New Gen Y Buyer Survey Spells Trouble for Detroit

Auto pricing website TrueCar studied the car buying behaviour of four million Gen Y (18 to 27 year-old) over a twenty-four month period and here’s what they found.
Scion took the crown for top brand, with 37.4% of the market and for top model (the tC coupe), with 21.2%, while second place went to Mitsubishi (32.1%) and their Lancer sedan (20.3%).
Mazda was the third most visited brand for Gen Y buyers, though only 17th in terms of model. The top four vehicle choices were Japanese, with a German in seventh place and a South Korean in ninth.

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All-New 2012 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid Coming this Fall

Toyota officially placed the arrival of the all-new 2012 Camry sedan and its hybrid sibling (2010/2011 Camry pictured above) in the U.S. market for this fall during the company’s annual national dealer meeting which took place on Wednesday in Las Vegas.
The Japanese company said that the next generation of its best-selling model will move away from the conservative designs of the past.
“Designed to meet the changing needs of the 21st Century driver, the new Camry will provide technologically advanced features, a contemporary design inside and out, improved performance and refined ride and handling,” Toyota said in a press statement.

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Scion Releases Pricing on 2012 xB, Unsurprisingly it gets New Audio Systems

When Scion announces a new model year change for one of its vehicles, more often than not, it concerns an upgraded audio system and nothing much else. That’s the case with the 2012MY xB which enters the new model year with a standard AM/FM/CD/HD/USB 160-watt maximum output Pioneer audio system, which includes HD Radio technology and Bluetooth connectivity allowing for both hands-free phone connection and streaming audio capability.

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Scion Introduces Updated 2012 tC and New tC RS 7.0

It’s only been eight months in the market but Scion has already announced a 2012 model year version of its latest tC sports coupe. Leaving aside the equipment upgrades for the basic model, the most important news for the 2012MY is the launch of the first release series for the second-generation tC sports coupe.

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2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpapers

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

2011 Scion FR-S Sports Car Wallpaper

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2011 Scion FR-S Concept Review,Specs and Official Photo Gallery

Scion has introduced a car FR-S sports coupe concept at the show in 2011 New York International Auto Show. Scion FR-S Concept will inspire for new models coming to the Scion brand in 2012. Scion FR-S Concept, which stands for Front-engine, rear-wheel drive, which is an authentic sports car with an interesting style, perfectly balanced performance and handling, as well as utilities and MPG are surprisingly flexible.

“Scion is always experimenting with new things,” said Jack Hollis, Scion vice president. “The brand is iconic with the xB, adrenalized by the tC, and groundbreaking with the iQ. The FR-S will expand the brand into yet another new dimension that I know it is truly destined for.”

The Scion FR-S is a real “shoot” born into a long history of Toyota performance cars and motor sports. The sports coupe is most influenced by the generation of the Corolla AE86, better known as the Hachi-Roku inspired knowledge, ie “8-6″in Japanese. The front-engine, rear-drive coupe was balanced and properly, making it a good choice for car enthusiasts.

Inspired by the AE86 FR-S is built around the core target, “Pure Balance”, with the strategic placement of a flat 2.0-liter boxer engine in a front-engine, rear wheel drive configuration begins. The engine size and compact form, the Scion FR-S ‘powertrain is mounted lower and further back to back, giving the car a lower center of gravity and dynamic tariffs to rear weight ratio.

The fierce exterior of the Scion FR-S Concept is a good reflection of its inner power. The intimidating proportions of the concept give it a dominant stance that bleeds performance. The profile, inspired by the Toyota 2000GT, reveals a hood-line that is remarkably sleek and low, made possible by the boxer’s architecture. The low stance continues to exaggerate the FR-S’ menacing face, which is made up of sharp lines, a wide mouth and angular headlights that include bright LED clusters.

The solid panel roofline is sleek, lightweight and rigid, slotted with an aerodynamic shape that channels air cleanly over to the top. The front fenders protrude upward, making space for the massive monoblock Five Axis 20×8.5-inch wheels, while the muscular rear fenders are widened to house the 20×10.5-inch wheels, emphasizing the Scion FR-S Concept’ staggered stance and rear-wheel-drive setup.

The rear fascia sits low and wide, with extensive lower treatments that surround the dual exhaust exits and contribute to excellent aerodynamics. LEDs illuminate both the edgy taillights and the bold “SCION” logo. The concept features four-piston-caliper front brakes that clamp down on monstrous 18-inch annular carbon ceramic matrix rotors that are fixed to the wheels in a motorcycle-fashion.

