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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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Gazoo Racing GT86 Teased With Edgy New Look, Supra Taillights, Big Wing
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As expected, the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon is shaping up to be a GT86 festival and thanks to Toyota motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, we have our first teaser of the likely star of the show.
Top Ten Most Read AutoGuide Car Reviews of 2012
After putting out over 140 car reviews in 2012, AutoGuide is looking back at the most popular articles of the year, which include a hyped up cheap sports coupe, a practical family sedan and even a police-spec vehicle. Click below to see which reviews were the most popular in 2012.
Top 10 Most Watched AutoGuide Videos of 2012
As 2012 comes to an end, AutoGuide has decided to take a look back at the most watched videos from our collection. SEE ALSO: 2013 Ford Escape Review – Video Kicking off the top 10 list is the 2013 Ford Escape video review, where Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood puts the new crossover to the test, admiring its…
Top 10 AutoGuide Videos of 2012
With the end of the year upon us, lets reflect back on some of the best moments caught on video at AutoGuide. Here is our list of top videos this year.
2013 AutoGuide.com Car of the Year: the Scion FR-S
The AutoGuide.com Car of the Year has to be a stand-out winner among its competitors, and whether it’s a compact car, a luxury sedan or a sports car, it must set new benchmarks in its class. It must also be an important car, for the automaker, for consumers and for the automotive history books.
Shin Tanaka Scion Paper Shapers App Now Available on iPad – Video
Those that were able to make it to the 2012 LA Auto Show and stopped by the Scion booth, probably saw the unique ‘Paper Shapers’ that the Japanese automaker had on display as freebies to show goers.
Crossovers Not Cool Says Scion Boss
The Nissan Juke surprised everyone. To be kind, it’s looks can be described as “different.” The drive, however, is plenty of fun and the packaging is certainly unique, being one of a new breed of vehicles: the sub-compact crossover.
Toyota Prices Four 2013 Models, Adjusts 12 More
Toyota just announced pricing for its 2013 Camry, Camry Hybrid, Prius C and Scion xB as well as price adjustments for 12 models currently sold as 2013 vehicles.
Should You Buy a Car With Direct Injection?
Despite advancements in hybrid power-trains and electrification technology, gasoline engines remain the predominant choice in passenger cars because of continued efficiency improvements, most recently through the increased use of direct injection technology. But are you gambling when buying a car with DI, which still has its fair share of concerns and problems?
Sports Car Success Hasn’t Swayed Scion’s Eclectic Mandate Says New Brand Boss
With the FR-S selling well and a new push planned in motorsports to help further raises the car’s profile, Scion isn’t putting all its eggs in the performance basket says new brand boss Doug Murtha.
Scion xB, xD to Live on Says New Brand Boss
Despite past reports to the contrary, the xD and xB will live on says new Scion brand boss Doug Murtha.
Top 10 Cars with the Best Resale Value
It’s not uncommon for car buyers to consider a purchase based on how valuable the vehicle will be in the future. Here’s a list of the top 10 cars that will retain the most of their original purchase value after five years, according to Kelly Blue Book. Toyota’s youth oriented Scion brand makes their only…
Scion FR-S Supercharger Kit by HKS Shows Impressive Gains – Video
HKS USA may not exist anymore, but that hasn’t stopped its parent company in Japan of continuing to manufacture high-quality performance parts. The long-awaited supercharger kit for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is now available, though it may be hard to get your hands on it.
Toyota GT86 Convertible to Bow at Geneva Motor Show
Continued rumors of a GT86 Convertible may be confirmed or denied this coming March when Toyota is rumored to debut the drop-top sports car at the Geneva Motor Show.
Scion FR-S Caravan to 2012 SEMA Show – Video
On October 31st, 2012, 50 Scion FR-S vehicles assembled a caravan to drive out to Las Vegas for the 2012 SEMA Show. The Japanese automaker was on hand to capture the action, releasing a short teaser video of its trip.
Five-Point Inspection: 2013 Scion tC Release Series 8.0
The Scion tC is a mid-range model in the Scion stable and has arrived this year with a new special edition called the RS 8.0, which is the subject of this week’s Five-Point Inspection. This special “Release Series” vehicle is limited to only 2,000 examples, and features a unique Fixe Axis Designed Body Kit as…
Toyota GT86 Could Get KERS Hybrid Setup
The Scion FR-S might get more juice from the factory through a hybrid system, pushing the lightweight sports car’s potential.
TGIF[R-S]: The Most Important Car at SEMA 2012
The FR-S fervor that was last week’s SEMA show is now starting to come down. While almost every aftermarket company featured their latest product on the Scion or Subaru coupe, I took a moment to talk to the owners of what I believe is the most important FR-S of the show.
Shifting Trends: Is the Manual Transmission Doomed?
Manual transmissions have always been idolized and are generally reserved for the ultimate sporty-cars, but how does a stick shift compare to its automated counterpart?
2012, 2013 Scion iQ Recalled: 11,200 Units Affected
Scion’s quirky sub-compact iQ city car is undergoing a voluntary recall in the 2012 and 2013 model years because the passenger airbag might not deploy properly.
Vote for the AutoGuide Reader’s Choice Car of the Year for a Chance to Win $1,000 in Gas
With the end of the year upon us, it’s time to get your votes ready for our Reader’s Choice awards. Have your say and cast a vote for your favorites in six different categories of cars, including our overall Reader’s Choice Car of the Year.
Top 10 Custom Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ Cars: 2012 SEMA Show
In a sea of custom Scion FR-S’ and Subaru BRZs at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s surprisingly hard to compile a list of the top 10 without some criteria. So to compile our list of favorites, we decided to look at all the 86s and judge based on cleanliness, originality, and functionality – and of…
Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger Confirmed
During the unveiling of the Stout Racing Pirelli World Challenge Scion FR-S today at the 2012 SEMA Show, the folks at Scion had a surprise for everyone present.
Stout Racing World Challenge Scion FR-S Revealed: 2012 SEMA Show
The Stout Racing Scion FR-S, which will compete in the SCCA World Challenge series next year, was unveiled today at the 2012 SEMA Show.
