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Subaru Refines Stella Kei Car for 2013 in Japan
This morning, Subaru issued a release on its updated for the new model year Stella kei-car that goes on sale in Japan on January 5, 2013. Enhancements include the introduction of a new "Smart Assist Collision" system that alerts the driver when a potential collision with another vehicle, a motorcycle or even a pedestrian ahead is detected via visual and audio notifications.
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Volvo Xc90 "delightfully Refreshed" For 2013 Model Year, Prices Start From $39,500*
Another new model year, another string of tweaks for Volvo's XC90 SUV that has entered its tenth year in production with no replacement in sight. For the 2013 model year, Volvo claims that the mid-size SUV has been "delightfully refreshed"...
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Epic Fail: 2011 Volvo S60 "collision Warning With Auto Brake" System Doesn't Work, Car Crashes At Press Event! [with Video]
It's probably a PR's worst nightmare - having something going completely wrong at a press event. And that's exactly what happened to Volvo at the media presentation of the firm's new S60 saloon in Sweden this week. See, the Swedes wanted...
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Subaru Stella Plug-in Electric Vehicle To Begin Test Runs In Japan
Having completed the development of the Plug-in STELLA electric vehicle (EV) prototype model, Subaru has announced that it is ready to test its eco-friendly microcar in real life conditions by providing fifteen units to Japan's Ministry of Environment...
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Nissan Reveals Prototype With Side And Back-up Collision Prevention Systems
Nissan is stepping up its efforts to create safer cars with the All-Around Collision Free prototype that incorporates two new technologies – Side Collision Prevention (SCP) and Back-up Collision Prevention (BCP) that promise to protect the vehicle...
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Subaru To Showcase Stella Plug-in Electric Concept At G8 Summit
Subaru has revealed the first details of its Plug-in Stella Concept model, a prototype electric vehicle (EV) that combines the EV system employed in the R1e with the Japanese market only mini car, Stella. The 3.4 meter long concept is powered by a 40kw...
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