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Ask AutoGuide No. 9 – Scion FR-S vs. Ford Focus ST vs. Hyundai Veloster Turbo

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Ask AutoGuide No. 9 – Scion FR-S vs. Ford Focus ST vs. Hyundai Veloster Turbo
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Ah to be young again. AutoGuide’s nationally recognized, board-certified Oracles remember their youth vividly… it was terrible. People often say age is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel, unfortunately they were born wearing elastic-waist jeans and Science Olympiad fanny packs. Gingivitis arrived when they were in middle school. Continue Reading...

Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks

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Top 10 Cheapest Hatchbacks
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Hatchbacks have a ton of versatility and use, and they’re also quite affordable, not to mention fuel efficient. When it comes to the most affordable hatchback, there’s quite a few options out there. Unlike the Honda GEAR concept pictured above (which could preview a new affordable subcompact for the Japanese brand) all the cars on… Continue Reading...

TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car

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TGIF[R-S]: New Tires, Faster Car
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“The car just comes alive with a nice set of tires.” Those are the words of Toyota VP Bob Carter, which were ringing in my ear after a chat I had with him at the Detroit Auto Show in January. Continue Reading...

2014 Scion FR-S Series 10 Video, First Look

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Scion loves to celebrate anniversaries, and for the upcoming one-year milestone of its FR-S sportscar, the brand made some interesting changes that will make the RWD drift machine really stand out in a crowd. Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger to Cost $26K

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Scion FR-S TRD Supercharger to Cost $26K
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Scion FR-S owners in search of more power may have rejoiced when they heard TRD was planning a supercharger for the car, but they’re not going to be so excited once they find out what it costs. Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Sedan and Shooting Brake Envisioned by Chief Engineer

Scion FR-S Sedan and Shooting Brake Envisioned by Chief Engineer
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With the Toyota FT86 Open Concept unveiled last week, Scion FR-S chief engineer Tetsuya Tada explained that the cabrio was inevitable. However, in a new post by Toyota on a corporate blog, Tada isn’t quite done with his vehicle yet, and is looking forward to more FR-S based machines. Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S Hybrid Under Consideration Says Chief Engineer

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Scion FR-S Hybrid Under Consideration Says Chief Engineer
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Just over a year on sale, Toyota is already working on a mid-cycle update for the Scion FR-S, chief engineer Tetsuya Tada has confirmed. Having proven to the bean-counters that the car is a sound business case, Toyota is now also exploring a higher performance version that could include forced induction, or even a hybrid… Continue Reading...

Toyota GT 86 Convertible Leaked Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut

Toyota GT 86 Convertible Leaked Ahead of Geneva Motor Show Debut
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Leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota GT 86 Open Concept, a convertible variant of the North American Scion FR-S. Continue Reading...

Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards

Mazda, Lexus Top KBB 2013 Cost-to-Own Awards
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Each year, Kelly Blue Book awards automakers with the five-year cost to own awards, and for 2013, Mazda and Lexus take top honors.  Continue Reading...

January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!

January 2013 Auto Sales: Break Out the Champagne!
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January is known for two things: raucous New Year’s celebrations and miserably cold weather across many parts of the country. Despite holiday hangovers and blizzard conditions, vehicle shoppers snapped up cars and trucks like free earbuds at an iPhone launch. Continue Reading...

TGIF[R-S]: Things Change in the Cold Weather

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TGIF[R-S]: Things Change in the Cold Weather
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The FR-S surprised me with its winter weather capability. When equipped with snow-tires, the little Scion sports car managed to keep me from getting stuck or stranded. But there’s more to talk about with the car’s performance in the winter than just its tires. I can happily report that there haven’t been any significant concerns, but… Continue Reading...

Scion FR-S for Toyota Grand Prix Celebrity Race Set for Chicago Auto Show Debut

Scion FR-S for Toyota Grand Prix Celebrity Race Set for Chicago Auto Show Debut
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At the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Scion will debut a special FR-S that will be used in the 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race this April. Continue Reading...