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SEMA 2009: A quintet of concept Scions leaves us hungry for more

03 Nov 2009 14:22:00 PST

Written by Frank Filipponio
Just like last year, Scion had a group of tuners develop a whole range of models for SEMA 2009. Clustered in one corner of the Central Hall, the group included the Brandon Leung pickup and 0-60 Rally xD we showed you earlier, as well as another handful of tricked out Toyota lites.

Original story at Autoblog .

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Toyota Says 10 New Models in 2010; FT-86 a Scion?

02 Nov 2009 22:11:49 PST

If it becomes a Scion when it comes here in early 2012, it would likely be the most expensive model in that lineup, probably well over $20,000. Given what Carter said about Corolla/Camry/RAV4 volume, though, I'd bet Toyota in the U.S. is leaning toward the Scion brand instead of the Toyota bra...

Original story at Motor Trend Blog .

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Toyota Celica or Scion tC? Toyota reportedly deliberating over production FT-86 nameplate

26 Oct 2009 08:28:00 PDT

Written by Noah Joseph
Sources: Autocar and The Detroit Bureau]Toyota Celica or Scion tC? Toyota reportedly deliberating over production FT-86 nameplate originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Opinion: Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.12.09

12 Oct 2009 17:20:00 PDT

Written by Damon Lavrinc
goes drifting with Tanner Foust in NASCAR-powered Scion tC! Tanner Foust invites out to sample his NASCAR-powered Scion tC drift car, and after making a few cracks at our expense, leaves us speechless in a cloud of tire smoke.

Original story at Autoblog .

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REPORT: Once again, the Nissan Cube proves that it's hip (for older folks) to be square

24 Sep 2009 07:57:00 PDT

Written by Jeremy Korzeniewski
By now, it's clear that trend is here to stay. According to USA Today, each automaker that offers a box-it-came-in mobile here in the United States - a list that includes the Honda Element, Kia Soul, Nissan Cube and Scion xB - reports that the average buyer is over the age of 40 and brings home o...

Original story at Autoblog .

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Teens still fantasize about these 10 cars

14 Jun 2009 04:35:55 PDT

Canada Honda, Scion, Subaru and Nissan, among others, have used clever marketing and a wide range of inexpensive options to reach teens. They each offer several smallish but practical cars (the US$17500 Subaru Impreza and Scion's US$16500 xB), plus one or two ...

Original story at CTV.ca .

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Scion news and blogs - November 08, 2009

08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 PDT

Below is today's roundup of news and blogs that haven't yet hit top story status by our community. Visit Scion news and blogs for even more news and blogs converage.

• Scion Rally xD -- from Scion News - ZerCustoms
• Payoff for GM as it Posts its First Year-Over-Year Sales Increase Since January -- from MotorTrend Magazine Blogs
• SEMA 2009: Brandon Leung's Scion xB channels Bonneville circa 1955 -- by Frank Filipponio from Autoblog
• Scion Concepts -- from Enthusiast Brand Motor Trend
• Scion brand finally headed to Canada next September -- by Jonathon Ramsey from Autoblog
• Toyota announces Scion for Canada next September -- by Jil from CanadianDriver
• VIDEO: Formula D Judgment Day 2009 -- by Jonny Lieberman from Autoblog
• MotoIQ provides sport compact geeks a port in the storm -- by Damon Lavrinc from Autoblog
• American Car Quality Improves, but Asians Still Dominate -- from MotorTrend Magazine Blogs
• Daily U-Turn: What you missed on 10.26.09 -- by Damon Lavrinc from Autoblog

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Comparison review: Six subcompact hatchbacks (Third place)

11 Jun 2009 22:13:12 PDT

There isn't too much wrong with the 2009 Scion xD relative to its competitors, but it doesn't do much all that well either. In most ways, the Scion xD is simply acceptable by the class standards, nothing more. It's rarely a standout for positive or for ...

Original story at Examiner.com .

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Review: 2009 Chevrolet Silverado Hybrid

08 Jun 2009 06:04:30 PDT

His punch line could have been that the Volkswagen New Beetle and the Scion tC - two subcompacts that cringe at the prospect of towing anything - score 20 mpg, the same as a four-wheel-drive Silverado Hybrid, in EPA city mileage tests. ...

Original story at Automobile Magazine .

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How To: Installing trailer hitch for 05/06 Scion xA

03 Jun 2009 15:07:28 PDT

Written by rss@youtube.com (DJCipster4BREAKS)
Author: DJCipster4BREAKS Keywords: do it yourself how to installing trailder hitch scion xA 2005 Added: June 3, 2009

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2010 Ford Transit Connect First Drive

27 May 2009 21:43:11 PDT

CA The Transit Connect relies on the same hip-to-be-square/foreign-cool mindset that made the first Scion xB attractive. Incidentally, Jim Farley, now Ford Group vice president of marketing, previously presided over the introduction of the Scion brand. ...

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DriveWays: 2009 Nissan Cube S four-door wagon

21 May 2009 13:50:47 PDT

DC Toyota, with its Scion brand, pioneered the current notion of offbeat, inexpensive and easily customizable cars aimed at young people. Leading the charge was the xB, a small, square wagon that was a rousing success. But then Toyota, saying it was ...

