AutoWeek on behalf of AutomotiveNews reportedly spoke to Scion last week during the 2013 New York Auto Show and they learned that Scion may be considering moving upmarket to compete against the likes of Mini and others such as the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and the Audi A3. Click here for our original post on the 2014 [...]
AutoCarUK has learned that Toyota has confirmed to be considering turbocharged and supercharged versions of its well-received GT86 sports car. Heck, they might even introduce a high-performance hybrid variant as well. Click here for our original post on the 2013 Toyota FT86 Open Concept. “I’ve been asked a lot about a turbocharging,” Tada said to [...]
Toyota has just unveiled a new variant of its much beloved compact rear-wheel drive sports car, the GT-86. Known as the Toyota FT-86 Open Concept, the new GT-86 variant is essentially a droptop version of the coupe. The 2013 Toyota FT-86 Open Concept features the same 2+2 design as the coupe while the retractable soft [...]
Toyota has just publicly released their list of exciting cars to see at this year’s 2013 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland. A total of four new cars will debut at the show this year with two world premieres and two first appearances. The two first appearances are for the new Toyota Auris Touring Sports, and [...]
At the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon, Toyota’s motorsport partner Gazoo Racing will show a high-performance version of the company’s new Toyota GT 86 Coupe (known to us as the Scion FR-S). Known as the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum, the model will feature extreme design enhancement along with a two-turbos and a supercharger on its [...]
So it’s quite obvious that Playboy carries a mostly male audience and that its demographic is definitely interested in cars rather just scantily clad women. The publication has just released its 2013 Car of the Year list and taking the top owners this year is the new 2013 Porsche 911. Check out more news on [...]
Many would think that Top Gear Host Jeremy Clarkson would most likely pick the most powerful car out there to be his Car of the Year – however, you would be wrong. Check out the Top 10 things you need to know about the 2013 Scion FR-S. Clarkson picked the new Toyota GT 86 (otherwise known [...]
CARandDRIVER has announced its 2012 CARandDRIVER 10Best winners for the year. “Over one week in September, and over a distance of more than 15,000 miles, our editors drove every new 2013 model under $80,000, as well as our returning winners, to bring you this year’s 10Best,” CARandDRIVER said – here’s the full list of winners. [...]
According to a report by AutoCar from the UK, Toyota is planning to debut the convertible version of the Toyota GT 86 / Scion FR-S at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. Check out the Top 10 things you need to know about the 2013 Scion FR-S. While nothing has been confirmed as yet, it [...]
It was recently reported that Subaru is looking into turbocharging its next BRZ to extract a total of 280-hp from the 2.0 liter boxer engine. New reports suggest that Toyota may be going down a different road and has developed a gasoline-electric hybrid system that will increase the Toyota GT 86′s output. Check out the Top [...]
