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Toyota’s youth oriented brand, Scion are usually well priced and available in one trim. They’re known for their popularity in tuner circles. The Scion FR-S is certainly the brands most popular and driver friendly car.
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Scion FR-S “10 Series” Gets Grown-up Features
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To celebrate a decade in business Scion introduced new special edition 10 Series models of all of its vehicles today at the New York Auto Show, including a Scion FR-S 10 Series.
2014 Scion tC Gains FR-S Style, Shifting Tech
Scion’s tC is a bit of a bore next to the FR-S, but the brand is aiming to inject a little more excitement into its front-wheel drive three-door car.
2014 Scion tC Set for NY Auto Show Debut
Scion is bringing an updated version of its tC compact coupe to show off at the upcoming 2013 New York Auto Show.
Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger to Cost $26K
Scion FR-S owners in search of more power may have rejoiced when they heard TRD was planning a supercharger for the car, but they’re not going to be so excited once they find out what it costs.
2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race Driver Lineup Announced
The 37th annual Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race will kick off on April 20, 2013 in downtown Long Beach, and the field of racers piloting the 210-hp Scion FR-S have been announced.
Scion FR-S Sedan and Shooting Brake Envisioned by Chief Engineer
With the Toyota FT86 Open Concept unveiled last week, Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada explained that the cabrio was inevitable. However, in a new post by Toyota on a corporate blog, Tada isn’t quite done with his vehicle yet, and is looking forward to more FR-S based machines.
Scion FR-S Hybrid Under Consideration Says Chief Engineer
Just over a year on sale, Toyota is already working on a mid-cycle update for the Scion FR-S, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has confirmed. Having proven to the bean-counters that the car is a sound business case, Toyota is now also exploring a higher performance version that could include forced induction, or even a hybrid…
Toyota FT-86 Open Concept Previews Scion FR-S Convertible
Giving us a preview of the Scion FR-S Convertible, Toyota has officially unveiled its FT-86 Open Concept today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
Toyota FT86 Open Concept Video
If there’s anything that can counteract just how cool the Toyota FT86 Open concept is, it’s the music in this video. Still, it’s well worth a watch.
Scion FR-S Convertible Previewed in Toyota FT86 Open Concept
After initial leaked images, Toyota has now officially revealed what it says is a preview of a possible GT86/Scion FR-S convertible.
Toyota GT 86 Convertible Leaked Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut
Leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota GT 86 Open Concept, a convertible variant of the North American Scion FR-S.
TGIF[R-S]: Toyota Details GT86 Development Speedbumps
This week’s installment of TGIF[R-S] isn’t about me, or my car, but about how the 2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year came to be, thanks to a post I stumbled across on the Toyota UK blog.
Top 10 Cars Favored by Gen Y
How do you get Generation Y interested in cars? To answer that question perhaps the best move is to take a look at what cars they do already like. Thanks to new stats provided by J.D. Power and Associates we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 cars with the highest percentage of buyers aged…
Toyota GT 86 Convertible Spotted in Cape Town
The Toyota GT 86 (a.k.a. Scion FR-S) that’s managing to generate more buzz than an obnoxious night club hype man was just spotted topless in the sun.
Toyota GT86 TRD Announced for UK
Showcasing a great looking package that won’t be sold in North America, Toyota has revealed the GT86 TRD today, the first ever Toyota Racing Development-specific model for the UK.
Scion FR-S Pro/Celebrity Race Car Unveiled at 2013 Chicago Auto Show
For the first time in 27 years, a rear-wheel drive sports car will act as the designated race car for the 37th annual Pro/Celebrity race at the Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach on April 20.
Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards
Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors.
TGIF[R-S]: Things Change in the Cold Weather
The FR-S surprised me with its winter weather capability. When equipped with snow-tires, the little Scion sports car managed to keep me from getting stuck or stranded. But there’s more to talk about with the car’s performance in the winter than just its tires. I can happily report that there haven’t been any significant concerns, but…
Toyota GT86 Convertible Teased Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut
Forget the successor to the Ferrari Enzo… Toyota is looking to steal the show in Geneva next month with the debut of a Convertible version of the 2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year.
Scion xD Rally Car Revealed for 2013 Rally America
Ready for its second year in the league, Scion just unveiled its new xD rally car that is ready to tackle to the 2013 Rally America National Championship.
Scion FR-S for Toyota Grand Prix Celebrity Race Set for Chicago Auto Show Debut
At the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Scion will debut a special FR-S that will be used in the 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race this April.
Toyota Debuts a GT 86 for Women: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
“Fashion woman customization perspective that emphasizes the color and texture, was choreographed in urban quality.”
Scion Promises High-Tech ‘Wizardry’ for 2013 Detroit Auto Show
There’s no way Scion can top the FR-S debut from last year’s Detroit Auto Show, so the brand is going rogue and banking on “high tech wizardry” to bring people into its booth.
TGIF[R-S]: Can You Drive a Rear-Wheel Drive Sports Car All Year Long?
You need a good set of winter tires, but it’s entirely possible.
