Scion is trying out a new program for owners with a lot of stuff and a small car. If you’re not driving an xB, there are going to be times when you storage space is tight. That goes double if you’re in an FR-S (triple, if you’re in an iQ). The program is called “Scion […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | April 25, 2014
The verdict is in. If you’re looking for a frugal way into a cool car, the FR-S is your best bet. At least, that’s Kelley Blue Book’s judgement. I’m inclined to agree with them. There isn’t another car in the price range that really competes with the FR-S. Heck, there are a number of sports […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | March 17, 2014
Have you ever wished your Scion was just a touch more special? A little bit more nicely appointed? After driving both the FR-S and the latest tC, I feel like both cars could afford a little bit of sprucing up. Luckily for buyers looking for a new Scion will be given that option with the new […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | January 10, 2014
And just like that, the dreams of cruising in a roofless FR-S go out the door. The prospects were already pretty grim, but these latest statements from Subaru brand chief Yasuyuki Yoshinaga have pretty much shut down any chance for a convertible. According to an interview with Automotive News at the Tokyo Motor Show, Yoshinaga […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | November 22, 2013
I really wish Toyota would quit playing games with our hearts on this. I know I would like to see an FR-S convertible and I imagine there are a handful of other people out there that feel the same way. According to this report from WhatCar?, the GT86 convertible as been shelved indefinitely. On the […] More »
By: Marcus Slater | October 7, 2013
Waiting for Scion to come out with a new model? Well, get ready to wait some more. Bob Carter, senior vice president of Toyota Motor Sales USA, told Reuters this week that they have no plans for any new Scions in the near future. Scion sales are down 1.6 percent this year and currently represent […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | September 11, 2013
Toyota has over 1,200 dealerships across the country, and roughly 1,000 of them have a Scion franchise. But many dealers are growing frustrated with the youth brand, which has lagging sales numbers and an aging product mix. So Toyota is giving its dealers the opportunity to walk away from the brand if they wish–with no […] More »
By: CaliforniaKid | August 20, 2013
