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.



Both the naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions of Subaru's 0.66-liter three-cylinder engine feature a new start and stop system that helps reduce fuel consumption as well as CO2 emissions.

A re-tuned suspension for 2WD models (the Stella is also offered with AWD), along with minor changes to the exterior and interior trim, the availability of LED tail lamps, and the updated instrument panel, complete the changes for the 2013 model.

 

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2012 LA Auto Show in a Mega Gallery with More than 400 Photos

The press days of the 2012 edition of the LA Auto Show during which carmakers presented their newest automotive goods are done and gone, but the show has just opened its doors to the public and will remain open until December 9 for those of you who would like to see the cars up, close and in most cases, personal.



Over the past week, we covered all the world and North American premieres, which you can read about in our A to Z guide by clicking on this link and selecting the car(s) you're interested in, so it's time to sit back and share a huge photo gallery of the vehicles you can still see at the show.

There's something for everyone, from the latest crop of mainstream SUVs like the 2013 Toyota RAV4 and 2014 Subaru Forester, to electric production and concept cars such as the Chevrolet Spark EV and BMW i3 Coupe Concept and one of our favorites sports cars, the new Porsche Cayman.

 

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