Ken Gushi Will Drive GReddy Racing FR-S at Pikes Peak
Scion has enlisted the services of vet driver Ken Gushi to pilot the GReddy Racing FR-S at the 92nd annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on Sunday. If Gushi’s name sounds familiar to Pikes Peak fans, that’d be because he won the 2013 Exhibition Auto Class at the wheel of a Lexus ISF CCS-R. This […]
Cosworth FA20 Stage 1 Power Package = FR-S Beast Mode
People love the FR-S. They love it so much that even those who think the cure for Scion’s sales woes is to start the whole thing over from scratch are sure to qualify their thoughts with “well, they’ll want to keep the FR-S, of course.” Patient enthusiasts have hungered for more; they want a four-door […]
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 […]
Rumor: Are We Getting an FR-S Convertible and 4-Door?
A report from the folks over at Motor Trend states that we are a mere five months away from receiving a Scion FR-S convertible and just two years away from a four-door sedan version. According to Motor Trend’s source, the FR-S 4-door will expand 20 inches to a length of 187 inches and increase 4 […]
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 […]
Road & Track’s Baruth: FR-S Sales Slacking Because of Salespeople
There are certain things that you’re guaranteed to find a good amount of love for on the internet: cats, flash mobs, image memes, and the Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ/Toyota 86. When it comes to the latter, gearheads on the internet are particularly infatuated with the idea of a faster version of the FR-S; the only thing […]
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 […]
2014 Subaru BRZ, 2014 Scion FR-S Safety Ratings: Stars as Far as the Eye Can See
The 2014 Scion FR-S (and the Subaru BRZ to which it is incredibly closely related) are known for being lightweight and incredibly fun-to-drive sports cars. In addition, they are frequently lauded for their driving performance despite their smaller size. However, we wouldn’t typically expect perfect safety ratings for such nimble sports cars, but both the […]
Scion Hopes for an FR-S Convertible
Currently, the Scion FR-S (or, as you may know it, the Subaru BRZ with a Scion badge slapped on) is only offered in a hard top model, much to the dismay of people with beautiful, long hair and no wind to let it blow in. But not so fast, people with beautiful hair—there may be […]
2014 Scion FR-S Overview
What’s New for the 2014 Scion FR-S Since the Scion FR-S was introduced last year, there aren’t many big changes coming in the year 2014. A touchscreen audio system is now standard with additional padding on the door panels and sides of the center console. 2014 Scion FR-S Exterior There’s really only one word that […]
2014 FR-S and tC Monogram Series ™ Models to Debut at 2014 NAIAS
At next week’s North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit, Scion will reveal the limited-edition 2014 FR-S and tC Monogram Series ™ models ahead of their scheduled February arrival on dealership lots nationwide. Related: 2014 Scion FR-S Overview “Through this limited edition Monogram Series, Scion brought together extra comforts and conveniences in the FR-S […]
Scion FR-S Hottest Sport Compact at SEMA for Second Straight Year
The Scion FR-S was packaged as the savior for rear-wheel-drive sports car enthusiasts, and it has not disappointed. Bold styling, a 200 horsepower 2.0-liter boxer engine and affordability have made the FR-S a hit not only with consumers, but with industry experts and the accolades continue to roll in. A sterling debut at the 2012 […]
Hybrid Scion FR-S Development at ‘Advanced’ Stage
Toyota has been discussing the possible development of a hybrid technology for its Scion FR-S since this time last year and, according to Toyota drivetrain manager Koei Saga, it looks like it has happened. Currently in the “advanced” stage, the hybrid system will place the Scion FR-S with the TS030 Hybrid Le Mans prototype, possibly […]
Cars That Get the Most Speeding Tickets
Does the data reveal something about police officers?
A common trait most of these vehicles share is affordability and sportiness.
“Rick and Morty” Fan Trades His Volkswagen GTI for a Single Packet of McDonald’s Szechuan Sauce
Depending on who you ask, Rick Sanchez of the Adult Swim hit show Rick and Morty is either one of the most complicated characters in cartoon history or simply a man obsessed with one thing above all else: McDonald’s limited-edition Szechuan sauce. The character himself has declared that his main motivation is derived from the fast […]