Category Archives: iQ

The 2012 Informed Speculation scoreboard

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

Rare is the car magazine that does not have a section dedicated to brief notes and comments on future vehicle news, rumors and what we refer to as Informed Speculation, bearing titles such as Upfront, the Oracle, Ampersand and MT … Continue reading →

Posted in Avalon, Camry, CT, ES, Hybrid, Informed Speculation, iQ, iQ, IS, LA Auto Show, Lexus, LS, Paris Motor Show, Prius MPV, RAV4, RAV4 EV, Scion, Tesla, Toyota, Yaris HSD | 1 Comment

Does Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ sharing even extend to exterior colors?

Posted on April 7, 2012 by

During the years-long gestation of the so-called Toyobaru coupe, one of the favorite guessing games was how much or how little differentiation there would be between the Toyota/Scion and Subaru versions. As both were finally unveiled, we learned that there … Continue reading →

Posted in BRZ, FR-S, FT-86, FT86, GT 86, iQ, New York Int'l Auto Show, Scion, Subaru, Toyota | 2 Comments

3-17-12 Tracking The Scion iQ

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Here’s video of the Scion iQ being driven on an indoor go kart track by a SCCA pro driver. This is the first time a gas powered vehicle of any kind has been driven at this particular track. Check out the agility of this latest ultra compact Scion! K1 Speed – Irvine, CA.

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3-17-12 Scion iQ Go – Teaser #2

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Here’s a teaser video clip from the Scion iQ event at K1 in Irvine. No this is not photoshopped!

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3-17-12 Scion iQ Go – K1 Speed Irvine, CA

Posted on March 18, 2012 by

Despite the inclement So Cal weather, a very special Scion made a special appearance at the iQ event. More to come…

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Informed Speculation: the 19 new Toyota, Lexus and Scion models to launch during 2012

Posted on January 30, 2012 by

Ahhh… Pavlov and the conditioned reflex. For those of you that stayed awake during high school science or psychology classes, this was the famous experiment where Russian physiologist Ivan Pavlov would ring a bell at the same time as offering … Continue reading →

Posted in Chicago, ES, FR-S, Frankfurt Motor Show, GS, Hybrid, Informed Speculation, iQ, LA Auto Show, Lexus, LF-Gh, LS, LX, NAIAS, New York Int'l Auto Show, RAV4 EV, Scion, SEMA 2011, Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota, Uncategorized | 6 Comments

Scion’s SEMA Seven for 2011! Booth #20703

Posted on October 28, 2011 by

October 26, 2011 – Los Angeles, CA – It’s hell week and we’re quickly approaching opening day of the 2011 SEMA Show in Las Vegas. Luckily for Scion, they’re ahead of the game as they have completed all of their … Continue reading →

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As Toyota announces North America, China and Thailand production cuts, a roadmap for a return to normalcy emerges

Posted on April 24, 2011 by

With Toyota having set its pared-down post-earthquakes and tsunami Japan production schedule all the way until Friday 3 June, it is hardly surprising that the carmaker’s other production locales would soon follow suit. Here is how those plans currently stand: … Continue reading →

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2011 Geneva: FT-86, Hybrids and more!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by

The 2011 Geneva Auto Show is home to key Toyota models that have been unveiled for the world to see. The FT-86 II Concept, Yaris HSD Concept, the Prius+ (aka Prius V for North America) and the EV Prototype (which … Continue reading →

Posted in FT86, Geneva, Hybrid, iQ, iQ, Prius, Prius MPV, Scion, Toyota, Yaris, Yaris HSD | 1 Comment