Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces 2013 Model Year Prices for Camry and Camry Hybrid, Prius c and Scion xB
Dec 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc., today announced manufacturerâs suggested retail prices (MSRP) for the 2013 Camry and Camry Hybrid mid-size sedans, Prius c hybrid sub-compact and the Scion xB, urban utility vehicle. Price adjustments were announced on 12 current 2013 mo ... Continue reading
First Drive 2013 Scion FR-S By Henny Hemmes
Nov 26, 2012
First Drive 2013 Scion FR-S By Henny Hemmes Senior European Editor The Auto Channel REDONDO BEACH, November 21, 2012. Many young people have waited for the Scion FR-S to hit the North American market. The equivalent of the Toyota GT 86 and Subaru BRZ just arrived here and during my stay well before the opening of the L ... Continue reading
Scion tC Named to Top 10 in 2013 Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards
Nov 26, 2012
The 2013 Scion tC was honored today as an overall Top 10 recipient in Kelley Blue Book's respected annual 2013 Best Resale Value Awards for its anticipated best sustained value after five years of ownership. Automotive analysts used data from the Kelley Blue Book® Official Residual Value Guide to determine which new v ... Continue reading
Nov 8, 2012
I-95 Toyota & Scion presented a Toyota Sienna to Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia (HSSCG) at the dealership today as part of the Toyota 100 Cars for Good program, a major philanthropic initiative in which the automaker is giving away 100 cars to 100 nonprofits over the course of 100 days. The program is the firs ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces Voluntary Safety Recall of Certain 2012 and Early 2013 Scion iQ Vehicles
Nov 7, 2012
TORRANCE, Calif., Nov. 7, 2012 â Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. (TMS), today announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 11,200 Scion iQ vehicles to inspect the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor cables and install new protective covers over the sensors. ... Continue reading
Toyota Produces 25 Millionth North American Built Vehicle
Oct 31, 2012
Toyota celebrated the 25 millionth vehicle manufactured in North America today at a ceremony at its Georgetown, Ky., plant coinciding with the start of production for the all-new 2013 Avalon. The milestone vehicle â a Classic Silver Hybrid Avalon â represents 26 years of manufacturing, a direct investment of ... Continue reading
Scion FR-S Named Hottest Sport Compact at the 2012 SEMA Show
Oct 30, 2012
The Scion FR-S earned industry recognition today with the Hottest Sport Compact award on the first day of the 2012 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) Show in Las Vegas. The annual SEMA Show brings together specialty-equipment manufacturers and industry leaders to showcase the best in vehicle customization an ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
Oct 27, 2012
As the newest facet of its "What Moves You" brand campaign, Scion has launched a new program this week entitled Motivate that presents young self-starters in the creative arts community with opportunities to achieve their dreams by winning personal business mentors, up to $10,000 and Scion vehicles. The evolving brand ... Continue reading
2012 Scion iQ Week-Long Review By Michael Bernstein
Oct 17, 2012
2012 Scion iQâ¦Smart yes, Mensa no. by Michael Bernstein Michigan Bureau The Auto Channel Upon first sight of the IQ, Scionâs latest sub compact looks more like a golf cart than a road worthy car, I thought my editor had made a mistake, how else could I explain why it was me, a full grown man of athletic size, ... Continue reading
Scion iQ EV Arrives for Campus and Urban Car-sharing Programs
Oct 17, 2012
Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), USA, Inc. today announced the arrival of the 2013 Scion iQ EV in the U.S. The iQ EV is a battery- electric 4-seater city commuter car designed for car-sharing programs, in urban and campus environments. "Toyota believes battery-electric vehicles have the potential to play a role in future mobi ... Continue reading
Oct 16, 2012
More than 10,000 Scion owners and their friends are expected at Southern California theme park Knott's Berry Farm on Wednesday to donate a Toys for Tots gift and receive a Halloween scare. The Scion Night at Knott's Scary Farm is the carmaker's largest owner appreciation event, now in its ninth year and expected to dra ... Continue reading
Scion and ATTIK Showcase Unique "Scion Story" in New "What Moves You" Cross-Media Brand Campaign
Sep 28, 2012
Global creative agency ATTIK is very proud to announce the forthcoming launch of the latest brand campaign for the Scion line of vehicles from Toyota Motor Sales (TMS), U.S.A., Inc. Elements from this new "What Moves You" campaign will debut across America next week in targeted television, cable, print and online media ... Continue reading
Sep 27, 2012
Scion today announced the launch of its brand campaign "What Moves You" featuring its own unique "Scion Story." The campaign launches today at www.Scion.com and continues with targeted high-profile broadcast, print, online and out-of-home placements next week. "The recent introductions of the FR-S sports car and the pr ... Continue reading
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