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New Supra Won’t be a Hybrid: Scion FR-S Engineer Says
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According to an interview with the brains behind the the Scion FR-S, the rumored upcoming Supra will not be a hybrid despite a recent concept sports car from Toyota.
TGIF[R-S]: Does it Drift?
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. So far he’s explained his reasoning behind buying the FR-S, the delivery experience, the day-to-day driving feelof the coupe, the car’s track potential and break-in procedure and discusses any teething issues that popped up during its first month. Thanks…
Toyota Motorsports Builds Low-Cost FR-S Based-Racer
Toyota Motorsports has just debuted its new GT86-based race car, engineered for entry-level German track racing that they say can be adapted for international sales.
Stillen Scion FR-S Body Kit Contest Opens for Voting
Stillen has kicked off the voting process for its Scion FR-S Body Kit design contest, selecting its top five entries and asking its Facebook fans to vote on the ultimate winner.
TGIF[R-S]: One Month In
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. So far he’s explained his reasoning to buy the FR-S, the delivery experience, the day-to-day driving feel of the coupe, and the car’s track potential and break-in procedure.
Toyota Enlists Medal of Honor Recipient to Help Veterans
Toyota recognizes that veterans do not have an easy time transitioning to a civilian life. That is why the automaker has launched a partnership to help vets find employment.
TGIF[R-S]: Unleashed
Welcome to the latest installment of TGIF[R-S], our series where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details his purchasing and ownership experience of the new Scion FR-S. If this is your first time seeing the series be sure to check out the first articles, where Sami talks about his decision to buy the FR-S, and takes delivery of his new car. Last week Sami…
TGIF[R-S]: The Honeymoon, and Living with the FR-S
Welcome to the third instalment of TGIF[R-S], our series where Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad details his purchasing and ownership experience of the new Scion FR-S. If this is your first time seeing the series be sure to check out the first article, where Sami talks about his decision to buy the FR-S, and the…
Toyota Boosts Production in Bid for Sales Crown
Toyota is on track to be the world’s largest automaker again, and apparently, the automaker agrees, having just increased production this year by about 300,000 vehicles.
Toyota says no FR-S Convertible for U.S. Market
According to a report in Automotive News, while the rest of the world will be able to purchase the upcoming Scion FR-S convertible, shoppers in the North American market are being shut-out.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Appeal Denied by NHTSA
Toyota was mostly cleared of wrongdoing in the unintended acceleration case thanks to a verdict from NHTSA. An Iowa senator however, recently asked for the investigation to be reopened, but NHTSA is standing by the verdict.
Toyota Developing GT86 For Return to Britcar Endurance Race
Toyota is returning to the Britcar 24 Hours in September, running the endurance race in paint livery reminiscent of the AE86 Corolla that twice won the British Touring Car Championship in the 1980s.
TGIF[R-S]: No Longer the FR-S, but my FR-S
Welcome to the second installment of TGIF[R-S]. If you missed the first in our new series documenting life with the most hyped sports car of our times, get up to date here. Then continue on with AutoGuide Features Editor Sami Haj-Assaad as he takes deliver of his very own Scion FR-S.
Scion FR-S Commercial Shows Engine X-Ray
Scion’s latest ad for its FR-S sports coupe shows more than the car’s backside sliding out around corners, though that’s there too. It give an x-ray view of the boxer engine at work.
Toyota GT-86 Drift Competition Posed by the Pros- Video
“This is fun! I wish that Toyota could make cars like this again!” Keiichi Tsuchuya loves his classic AE86, which is why he is the perfect choice to show off the capabilities of the Scion FR-S in the latest video promoting the car.
TGIF[R-S]: Why I bought the Scion FR-S
Welcome to the first installment of a new Friday feature on AutoGuide: TGI FR-S. Focused on Scion’s new sports car, it’s not a review, or a behind the scene’s look at how the rear-drive Toyota came to be; rather it’s one auto journalist’s first-hand account of buying an FR-S, from the decision, to delivery, to…
Stillen Wants You to Design Its Scion FR-S Body Kit
One of the most well-known tuners in America is offering amateur designers the chance to design its body kit for the popular Scion FR-S model.
Top 10 Smallest Engines Available in Cars today
In an effort to make the most fuel efficient vehicles, automakers are looking at smaller displacement engines, which have made it into plenty of compact and subcompact vehicles. The motors in these vehicles don’t pack much power, or torque, and are all aimed to use the least amount of fuel. These cars are all…
Toyota Announces Pricing for Seven 2013 Models
Toyota has announced new prices for several 2013 models. While most are going up in price, they are getting new equipment along with it.
Most Read Car Reviews of the Week: July 8 – 14, 2012
There’s little surprise that the most read new car review on AutoGuide.com this week is the track shootout between the 2013 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec and the most hyped sports car in a decade, the Scion FR-S.
Toyota Unintended Acceleration Case Should be Reopened Says Iowa Senator
The NHTSA investigation into the unintentionally accelerating Toyotas has not satisfied Iowa Sen. Charles E. Grassley. He says NHTSA and its team of NASA engineers spuriously ruled out a possible electronic fault that could have caused the cars to malfunction.
Toyota Emirates Drifting Team Formed Around GT 86 – Video
Toyota is embracing its GT 86 model in many different ways worldwide, one of which is launching its own drifting team in the United Arab Emirates.
Scion FR-S Forcing Dealers to Discount Subaru BRZ
Subaru knew that the BRZ would not sell as well as the Scion FR-S just based on price, but now it looks like the pricing of the FR-S is forcing some Subaru dealers to offer incentives.
2013 Scion tC RS 8.0 Revealed With Five Axis Styling
With the FR-S now on sale the once-popular Scion tC has been significantly overshadowed in the brand’s already limited lineup. Hoping to draw in customers with some added individuality, the Toyota youth brand has just released the latest limited edition Release Series tC with styling provided by tuner Five Axis.
