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2012 New-Vehicle Sales: ‘Exceeded All of Our Expectations’
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The number-crunchers have been earning their keep the last few weeks. With their mathematical weapon of choice in hand, be it a calculator, tally counter or even a trusty abacus, they’ve kept an exacting total of how many vehicles automakers sold over the past 12 months. How did things shake out? Which brand nearly doubled…
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.
Toyota Heading to 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon with Custom FR-S Models
Not to be outdone by Subaru, Toyota will be heading to the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon with several of its own custom FR-S models, with five of the 10 booth cars confirmed to be of the 86 variety.
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…
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.
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.
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?
Most Researched Cars of the Week: October 28 – November 3
Despite being a diverse list this week, the three most popularly researched cars this week came from one manufacturer: Toyota.
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.
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.
Consumer Reports’ Latest Survey Shows More of the Same and a Few BIG Surprises
The numbers have been tallied and the data compiled in Consumer Reports’ latest Auto Reliability Survey. Toyota has a lot to be happy about but Ford has taken a tumble.
