Subaru vehicles are made by Subaru Corporation, a Japanese conglomerate formerly known as Fuji Heavy Industries until 2017. The company was founded in 1953 and has its roots in aircraft manufacturing before shifting focus to automobiles
. Subaru manufactures its vehicles primarily in Japan, where about 75% of production occurs across four factories, including the Oizumi factory which produces Subaru's signature boxer engines and transmissions
. Additionally, Subaru operates a manufacturing plant in Lafayette, Indiana, USA, which produces models such as the Subaru Outback and other SUVs to meet American demand. This Indiana plant also assembles engines, except transmissions which are made in Japan
. In summary, Subaru cars are made by Subaru Corporation, with production facilities mainly in Japan and a significant manufacturing presence in the United States to serve the North American market
