Scion (Page 3)

The rumor mill has started to hum about Toyota considering changes to Scion.

Toyota’s Tatsuya Tada, chief engineer and director of the auto group's sports car division, has indicated the firm plans to build two more rear-wheel-drive sports cars to compliment the Scion FR-S, sold as the Toyota 86 in Asia.

Scion Racing gears up to take on Pikes Peak and is attempting a very scary first with the 2013 Scion FR-S race car.

Automobile Magazine has named the Subaru BRZ / Scion FR-S one of its 2013 All-Stars and says the BRZ is, “exactly the sort of sporting car that will have enormous influence.”

Toyota is producing a limited number of the Scion 10 Series for its tenth anniversary and has released sticker shock values for the series, including the 2014 Scion 10 Series FR-S speed machine.

2013 marks the 10th anniversary of the Scion brand in the United States and to celebrate, the brand will issue limited editions of the new Scion 10 Series package for the entire current brand – bringing a unique look to the FR-S, the iQ, the tC, the xB and the xD with varying production figures for each.

Among the new model debuts on display right now at the 2013 New York International Auto Show is the refreshed 2014 Scion tC which features a host of features both inside and out that have been featured on the popular Scion FR-S – including a sharpened exterior that gives the tC a great deal more family attitude.

The list of new model debuts set for next week’s New York Auto Show continues to grow with the 2014 Scion tC being the most recent addition to the group of models being revealed – although very little is known about what to expect from the 2014 tC.

A conversation with a chief project engineer from Toyota reveals that a future high-performance Toyota GT86, Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ may get a power boost from hybrid power.

We know that the 2013 Subaru BRZ and Toyota GT 86 are awesome new rear-drive two-door coupes, but which car does CarBuyer UK pick in a head-to-head comparison?

Since the Toyota GT86, the Scion FR-S and the Subaru Boxer were introduced, the tuner crowd around the world has been clamoring for higher performance variants of the new Japanese rear drive sports coupe and while it doesn’t pack any more power – the new Toyota GT86 TRD carries a more aggressive design that could eventually come to those Toyobaru coupes sold in the US.

The new 2013 Scion FR-S is already an icon with its fans and is now a race-ready model that will be the official race vehicle for the 2013 Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race.

The 2013 Scion iQ has taken the 5-Year Cost to Own Award from Kelley Blue Book today for the lowest projected costs of ownership in the subcompact category – echoing our admonition yesterday that though bigger may be better, smaller is cheaper.

Toyota Motor Corp has announced that the Toyota GT86 Open Concept will debut at the upcoming 2013 Geneva Motor Show and when it does – the world will have its first look at will likely become the Scion FR-S Convertible and possibly the Subaru BRZ Convertible.

Every week the 2013 Subaru BRZ/Toyota GT 86 gets a new award and the sporty coupe along with the new 2014 Forester is getting more global attention.

This past summer, I spent a few hours driving around Florida in the 2013 Scion FR-S in an area with no traffic, no stop lights, no real turns and no destination which really showcased the performance attributes of the FR-S but it didn’t really give me a chance to see what it was like to drive under normal circumstances – a problem solved recently when I spent a week behind the wheel of Japan’s uber popular sports coupe.

The all-new 2013 Subaru BRZ and Scion FR-S continue to pile up honors and have won their first award of the new year by being the best.

Imagine walking into an auto show exhibit to be instantly immersed in an environment of youthful car culture, rife with rapidly moving images of bright new cars towering overhead, painted in vivid colors, prints and patterns revolving about the infectiously popular showpiece of the Scion FR-S.

The new 2013 Subaru BRZ isn’t the most expensive sports car and doesn’t have the most power but is voted Fun Car of the Year by TopGear Australia against some stiff competition.

Toyota has announced that the 2013 Scion FR-S has won the first AutoGuide.com Car of the Year Award, but the website fails to recognize the major contribution from Subaru.

It has been widely rumored that Toyota Motor Co is planning a convertible version of the Toyota GT86 and according to insider comments, the drop top rear wheel drive sports car could make its public debut next March at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show – giving American buyers an idea of what to expect when the Scion FR-S convertible arrives in the future.

The recall, which affects both 2012 and 2013 iQ microcars, was issued due to faulty sensor cables.

Rumors around the automotive water cooler suggest that Toyota Racing Development (TRD) is currently developing a supercharger package for the Toyota GT86 and the Scion FR-S that would be offered via their aftermarket performance parts division – a modification which would go a long way in helping the sporty rear drive Scion keep pace with the other rear wheel drive sports cars in the US market.

The 2013 Scion FR-S has been a hit with buyers and earns industry recognition as being the best “blank canvas” for customization.

In the wake of Toyota’s massive recall issued yesterday that will bring over 7.4 million vehicles back to dealerships for repairs around the world comes some controversy that the Japanese automaker knew about the troublesome window switches at fault for this new recall some 5 years earlier – news that could draw the attention of the US government.

The new Scion FRS and the Subaru BRZ have hit the market with instant popularity but the internet is abuzz over an engine idle problem that the two automakers claim is caused by a “software bug” related to the variable valve timing system – with the two companies taking differing views on how this problem needs to be fixed.

Scion began as a brand aimed at youthful buyers, but over the years since the first Scion hit the streets, it has created a quasi-cult following of highly passionate believers of all ages, genders, races and creeds. This highly inclusive following will come together for the ultimate underground party in a half-mile, underground tunnel in downtown Cincinnati September 15.

Because Toyota wants to keep the cost of the Scion FR-S near $25,000, they have shelved the idea of bringing a turbocharged version or convertible to the U.S. market.

Toyota has announced North American pricing for several of its most popular models, including two under the Scion nameplate. Most are seeing slight increases from 2012, but several are still under $20,000.