Subaru BRZ History
Introduction Subaru is known for its rugged, all-wheel-drive cars, designed to last and not for flash. This normally practical exterior was completely shattered in 2012 with the introduction of the Subaru BRZ. With a sexy silhouette that is anything but typical for the Japanese company, the BRZ has helped the brand change its perception across […]
TFLCAR.com Gives Scion tC “Buy It” Rating
When you’re researching cars, there are the cars you want to buy, those you want to lease, the ones you want to rent and those you hope you can forget about. According to The Fast Lane Car, also known as TFLCAR.com, on a scale of “Buy It” to “Forget It,” Scion’s newest tC model is […]
Rumor: New Mazda MX-5 Miata Will Be “Edgier,” Debut Earlier
It was reported back in January that the redesigned 2015 Mazda Miata will make its world debut next year at the Chicago Auto Show, but rumors abound that a stripped down version of the new Mazda MX-5 could be revealed at the 2014 New York Auto Show this April. The Details: Mazda 2dr Conv Hard […]
SKYACTIV Toyota Subcompact to Be Manufactured at Mazda Mexico Plant
If you’re anything like us, your parents taught you the virtues of sharing with your friends when you have something nice. Clearly, Mazda Mexico CEO Keishi Egawa’s mama done raised him right, as he told Automotive News that the company will be utilizing their SKYACTIV® engine in a new subcompact produced by Toyota. It’s entirely […]
Consumer Reports Releases 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive List
Leave it to the experts over at Consumer Reports to find a way to quantify something as nebulous as a vehicle’s fun factor and turn it into a list. In the lead in to their 2014 Most and Least Fun to Drive list, they lay out what their idea of fun is: “[A] car can […]
2014 Geneva Motor Show Lineup: World and European Debuts
A rundown of what's hot at this year's auto show in Geneva: concepts, new models, and familiar faces (oh my).
The 2014 Geneva Motor Show is upon us, and automakers from the world over are trotting out their best and boldest for auto enthusiasts around the globe to see. Here’s a look at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show lineup for world and European debuts from some of the most prominent brands: Alfa Romeo 4C Targa […]
Toyota Europe’s Karl Schlicht Promises “Risky Designs,” But Not Supra
Karl Schlicht, Toyota Europe’s executive vice president, has told UK’s Auto Express to “expect more risky designs” in the future, adding that there are more “emotional surprises like the FT-1 concept” in store. Seriously, if this keeps up, the Supra is going to be spoken of in the same mythical tones as Half-Life 3. Related: […]
Camry and Tacoma Best Cars for the Money Award Wins Bolster Toyota Brand
This week, U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Cars for the Money awards, and Toyota found themselves on the receiving end of two honors. The 2014 Camry was determined to be the Best Midsize Car for the Money, and the 2014 Tacoma was named Best Compact Truck for the Money. The Camry […]
2014 Chicago Auto Show: Production Cars on Display
Get the full list of production models on display at the 2014 Chicago Auto Show
The Chicago Auto Show offers us the most square feet of any major auto show in the United States. With all of that volume, you’ve got a lot of cars to look at, buddy. Here is your definitive list of which production cars will be on the Chicago show room floor. (Looking for reveals and […]
Toyota Beats GM By Narrow Margin For 2013 Global Auto Sales Crown
The old axiom goes: it’s not bragging if you can back it up. Toyota has set an ambitious 10 million vehicle 2014 sales goal for themselves only weeks into January, and it has nothing to do with false bravado. Including the sales from both its Hino Motors and Daihatsu Motor Company subsidiaries, Toyota shipped 9.98 […]
Scion Models and Information
Scion is one of the newest entrants into the American automotive market, having been founded back in 2002. The automobiles are marketed to tech-savvy, youthful drivers. Operated by Toyota, Scion is still working on snatching up its fair share of the market but has the Toyota quality and reliability on its side. […]
Toyota Executives Earn Women in Manufacturing STEP Awards
Toyota executives Millie Marshall and Susan Elkington will both be awarded with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Production) Award at the second-annual STEP Awards in Washington, D.C. Related: Scion FR-S Recognized by U.S. News & World Report The STEP Awards were created in order to honor women who have demonstrated qualities […]
2013 Scion Tuner Challenge Winner Crowned at SEMA Show
Scion prides themselves on their vehicles’ ability to be customized and show in full the personality of their driver. That is why the Japanese automaker launched the Scion Tuner Challenge, and there is no better place to announce this year’s winner than at the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show held in Las Vegas last […]
Ford Mustang and F-Series Burn Up Vegas, Win Two SEMA Awards
Is it hot in here or is it just Ford? With the conclusion of the 2013 Special Equipment Market Association (SEMA), Ford has joined the list of things too hot to handle after receiving two of the four SEMA Awards—Hottest Car for the Ford Mustang and Hottest Truck for the F-Series. The Ford Mustang […]
Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car Revealed, Details Forthcoming
The prayers of FR-S and rally fans everywhere have officially been answered. Toyota will develop an FR-S-inspired rally car, but you will know it by a name more in keeping with the FR-S’s Japanese name: the Toyota GT86 CS-R3 rally car. The R3 part of the title is derived from the level at which the […]
A Sneak Peak at Scion’s Redesign Plans
Shhhhh… We want to share the inside scoop on Scion’s redesign plans, but with the minimal details Scion executives are offering, it’s all pretty hush hush. Here’s what we know: Scion is definitely making plans. While the details are a little hazy, we’re looking for a couple of redesigns and a new model in the […]
Scion Hits the Runway as Project Ethos Event Sponsor
Most diehard car lovers have interests that don’t really correlate with things like Los Angeles Fashion Week, but everyone would love to win a free trip regardless of the event. Scion is delivering that possibility through its sponsorship of the Project Ethos event, which takes place on October 15, during L.A. Fashion Week. Fans can […]
Toyota Offering Discounts, No-Interest Loans for Tesla-Powered RAV4
To help incentivize getting behind the wheel of their all-electric RAV4, Toyota is offering a discount via low-cost lease and loan offers. Toyota hopes that the move will help boost sales for its compact crossover, which is powered by a Tesla Motors battery pack and motor. Accolades for Scion: The Scion FR-S Named an Automobile […]