The Scion FR-S Concept is layered in rich coats of Code Red, the appropriately named color that consists of a custom blend of candy and a developmental additive from BASF called Mearlite SSQ.

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Scion’s People Talk About the FR-S Concept Coupe

While Toyota’s European engineers are putting the final touches on the production version of the FT-86, here in North America, the Japanese company’s Scion brand is trying to keep the hype going around the FR-S concept car, which debuted at the New York International Auto Show in April.
Scion released two new videos on the its upcoming rear-wheel drive sports car hosted by Ken Gushi, a resident Scion Racing driver who currently pilots a 2009 tC in the Formula Drift series, and Jack Hollis, the Japanese firm’s Vice President.
The two men talk about the FR-S and how it came to be. You can watch the clips by following the jump below.

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2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback

2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback Review

2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Scion 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the Scion xB Base Hatchback. This 2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback Power (SAE) : 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 162 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions : 167.3 in. overall length, 69.3 in. overall width, 63.4 in. overall height, 102.4 in. wheelbase, 60.0 in. front track, 59.8 in. rear track and 34.8 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle. And Interior dimensions : 40.0 in. front headroom, 41.2 in. rear headroom, 52.7 in. front hip room, 46.7 in. rear hip room, 40.7 in. front leg room, 38.0 in. rear leg room, 55.8 in. front shoulder room, 54.7 in. rear shoulder room and 100.8 cu ft. interior volume.

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2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback 4

2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback 5

2011 Scion xB Base Hatchback Specification

Price: $16,950
MPG: 22 - 28 mpg
Bodystyle: Hatchback

Performance
* Engine: 2.4L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 22 MPG city, 28 MPG highway, 24 MPG combined and 336 mi. range
* Multi-point fuel injection
* 14.0-gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 158 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 162 ft lb of torque @ 4,000 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
* Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) stability control
* Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, semi-independent rear torsion beam suspension with coil springs

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Driver and passenger and passenger power ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 167.3 in. overall length, 69.3 in. overall width, 63.4 in. overall height, 102.4 in. wheelbase, 60.0 in. front track, 59.8 in. rear track and 34.8 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy-look
* Mica paint
* Rear window defroster
* Curb weight: lbs
* Intermittent windshield wipers
Interior
* Front 12V power outlet(s)
* Roof antenna
* Pioneer audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format)
* Cargo capacity: 69.9 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 21.7 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Trip computer: includes average speed, average fuel economy, current fuel economy and range for remaining fuel
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
* Sports driver seat, sports Front passenger seat:
* Height adjustable front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Two height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Interior dimensions: 40.0 in. front headroom, 41.2 in. rear headroom, 52.7 in. front hip room, 46.7 in. rear hip room, 40.7 in. front leg room, 38.0 in. rear leg room, 55.8 in. front shoulder room, 54.7 in. rear shoulder room and 100.8 cu ft. interior volume
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Remote power locks , speed sensing
* Power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger, power windows,
* Front reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Cloth upholstery
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Six Pioneer speakers
* Tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system

Warranty
Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 5 year / 60,000 miles
Roadside 2 year / 25,000 miles
Rust 5 year / Unlimited miles

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Toyota Sees North American Production Returning to 100% in September

Toyota on Thursday revised an earlier forecast predicting that North American production would return to 100 percent towards the end of the year with the company now stating that it expects normal output levels to be achieved in September.
Following the problems that arose after the March 11 earthquake and tsunami in Japan, Toyota and its suppliers ramped up their efforts and as a result, eight of the company’s 12 North American-built models returned to 100 percent production on June 6.

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VIDEO: Toyota FT-86 Freshly Spied at the Nurburgring Race Track

If anything else, spy photographers have their work cut out with the new Toyota FT-86 sports coupe. As we are nearing closer to the launch of the production model, the Japanese automaker has increased its presence at the Nordschleife circuit in Germany to fine tune the chassis and mechanical hardware, with this latest scoop video showing a camouflaged prototype in action.

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2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback

2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback Review

2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback is a new car issued by the manufacturer of Scion in 2011. This car is one of the car edition of the Saab 9-3 2.0T Sedan. This 2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback Power (SAE): 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 173 ft lb of torque @ 4,100 rpm. For the Exterior dimensions:174.0 in. overall length, 70.7 in. overall width, 55.7 in. overall height, 106.3 in. wheelbase, 60.6 in. front track, 61.4 in. rear track and 37.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle.

