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 |  May 08, 2:17 PM

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Scion has announced pricing for its 2014 tC and iQ models, along with its 10 Series Edition models which celebrate the brand’s 10th anniversary.

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 |  May 08, 8:34 AM

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Scion has announced pricing for its special 10 Series FR-S, which carries a $2,170 premium over the normal manual model, excluding delivery fees.

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 |  May 03, 2:31 PM

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Ah to be young again. AutoGuide’s nationally recognized, board-certified Oracles remember their youth vividly… it was terrible. People often say age is just a number and you’re only as old as you feel, unfortunately they were born wearing elastic-waist jeans and Science Olympiad fanny packs. Gingivitis arrived when they were in middle school.

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 |  Mar 06, 11:35 AM

An open-top FR-S is finally here, although right now, the Toyota FT-86 Open is still just a concept.

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 |  Mar 05, 7:22 AM

Giving us a preview of the Scion FR-S Convertible, Toyota has officially unveiled its FT-86 Open Concept today at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.

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 |  Feb 28, 7:11 PM

Leaked ahead of its official unveiling at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show is the Toyota GT 86 Open Concept, a convertible variant of the North American Scion FR-S. Continue Reading…

 |  Feb 15, 10:50 AM

The Toyota GT 86 (a.k.a. Scion FR-S) that’s managing to generate more buzz than an obnoxious night club hype man was just spotted topless in the sun. 

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 |  Feb 02, 12:02 PM

AutoGuide.com’s new cars section saw a mix of browsers researching performance and practicality this week.

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 |  Jan 22, 8:15 PM

At the 2013 Chicago Auto Show, Scion will debut a special FR-S that will be used in the 2013 Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach celebrity race this April.

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 |  Jan 17, 5:32 PM

GM might be toying with the idea of building a car to compete with the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ sports cars.

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 |  Dec 27, 1:43 PM

10. 2013 Ford Escape Review


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As 2012 comes to an end, AutoGuide has decided to take a look back at the most watched videos from our collection.

SEE ALSO: 2013 Ford Escape Review – Video

Kicking off the top 10 list is the 2013 Ford Escape video review, where Editor-in-Chief Colum Wood puts the new crossover to the test, admiring its sleek new looks and its handling.

 |  Nov 25, 1:37 PM

HKS USA may not exist anymore, but that hasn’t stopped its parent company in Japan of continuing to manufacture high-quality performance parts. The long-awaited supercharger kit for the Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is now available, though it may be hard to get your hands on it.

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 |  Nov 20, 6:15 PM

On October 31st, 2012, 50 Scion FR-S vehicles assembled a caravan to drive out to Las Vegas for the 2012 SEMA Show. The Japanese automaker was on hand to capture the action, releasing a short teaser video of its trip.

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 |  Nov 03, 3:02 PM

Despite being a diverse list this week, the three most popularly researched cars this week came from one manufacturer: Toyota.

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 |  Nov 01, 3:01 PM

10. Jade Crew Subaru BRZ


In a sea of custom Scion FR-S’ and Subaru BRZs at the 2012 SEMA Show, it’s surprisingly hard to compile a list of the top 10 without some criteria. So to compile our list of favorites, we decided to look at all the 86s and judge based on cleanliness, originality, and functionality – and of course, how it looked on the show floor.

Kicking off our top 10 list is a Subaru BRZ we spotted outside the convention center which to us, defines what a custom daily-driver BRZ should be. Nothing over-the-top, nothing too flashy – just simple and clean, with functional modifications. The Chargespeed carbon fiber lip kit complements the stock bodylines of the BRZ perfectly, while the custom blue Volk Racing TE37SLs pay tribute to a classic wheel that has truly lasted the test of time.

 |  Oct 31, 6:41 PM

Almost a week since the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors were revealed, the Japanese automaker has picked a winner at the 2012 SEMA Show: Chris Basselgia. Basselgia, builder of the Minty FReSh Scion FR-S took home the top prize of $10,000 while John Toca’s FR-S came in second and Daniel Song’s FR-S GT came in third.

View galleries of the Scion FR-S Tuner Challenge competitors below.

GALLERY: Tuner Challenge 1st Place – Minty FReSh Scion FR-S

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GALLERY: Tuner Challenge 2nd Place – Carbon Stealth Scion FR-S

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GALLERY: Tuner Challenge 3rd Place – Scion FR-S GT

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 |  Oct 31, 2:13 PM

If a picture is worth a thousand words, we have a lot to say on just how popular the new Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ is at the 2012 SEMA Show.

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 |  Oct 30, 12:46 PM

Recognized for being the most popular platforms for customization in their segment, the Ford Mustang, Scion FR-S, Jeep Wrangler and Ford F-Series trucks have each just won been awarded a SEMA “hottest car” award. 

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 |  Oct 22, 2:11 PM

Rumors of a turbocharged Subaru BRZ are swirling around the internet, but would a turbo version even make sense?

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 |  Oct 18, 7:50 PM

Each year, Scion hosts the Tuner Challenge pitting three of the nation’s top builders against one another to show off what its cars can do with some creativity and hard work. As the winner was announced at last year’s Tuner Challenge, Scion promised that it would deliver a trio of FR-S models for the 2012 SEMA Show.

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 |  Oct 18, 8:01 AM

The annual SEMA Show is an exciting time for car tuners and enthusiast worldwide, as the aftermarket gets ready to unleash all of its newest products for today’s hottest cars. And what car is hotter this year than the Scion FR-S?

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 |  Oct 06, 12:01 PM

It’s well documented just how great the Scion FR-S handles on the road and on the track, and those lucky enough to own one just know how fun it is to drive on a daily basis.

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 |  Oct 03, 3:10 PM

The Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ are undoubtedly great sports cars, but not every owner has been able to enjoy them as much as they’d like. Many owners have taken to the Internet to express complaints regarding a check engine light, slip light, and idle issue on their new cars.

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 |  Jul 23, 4:32 PM

Scion’s latest ad for its FR-S sports coupe shows more than the car’s backside sliding out around corners, though that’s there too. It give an x-ray view of the boxer engine at work. 

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