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Toyota Wants to Bring Back Scion

Toyota is expanding its empire by broadening its brand portfolio. This fall, the automaker transformed its luxurious Century models from Japan into a prestige brand positioned above Lexus . More recently, the Gazoo Racing division also became a standalone car brand, with the sensational new GR GT as a flagship. December 18, 2025

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Five Years Ago, Toyota Extended Paint Warranty up to 14 Years to Fix Peeling Issue

From 2008 to 2015, certain Toyota , Lexus and Scion vehicles were plagued by peeling white paint, a problem resulting from exposure to sunlight over time. The Japanese automaker called it a “manufacturing defect,” but took time to react and customers whose paint warranty had expired are out of luck. September 30, 2025

Toyota Extends Paint Warranty up to 14 Years to Fix Peeling Issue

For years, certain Toyota , Lexus and Scion vehicles have been plagued by peeling white paint, a problem resulting from exposure to sunlight over time. The Japanese automaker is aware of that and calls it a “manufacturing defect,” but no real action was taken and customers whose paint warranty has …February 17, 2020

Recall for the Subaru BRZ, Impreza and XV Crosstrek as well as the Scion FR-S

Transport Canada has just published a recall notice for an engine problem in several Subaru models as well as the Scion FR-S , which shares its mechanical components with the Subaru BRZ . The valve springs in the 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine could break, obviously causing its failure or a stall …November 7, 2018

Scion FR-S to be called Toyota 86 for 2017 model year

Toyota has surprised no one in announcing plans to re-brand the Scion FR-S as the Toyota 86 starting with the 2017 model year. The move to rename the coupe comes after Toyota announced in February that it would begin dissolving the Scion name, eliminating it completely by August. "We are …March 18, 2016

Is Scion Really Dead?

Update: This story has been confirmed by a press release issued by Toyota. For 2017, the FR-S and iM will be sold by Toyota, while the tC will simply be retired. The C-HR concept car presented at the Los Angeles Auto Show will also join the Toyota line-up in the …February 3, 2016

Toyota scrapping Scion brand, keeping FR-S, iM

It was in August 2015 that the Motoring TV team was in Calgary for the launch of the 2016 Scion iM , and Motoring TV host Brad Diamond had a simple question for a Toyota Canada spokesperson. "Is this do or die—does this vehicle have to survive for the brand …February 3, 2016

2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0: Only 150 Units For Canada

The 2016 edition of the Scion FR-S sports car went on sale last summer with a new standard rearview camera and other minor changes. However, the FR-S Release Series 2.0 will be a little different from the well-equipped base version. The FR-S RS 2.0 features a two-tone interior with heated …December 4, 2015

AJAC’s 2016 Canadian Car of The Year Awards: Testing Begins This Week

The 28 th edition of what is affectionately known as Testfest is under way. This annual event gathers up members of the Automotive Journalists Association of Canada in order to determine the best new vehicles for 2016. This year, the test program will be held at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park …October 26, 2015

Scion, apparel maker 686 bring special edition xB to Canada

Toyota sub-brand Scion and winter sports apparel maker 686 are bringing an "extremely limited edition" xB to Canada to end 2015. The 2015 Scion xB 686 Parklan Edition is a production version of the xB the two firms teamed up on for the 2011 SEMA show, and sports unique exterior …October 6, 2015

We Catch Toyota's Subcompact SUV In The Wild

It's not a secret for anybody: people like SUVs, but they also like small vehicles that are easy to drive and park (as long as they don't need the interior space of a Chevrolet Suburban). In the last few years, manufacturers have seen that there is a market for smaller, …August 25, 2015

The End Of The Shoe Box; Scion's xB Will Be Axed

During an event at which a few journalists had the opportunity to drive the new Scion iM and iA, Doug Murtha, vice-president for Scion, answered a few questions. One of those questions was about the end of the Scion xB. According to Mr. Martha, the vehicle won’t be sold after …June 30, 2015

Toyota paying homage to classic liveries at Goodwood

Toyota is paying tribute to some of the brand's most famous liveries at this year's Goodwood Festival of Speed using vinyl wraps and decals that are more than enough to inspire a trip down memory lane. A fleet of six Toyota GT86s—the European twin of our Scion FR-S here in …June 3, 2015

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