Toyota GT86
Toyota Supra Successor, BMW Z4 Rumored to Share New Platform Based on GT86
With the recent success of the Toyota GT86 platform, it’s no surprise that the Japanese automaker wants to work quickly on its successor to the Supra.
Toyota GT86 GT4 Race Car Unveiled
The first Toyota GT86 prepared for GT4 racing has just been unveiled by Buckingham-based motorsport company GPRM.
TGIF[R-S]: Things Change in the Cold Weather
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…
Toyota Entering Lexus LFA, GT86 at 2013 24 Hours of Nurburgring
Toyota is set to enter its seventh consecutive 24 Hours of Nurburgring race, and competing this year will be a Lexus LFA and a GT86, both prepared by Gazoo racing.
Toyota Debuts a GT 86 for Women: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
“Fashion woman customization perspective that emphasizes the color and texture, was choreographed in urban quality.”
TOM’S N086V is a V6-Powered 400-HP Toyota GT86: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
One of several GT 86 concepts unveiled by Toyota at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon, it’s certainly not noteworthy because of its square eight-spoke rims.
Toyota 86 TRD Griffon Concept Sheds 500 Pounds to go Ferrari Fast: 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon
Ahead of its debut, Toyota bragged that its new GT 86 TRD Griffon concept was faster around the Tskuba circuit than a Ferrari 458. Revealed today at the Tokyo Auto Salon, even more surprising is the fact that it does so without any added power.
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.
Gazoo Racing GT86 Teased With Edgy New Look, Supra Taillights, Big Wing
As expected, the upcoming Tokyo Auto Salon is shaping up to be a GT86 festival and thanks to Toyota motorsports partner Gazoo Racing, we have our first teaser of the likely star of the show.
Toyota GT86 Griffon Concept is Faster Than a Ferrari
As the Tokyo Auto Salon approaches, Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is teasing what it’s calling the GT86 Griffon Concept, a car which it claims lapped the Tsukuba circuit in 1 minute and 1.872 seconds, beating the time set by a Ferrari 458 Italia.
Toyota Announces TMG GT86 Cup for ‘Ring VLN Series
Toyota has announced a new race league, exclusively open to the GT86 CS-V3 race cars, that will run within the Nürburgring-based VLN series starting in 2013.
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 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.
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…
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.
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…
TGIF[R-S]: Ten Things I Hate About the FR-S
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. By now you’ve probably heard of every single great thing about the FR-S, like how it has impeccable balance,…
TGI[BRZ]: What if?
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. What if I was all wrong? I ask myself this very question every time someone asks me why I…
TGIF[R-S]:FR-S Stars in Scion Tuner Challenge
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.
TGIF[R-S]: Service the Scion Way
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.
Subaru BRZ Convertible Coming in 2014
While a Scion FR-S convertible was ruled out for the American market due to cost, Automotive News is now reporting that a drop-top Subaru BRZ will be available in 2014.
Toyota GT86 Suspension Updates Under Development Says Chief Engineer
The benchmark for the handling of the Scion FR-S has always been the Porsche Cayman. While some have gone so far as to say the Scion is superior, the men behind it are not yet satisfied.
New Supra Won’t be a Hybrid: Scion FR-S Engineer Says
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.
