Check Out Kuhl Racing’s Insane Custom Scion FR-S
Japan really knows how to make radically cool stuff. And no, we’re not just talking about the major auto manufacturers—we’re talking about the tuning houses, or in this case, Kuhl Racing specifically. You may have already seen their insane chrome-gold R35 Nissan GT-R or their pimped-out Toyota Prius and thought “What kind of a crazed […]
Two Modified Scion FR-S Found For Sale on eBay
Time is running out for you to buy a brand-new Scion FR-S, since the sports car will become the Toyota 86 once Scion closes its doors for good this summer. But, thanks to the modern marvel that is eBay, there will always be modified FR-S models for sale long after the FR-S itself is gone. […]
[VIDEO] Driving a Tiffany-Blue Rocket Bunny Scion FR-S
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As sporty coupes go, the Scion FR-S is definitely one of the most budget-friendly, whether it’s being sold as a Scion, a Subaru BRZ, or a Toyota 86 (or GT86, depending on your country). While its long list of monikers might make it seem like a complicated car, the FR-S is actually quite simple—until you […]
How Can You Tell that the 2017 Toyota 86 is No Longer a Scion FR-S?
Starting with the 2017 model year, the sporty coupe formerly known as the Scion FR-S will move into Toyota’s lineup and take on the 86 moniker under which the car is sold in numerous other regions. We already know that the 2017 Toyota 86 has been significantly redesigned, with new LED headlamps and turn signals, […]
Scion FR-S vs. Toyota 86: What’s Changing?
Back in February, Toyota made the announcement that its youth-oriented brand, Scion, would shut its doors for good this August, taking with it 13 years of wild and wacky vehicles. One of the vehicles that will live on in Toyota’s lineup, the Scion FR-S, is being renamed the Toyota 86, which is the name the […]
Rumor: 2017 Scion FR-S to Feature Electric Turbocharger
The Scion FR-S is due to receive a makeover for the 2017 model year, which should include a restyled grille and repositioned exhaust outlets. Until now, the assumption was that the coupe’s engine would remain untouched, but new reports suggest that the FR-S will receive additional power from a new electric turbocharger. The rumors stem […]
Exclusive 2016 Scion FR-S Release Series 2.0 Exudes Luxury
Love the 2016 Scion FR-S but don’t like its available colors and interior options? The limited-edition FR-S Release Series 2.0 could be the coupe for you. Just 1,000 models are being produced, nudging the FR-S Release Series firmly into the “exclusive” category, so you likely won’t have to worry about accidentally buying the same car […]
2017 Scion FR-S Displays Updated Styling
The Scion FR-S has a decent fan base here in the United States, as well as overseas where it’s better known as the Toyota GT86. The 2016 model recently became available for purchase, but what we’re really excited about is the refreshed 2017 model, which will take off the mask and reveal itself for all […]
2016 Scion FR-S Overview
For 2016, Scion has updated the FR-S to try and combat lagging sales in recent months. The result is a better-than-ever coupe that still boasts a fabulously affordable price tag. Based on the Toyota 86, which is not available in the US, the Scion FR-S brings luxury, style, and power to its class, and offers […]
2015 Scion FR-S Overview
Some drivers don’t need a huge bulky vehicle. Some just need a little car that can get them far. For them, the 2015 Scion FR-S is a clear choice. Scion’s coupe has a number of unique features that make it shine. [wptab name=”What’s New”] What’s New for the 2015 Scion FR-S? For 2015, the Scion FR-S […]
2016 Scion FR-S Updates and Pricing
Scion’s stylish rear-drive coupe is back, despite declining sales rates for the model. The MRSP this year has increased $405 to $25,305 (for manual), covering the cost of a few standard additions. Before the model goes on sale in June, find out its details below. If you’ve seen the 2015 FR-S, you’ve seen the 2016 […]
2014 Subaru BRZ/Scion FR-S Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick
A famed poet once said: “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” We can’t source it with any certainty, although historians claim it may have been a time-traveling David Lee Roth. In any case, the sentiment is translatable to the safety of the Toyota GT-86, otherwise known as the Subaru BRZ, otherwise […]
Good News/Bad News: 2015 Scion FR-S and tC
There’s good news and bad news when it comes to the 2015 Scion FR-S and tC, which were announced yesterday and are scheduled to go on sale early in June. Of course, we here at The News Wheel don’t like the idea of dumping a bunch of great information on you only to then bum […]
Scion FR-S Named a Top Rated Vehicle by Edmunds.com
There are a few things that are certain about the internet: everyone there loves cats, Sir Ian McKellen and Sir Patrick Stewart, and the Scion FR-S. And what’s not to love about the FR-S, after all? It’s a powerful and affordable sports car that lacks a lot of the pretentiousness that comes along with…you know…owning […]
2013 Scion FR-S Overview
2013 Scion FR-S Exterior Every now and then, a carmaker will stray from their usual design path, adding a car to their lineup that isn’t characteristic of their brand. For Scion, this car is the 2013 FR-S. With the intention of appealing more to younger buyers, this low-slung sports car is bringing sexy to Scion, […]
Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 Shown at NYIAS
It is really quite yellow. But gorgeous. Also yellow.
The Scion FR-S Release Series 1.0 was unveiled today at the New York International Auto Show (NYIAS), and it emphasizes everything that we love about the brand’s formidable sports car. Also, it is very, very yellow. Like super yellow. “It’s fitting that the first Scion FR-S Release Series draws on the rich motorsports history […]
Scion FR-S History
Introduction The Scion FR-S was first introduced to the North American market as part of a collaboration between Subaru and Toyota. Since its introduction, it has changed the face of Scion, helping the brand establish itself as more than just a boxy body and high performance. History The Scion FR-S is a sports car coupe […]
Scion FR-S Named 2014 Best Sports Car for the Money
If you read the recently released U.S. News & World Report 2014 Best Cars for the Money list, you may have noticed a familiar face (or fascia). Some call it the Subaru BRZ; some call it the Toyota GT86; some call it the Toyota FT86; some call it the Toyota 86; though we in the […]