Subaru Might Sell Rebadged Toyotas

[田中秀樹]

Subaru might rebadge Yaris and Aygo:

According to Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun, Fuji, the parent of Subaru, may sell versions of the Toyota Yaris, which is built in France, and the Toyota Aygo, which is built in the Czech Republic. Driving the deal are rapidly escalating fuel prices, which are encouraging Europeans to buy smaller cars.

Suzuki and Nissan last month announced a similar vehicle-sharing arrangement in Europe.

The newspaper said Toyota expects to begin supplying Subaru-badged cars in 2008.

Toyota and Fuji last year agreed to form closer links after Toyota bought most of General Motors' share in Fuji, becoming its largest minority shareholder. Earlier this year, the partners inked a deal under which Toyota Camry sedans will be assembled at the Subaru plant in Lafayette, Indiana, beginning next spring.

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