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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.
Toyota Supra Successor Coming as Soon as Possible: President
Back in December, we reported that Toyota was considering two more sports cars to go along with its hugely successful GT 86 (Scion FR-S), and now we can confirm that the Japanese automaker will be creating a successor to the Supra as quickly as it can.
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.
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.
Chris Basselgia Crowned Scion Tuner Challenge Winner: 2012 SEMA Show
Almost a week since the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors were revealed, the Japanese automaker has picked a winner at the 2012 SEMA Show: Chris Basselgia. Basselgia, builder of the Minty FReSh Scion FR-S took home the top prize of $10,000 while John Toca’s FR-S came in second and Daniel Song’s FR-S GT came in…
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Video Preview: 2012 SEMA Show
The Scion booth at this year’s SEMA Show is ground zero for the FR-S revolution that’s taking place and the venue for the Scion Tuner Challenge.
Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Invade SEMA – Mega Gallery
If a picture is worth a thousand words, we have a lot to say on just how popular the new Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is at the 2012 SEMA Show.
FR-S Times Seven in the Scion Booth: 2012 SEMA Show
By now, the only surprise for the Scion FR-S cars in the Japanese automaker’s booth at the 2012 SEMA Show was how each would look when compared side-by-side.
Vortech Supercharged Scion FR-S is Mysteriously Powerful: 2012 SEMA Show
What exactly is so mysterious about the Vortech Supercharged Scion FR-S? The power output of course.
Scion FR-S SEMA Cars Unveiled Ahead of Show Debut
Ahead of the 2012 SEMA Show, Scion held a private party in Los Angeles where the automaker unveiled its custom vehicles that are heading to Las Vegas this year. The trio of Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge vehicles were present, along with four other customized Scion FR-S models, all sporting a different theme.
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Previewed: 2012 SEMA Show
Earlier in the week, Scion released a teaser video kicking off its 2012 SEMA Show FR-S Tuner Challenge. Now the Japanese automaker has released the first preview of the three cars vying for top honors.
Toyo Tires 2012 SEMA Show Lineup Announced
Toyo Tires will be heading to the 2012 SEMA Show with a little bit of everything in its lineup this year: A custom Ford Raptor, a Wald Black Bison Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen, a Wald Scion FR-S, and a Liberty Walk Lamborghini Murcielago LP620.
TGIF[R-S]: Inspired by the best Corolla
Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them. It’s hard to believe but the Scion FR-S was inspired by a Toyota Corolla. Crazy isn’t it? How does…
Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge Previewed in Video
Each year, Scion hosts the Tuner Challenge pitting three of the nation’s top builders against one another to show off what its cars can do with some creativity and hard work. As the winner was announced at last year’s Tuner Challenge, Scion promised that it would deliver a trio of FR-S models for the 2012…
Scion FR-S Supercharged by Meguiar’s is SEMA Bound
The annual SEMA Show is an exciting time for car tuners and enthusiast worldwide, as the aftermarket gets ready to unleash all of its newest products for today’s hottest cars. And what car is hotter this year than the Scion FR-S?
Scion FR-S to Compete in World Challenge in 2013
The Scion FR-S will be joining the ranks of the GTS class in the Pirelli World Challenge series next year, with Robert Stout behind the wheel.
TGIF[R-S]: Track Day at Last – Video
Welcome to the latest installment of our weekly series: TGIF[R-S], where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details the ownership experience of the Scion FR-S. If you haven’t seen the latest articles, be sure to check out the whole archive of them.
Scion FR-S the First of Three Sports Cars Says Chief Engineer
The Toyota GT86 or Scion FR-S as it’s known on our shores may just be the best new sports car in a generation, but it certainly won’t be the last of its kind. According to chief engineer Tetsuya Tada, the FR-S is just the first of three planned sports cars by the world’s largest automaker.
Watch a Scion FR-S Write a Cursive ‘T’ – Video
It’s well documented just how great the Scion FR-S handles on the road and on the track, and those lucky enough to own one just know how fun it is to drive on a daily basis.
TGIF[R-S]: Tightening the Screws
It’s now been three months of Scion FR-S ownership, and while it has been fun, there have been a few hiccups along the way. The car isn’t perfect and within a month I noticed some annoying teething issues. Thankfully, there have been some updates in regards to a pair of nagging issues with the FR-S…
Scion FR-S, Subaru BRZ Idle Issue Solution Found
The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ are undoubtedly great sports cars, but not every owner has been able to enjoy them as much as they’d like. Many owners have taken to the Internet to express complaints regarding a check engine light, slip light, and idle issue on their new cars.
