This Move Was Inevitable

Toyota to kill Scion brand

FR-S, iA, iM Will Become Toyotas

Toyota Motor Co. said Wednesday it will kill its youth-oriented Scion brand, ending a 13-year experiment that attracted new customers but ultimately drained resources from the parent company.

The FR-S sports car, iA sedan, and iM five-door hatchback will be re-badged as Toyotas starting in August for the 2017 model year, and the tC coupe will end production then. The C-HR displayed at the Los Angeles Auto Show will become a Toyota vehicle when it launches. Scion's 22 dedicated team members will be given opportunities to join Toyota.

Toyota says it made the decision in response to customers' needs, noting it finds younger buyers want practicality in addition to the individualistic styling and features that Scion offered. Meanwhile, Toyota's own vehicles have gotten sportier, which the company says appeals to younger buyers.

(AutoBlog.com)

The 'Current' Fastest Import Uses A Suprising Power Plant

The GT86 is often criticised for being a bit slow. No such problem here. This 2JZ-swapped Toyota runs an incredible 5.774sec quarter mile at 247mph, making it 'the fastest import in the world!'

(CarThrottle.com)

No Turbo, No Care

Scion styles up the FR-S with 'Release Series 2.0'

The new RS 2.0 changes things up: The ride height appears unchanged. In fact, there doesn't appear to be any suspension upgrade in play, period. And while the wheels are still painted black, these 17s ride on slightly more reasonable 45-series rubber, rather than the 40-series tires used on the 2014 model. There's still an upgraded body kit, but combined with the Lunar Storm White hue, it's a lot more subtle than last year's aggressive setup and Yuzu Yellow paint.

(AutoBlog.com)

Toyota/Scion Has Finally 'Jumped The Shark' With This Wanna Be Sports Car

Is There A Case To Be Made For A 128HP Bare Bones Sports Car In The Land Of The Hellcat?

Technical specifications for Toyota's S-FR sports car concept have been leaked ahead of the car's debut at the Tokyo motor show later this month.

The specifications, which were posted on an online forum, quote Japanese figures and suggest the S-FR will be powered by a 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine producing 128bhp and 109lb ft of torque. The engine will be coupled to a six-speed manual transmission, with no automatic option available. The car should be capable of returning up to 55mpg (46 mpg US), and weighs just 980kg.

By comparison, the entry-level Mazda MX-5 is powered by a 129bhp 1.5-litre petrol engine, allowing it to reach 62mph in 8.3 seconds, with a top speed of 127mph.

(AutoSpies.com)