Original story at Scripps News .

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2008 Scion xD

30 Apr 2009 13:17:20 PDT

In some respects, however, the xD falls short of the xA it replaces. The xD is heavier than the xA, by 300 pounds, so acceleration is diminished, particularly with the automatic transmission. Also, EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings are poorer, but that's complicated by the EPA's new tes...

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2008 Scion xB

30 Apr 2009 12:18:24 PDT

It's also less distinctive than before, but it's still distinctive compared to other cars of this size. Utility-wise, it's like the Honda Fit (front-wheel drive, five-door with good cargo space), but now it looks more like the Honda Element.

Original story at Automotive.com Scion Feeds .

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Scion’s Installation 5 - New York - May 7

24 Apr 2009 13:50:10 PDT

Scion Installation Five: Self-Portraits NYC Preview from Scion ART on Vimeo. Scion Announces Creative Capital As Beneficiary of National Art Tour INSTALLATION 5: Self Portrait Scion’s Installation 5 Art Tour, which will benefit Creative Capital, arrives in New York, NY in May. The ope...

Original story at Elemental Consulting .

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Scion tC Supercharged User Review 14653

04 Mar 2009 19:14:12 PST

Automotive counterculture made a little quicker. Videopinions are product reviews and demonstrations by the people who use them - in full motion ... uk.video.yahoo.com

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2010 Scion xB RS 6.0

07 Jan 2009 10:41:33 PST

Written by Jamie Lendino
Scion fans with a test for car tech will want to check out the xB Release Series 6.0, a limited production custom vehicle that features an array of navigation, entertainment, media tools, and other options centered around a 5.8-inch touch screen Audio Visual Navigation (AVN) head unit.

Original story at Gearlog .

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Scion xD Review - Kelley Blue Book

02 Jan 2009 09:54:14 PST

Written by rss@youtube.com (kbb)
FOR PRICING & SPECS ON THIS CAR VISIT: http://www.kbb.com/KBB/NewCars/Scion_xD.aspx Scion xD. You may not know it but this is a golden era for entry-level car buyers. Think about it -- at one time a small budget meant buying a small car with limited equipment and even more limited style. Th...

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2008 L.A. Auto Show: Scion Staffers Review the Nissan Cube ...

20 Nov 2008 18:35:19 PST

This is what the new Scion XB could've been. Ever since the last redesign, Scions are mainstream and have toned down from the originals. I think the Scion people are jealous that Nissan is getting the attention that they once had. ...

Original story at Straightline .

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Scion Installation 5 - Miami - Art Basel

19 Nov 2008 17:46:20 PST

Scion is the newest line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Developed with a new generation of youthful buyers in mind, Scion’s mission is to provide distinctive products, the opportunity to personalize, and an innovative, consumer-driven process at the retail leve...

Original story at Elemental Consulting .

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2009 Kia Soul - First Drive Review

13 Nov 2008 11:52:36 PST

Written by Mike Dushane(noreply@blogger.com)
The new Kia Soul begs one big question: Is this thing cool? More to the point, will this thing look cool to at leastsome of the 70 million Generation Y-sters born between 1979 and 1995, the young guys you see in the office these days wearing flip-flops, iPods, and Hollister T-shirts? They’r...

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Opinion: 2009 Scion tC

09 Nov 2008 14:49:11 PST

To bring you this comprehensive review of the 2009 Scion tC, the car experts at TheCarConnection.com researched some of the best reviews on the Web to put together this conclusive review. Then TheCarConnection.com's editors included ...

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Scion - Marketing outside the box

11 Jun 2007 11:22:00 PDT

Written by info.rss@cro.consumer.org (Consumer Reports)
The real payoff for Toyota may not come from outright xB unit sales, but how well their Scion marketing effort pays off in the long term by bringing young buyers into the corporate family. The Scion nameplate is still so new that many buyers have yet to trade in, but of those who have, 45 percen...

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Podcast: Sales soar for Toyota dealership after move

16 Apr 2007 09:27:20 PDT

Written by Luci Scott
Big Two Toyota/Scion, the first dealer to open in the Chandler 202 Auto Park, saw big jump in sales its first two months.

Original story at AZ Central.com .

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Autoblog Podcast #62

12 Apr 2007 07:29:00 PDT

Written by Dan Roth
Filed under: Concept Cars, New York Auto Show, Podcasts, Coupes, Economy, Sedans/Saloons, Sports/GTs, Wagons/Estates, Crossovers/CUVs, Hatchbacks After a far-too-long hiatus, we're back with podcast #62, in which we recap the New York Auto Show. A large contingent of Autoblogger...

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Podcast: Diesel Marathon

29 Oct 2006 21:00:00 PST

The goal is to save fuel: So you drive a smaller car, inflate your tires, and head for the gym. Yes, being overweight can cost you more at the filling station. Why are some Scion dealers running out of room? Also, it's a Diesel Marathon: What is Mercedes-Benz doing to demonstrate its new E-Clas...

Original story at BusinessWeek .

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