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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 Might Have Misfitting Body Panels, Fogging Tail Lights
Despite being co-developed by Toyota and Subaru, both brands with solid reputations for reliability, the Scion FR-S might be running into problems a week after its official release.
Scion FR-S Recalled to Replace Owners Manual
Just days after its release, Scion has issued a recall for the brands newest baby, the FR-S.
Scion FR-S is ‘Bringing Sport Back’ in New Commercial
Once again, Scion has released some footage of the ever popular FR-S, the new affordable car that claims to ‘bring sport back to the car’ in this latest commercial.
Toyota GT 86 Launches in Indonesia with Massive Drift Demo – Video
Toyota is launching the GT 86 and Scion FR-S around the world and Indonesia’s release took place last Friday to the tune of a couple smoking tires.
Scion FR-S Finally Arrives at Dealerships
This is it: the wildly-anticipated Scion FR-S is arriving at dealers nationwide today, at least in theory. There won’t be any of them actually sitting on the lot waiting for a buyer.
Scion FR-S Extended Cut Commercial Debuts
Scion insists that ‘driving is back’ and with it’s latest commercial of the FR-S, its hard to argue.
Google Turns to Toyota iQ to Complete Belgium Street View – Video
Those that have ever been out to Europe are well aware of how narrow some of the roads can be, and even how scary it is to take a conventional vehicle down one of the roads packed with pedestrians.
Scion FR-S Drifted by Canadian Pro Pat Cyr- Video
After recently announcing a sponsorship of Canadian drifter Pat Cyr, Scion has released a video of the professional taking the FR-S on the track for some tire burning action.
Honda, Lexus Tops in Perceived Quality: Study
The perceived quality of a brand takes years to build, and a reputation can be tarnished by one faulty car. Honda ranks at the top of the perceived quality list, followed closely by Toyota and Subaru.
Scion FR-S Will Power Canadian Race Talent in Drifting League
The sporty, rear-wheel drive Scion FR-S is already making a name for itself in the minds of automotive enthusiasts. Following the FR-S’ class win in the 24-hours of Nurburgring, Scion is continuing it’s assault in the motorsports scene.
College Student Lives in Scion tC for Eight Months
Few could fathom voluntarily living out of our cars, but that’s exactly what one Los Angeles college student did.
Scion FR-S Shows Drifting Prowess in New Commercial
The latest commercial for the upcoming Scion FR-S is out, and it shows the sports coupe getting in a little sideways action.
Toyota GT86 Price is Double in Netherlands over US
Bummed about not being one of the lucky few to snag a Scion FR-S this year? Just be glad you’re not living in the Netherlands where the same car costs an awful lot more.
Scion FR-S Commercial is Heart-Pounding Thrill Ride
It was inevitable. The slew of ads for the Scion FR-S that will soon inundate every auto enthusiast’s computer screen have started hitting the internet.
Scion Considering Chinese Expansion: Brand Boss Says
It’s fitting that a brand aiming itself at the auto industry’s youngest segment would be dealing with a little bit of an identity crisis. Isn’t that what so many of its customers are probably experiencing too?
Scion FR-S Convertible Coming in the Future: Sources Say
There might not be a turbocharged version of the Scion FR-S coming from the factory, but it looks like an FR-S convertible will make production.
Scion Considering iQ for Car Sharing
Following a national roll-out of the iQ, Scion is now considering the micro sub-compact for use in car sharing programs.
AutoGuide Week-In-Reverse: Juke-R Confirmed, Supra Successor Rumors
The automotive industry is a global business that is constantly evolving and growing, and we here at AutoGuide know it can be hard to keep up sometimes. So here is a summary of the top stories you may have missed this week: Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit– Video There remains to be no official…
Top Ten Cars for Teens
USAA has compiled a list of the top ten cars for teens based on a recent survey where parents determined their most important factors when choosing a vehicle for their teenager. Those factors were reliability, a high safety rating and affordable auto insurance. At number 10 on the list of top 10 cars for teens…
Scion FR-S Road Test Bonus Feature – Video
AutoGuide recently got back behind the wheel of the Scion FR-S. Having tested the car first on track in Japan, we then had the opportunity to drive it on public roads here in America with a proper road test that looks at more than just how good it handles.
Scion FR-S TRD With Five Axis Aero Kit – Video
There remains to be no official word on a higher-horsepower version of the Scion FR-S, however, those looking for some added cornering performance and style are in luck. At a recent drive event in Las Vegas (read our Scion FR-S Road Test here) Scion announced a long list of TRD goodies that will be made…
Scion iQ Promotion Gives Purchasers Free Playstation Vita
Keeping in line with Scion‘s youth oriented branding, the company is holding a promotion which gets every new Scion iQ buyer a free Playstaion Vita handheld gaming system. From May 1 through July 31, 2012, Scion is offering the promotion, to promote iQ owners driving the car in virtual reality. MotorStorm RC is a virtual racing…
Scion Brand Image Moving Toward Mainstream
In order to rectify the situation, perhaps going more mainstream would make more sense. If that proves to be the case, then models like the xB, which came to identify Scion’s youth focused approach would probably give way to more conventional replacements.
Scion Planning Expanded Motorsports Presence
With its first true sports car heading to dealerships in June, Scion is looking to beef up its motorsports presence admits brand boss Jack Hollis. Speaking at a press launch for the new rear-wheel drive FR-S in Las Vegas, Hollis commented Scion’s continued presence in Formula Drift and how the FR-S is making the brand…
