Subaru

Subaru means “unite,” a name that reflects the six stars on its logo, symbolizing the six companies that came together under the Fuji Heavy Industries (FHI) group. The largest star represents Fuji Heavy Industries itself. The company began in 1917 in Japan as an aircraft research laboratory and soon transitioned to building airplanes.

After World War II, Subaru developed a scooter called the Fuji Rabbit, made from leftover aircraft parts. Over time, the organization branched i...