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On this day in history: April 23
  • 2012: At the Beijin Auto Show, Lamborghini presents its first SUV since the LM002.
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NewsScion 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
News2016 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 …
NewsToyota 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 …
NewsUpdates For The 2016 Scion FR-S
It might not look like it, but the Scion FR-S (and its twin the Subaru BRZ) has been on sale for the last 4 years. While sales were initially good, they steadily declined; today, the small coupe isn’t doing as well as it should. In an effort to remedy to …
NewsFinally, A More Powerful Toyobaru!
Since the little sport coupe from Toyota and Subaru (sold here as the Scion FR-S) came out, critics have been unanimous: it drives like a dream, handling is almost perfect, it’s reasonably priced… But we would like a few extra ponies under the hood. The manufacturers finally decided to hear …
New ModelsScion Presents its 2014 Lineup
Scion has announced its 2014 lineup for the public. New for this year are all 2014 Scion models come standard with a 6.1-inch touchscreen to power the audio system. That system includes an AM / FM radio, CD player with HD technology, hands free phone capability, streaming music via Bluetooth …
NewsScion FR-S Convertible on Hold
Reports surfaced over the weekend citing unnamed Toyota insiders of a possible delay in bringing the Scion FR-S convertible to production. Last March, the Toyota FT-86 Open Convept (pictured) was unveiled at the Geneva Auto show. The vehicle was also shown off at a dealer meeting, leading many to believe …
NewsToyota GT-86 Hybrid
In North America this compact sport coupe is called the Scion FR-S and shares its mechanics with that of the Subaru BRZ. Outside the North American markets, the sports coupe called the Toyota GT-86. Turbo or hybrid Toyota eventually aims to provide a more powerful version of the GT-86 coupe …
NewsHonda Would Like a Competitor to the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ
After GM and Nissan recently declared their intention to develop a rear-wheel drive sport coupe designed to compete with the popular Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ, rumors are abuzz that Honda plans to do the same. Like the FR-S and BRZ, Honda also plans to offer a rear-wheel drive sports …
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