ross of Subaru, 609-488-8744.