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TSD Extends Partnership with Subaru
The multi-year contract extending the partnership between TSD Mobility Solutions and Subaru of America, Inc. goes into effect this month.

From the initial launch of the loaner program to the growth of mobile features during the pandemic, both companies share a mutual goal of innovation.
Source: Subaru U.S.
TSD Mobility Solutions and Subaru of America, Inc. announced in a statement, the signing of a multi-year contract extension to provide Subaru and its retailers fleet technology systems and solutions, a service they have provided over the past eight years. Retailers participating in the Subaru Service Loaner Program (SSLP) and/or the “Just Drive Rental” Program improved operational efficiency and increased customer satisfaction by using TSD’s platform, according to the statement.
“We’re proud of our partnership with such an amazing brand like Subaru,” said Shawn Concannon, president of TSD, in the statement. “We look forward to supporting Subaru as they expand their mobility and electric offerings in the very near future.”
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