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2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback 4

2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback 5

2011 Scion TC Base Hatchback Specification

Price: $19,275
MPG: 23 - 31 mpg
Bodystyle: Hatchback

Performance
* Engine: 2.5L in-linefour-cylinder DOHC with variable valve timing and four valves per cylinder
* Unleaded fuel
* Fuel economy: EPA (08):, 23 MPG city, 31 MPG highway, 26 MPG combined and 378 mi. range
* Multi-point fuel injection
* 14.5gallon fuel tank
* Power (SAE): 180 hp @ 6,000 rpm; 173 ft lb of torque @ 4,100 rpm

Handling
* ABS
* Brake assist system
* Ventilated four-wheel disc brakes
* Electronic brake distribution
* Electronic traction control (via ABS & engine management)
* Immobilizer
* Space-saver spare tire with steel rim
* Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) stability control
* Independent front strut suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs, independent rear wishbone suspension with stabilizer bar and coil springs

Exterior
* Body-color front and rear bumpers
* Driver and passenger and passenger power ,body-color door mirrors
* Exterior dimensions: 174.0 in. overall length, 70.7 in. overall width, 55.7 in. overall height, 106.3 in. wheelbase, 60.6 in. front track, 61.4 in. rear track and 37.4 ft. curb-to-curb turning circle
* Halogen headlights with projector beam lenses
* Luxury trim: alloy-look
* Mica paint
* Rear window defroster
* Electric glass sunroof
* Weights: published curb weight (lbs): 3,102
* Intermittent windshield wipers

Interior
* Front 12V power outlet(s)
* Fixed mast antenna
* Pioneer audio system with AM/FM radio, CD player (reads MP3 format)
* Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
* Cargo capacity: 34.5 cu. ft. w/rear seat down and 14.7 cu. ft. all seats in place
* Trip computer: includes average fuel economy
* Cruise control
* Front cup holders
* Outside air temperature indicator
* Intelligent driver front airbag, intelligent passenger front airbag with occupant sensors
* Bucket driver seat ; details: manual height and manual tilt, bucket front passenger seat:
* Front seat belts with pre-tensioners for driver and passenger
* Front seat center armrest
* Two active height-adjustable front head restraints, three height-adjustable rear seats head restraints
* Interior dimensions: 37.7 in. front headroom, 36.4 in. rear headroom, 52.6 in. front hip room, 48.5 in. rear hip room, 41.8 in. front leg room, 34.6 in. rear leg room, 55.4 in. front shoulder room, 52.1 in. rear shoulder room and 88.4 cu ft. interior volume
* Driver and passenger knee airbags
* Low tire pressure indicator
* Remote power locks
* Power steering
* Power windows, express driver and passenger
* Front reading lights
* Rear seat belts for driver, rear seat belts for passenger, 3-point rear seat belts for center
* Rear seats: details: manual recline
* Rear view mirror
* Steering wheel-mounted audio controls
* Remote control trunk/hatch release
* Front and rear curtain airbag
* Seating: five passengers
* Cloth upholstery
* Service interval indicator
* Front side airbag
* Eight Pioneer speakers
* Leather-trimmed, tilt/ telescoping steering wheel
* Tachometer
* Driver and passenger vanity mirror
* Ventilation system

Waranty
Basic 3 year / 36,000 miles
Free Maintenance N/A
Drivetrain 5 year / 60,000 miles
Roadside 2 year / 25,000 miles
Rust 5 year / Unlimited miles

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SCION xB 2010

The 2010 xB is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in two trims, the 5-Door Wagon 5-Spd MT and the 5-Door Wagon 4-Spd AT.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 158-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the 5-Door Wagon 5-Spd MT. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the 5-Door Wagon 4-Spd AT.

The 2010 xB is a carryover from 2009.

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SCION xB 2010

The 2010 xB is a 4-door, 5-passenger wagon, available in two trims, the 5-Door Wagon 5-Spd MT and the 5-Door Wagon 4-Spd AT.

Upon introduction, both trims are equipped with a standard 2.4-liter, I4, 158-horsepower engine that achieves 22-mpg in the city and 28-mpg on the highway. A 5-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on the 5-Door Wagon 5-Spd MT. A 4-speed automatic transmission with overdrive is standard on the 5-Door Wagon 4-Spd AT.

The 2010 xB is a carryover from 2009.

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