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SEMA Show debut for Scion tC low-rider concept
 The 2009 edition of the SEMA Show that will take place in Las Vegas is the best place for tuning companies to give it all out, as it is maybe the most important tuning event of the year. People that will be lucky enough to have the possibility to go visit the Las Vegas tuning show will get to see a number of Scion based tuning projects. One of the most eccentric modified cars that will be on display at the SEMA Show is a low rider version of the Scion tC that was made by EPIC Cartel, which is a tuning company. ...
Tags: tc, low-rider, concept, show, debut, sema, scion
Toyota is recalling Scion xD, Matrix and Corolla
 Toyota USA announced today a 95,700 recall 2010, 2009 Toyota Corolla, 2008, 2009 Scion xD and Corolla Matrix cars sold in America after they discovered that 'condensed moisture from the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) port may seep into the brake system vacuum port and freeze' the firm stated.'Should this condition continue, ice may slowly accumulate at the brake system vacuum port and in the extreme case, ultimately plug the vacuum port. As a result of the accumulation of ice, power assist to the brakes would gradually decrease and lead to lengthened vehicle stopping distances'.This error occurs just in temperatures that are very low, the Japanese ...
Tags: recall, matrix, corolla, scion-xd, toyota, error
Scion shows off its iQ Concept 2009
 While this IQ model is sold already in Europe and Japan as a Toyota, now gets its shot in America with the hipper, younger Scion brand name. Unlike other markets whit the 1.0-liter 3-cylinder engine available, this IQ will be available only with the four cylinder 1.3-liter unit. This makes 93 hp (quite respectable)— not bad for a 3-seat (plus luggage) auto that returns over 55 mpg maybe. The iQ production is sold currently in Europe and Japan. Calif. - Five Axis of Huntington Beach took the iQ model to the upcoming level having aggressive interior and exterior changes that show the personalization potential of ...
Tags: scion, iq, concept, 2009, ny, show, xb
Identity crisis for Scion
 Scion dealers to the older clients: GET OFF MY LAWN! (plus kindly going to Toyota part of that showroom.) Scion was debuted originally in 2002 combating the trend of Toyota in having an average client that was older, over 40. The idea is simple: youth-oriented brand hooking younger people that would graduate later to products from Toyota. Unfortunately because all the Scion models share the showroom space with Toyota, they could not hide the autos from those old people.What happened now is the spiral of marketing going wrong. Either is because of the quality product or it's just wanting to have a younger ...
Tags: scion, identity, crisis, toyota, sales
2009 tC Sports Coupe by Scion
 Scion announced the tC sports coupe 2009, the best-selling auto in the Scion lineup. This vehicle remains unmodified, and this tC Spec Package - discontinued.The firm is offering the distinguished Sporty Package by the upper mesh grille, low beam projector-type headlights having black trim on front, plus tail lights that are similar on style to headlights presenting round mix lamps.A double overhead-cam 2.4-liter four cylinder engine having Variable Valve Timing that poses intelligence powers the Ultra Low Emission Vehicle - CARB-certified on producing 161 hp. The tC has a 5-speed manual transmission or the available controlled 4-speed automatic electronical transmission.The tC unit is available with ...
Tags: scion, 2009, tc, sports, coupe
Scion announces pricing of xD Release Series 1.0
 Scion announced the third limited-production of Scion for this year, the xD Release Series 1.0 (xD RS 1.0), will be at the dealer showrooms starting in June. The xD RS 1.0 2008 has Hot Lava exterior paint. The first limited edition xD unit will turn heads having a DAMD body kit, with rear spoiler, some Release Series wheel covers plus TRD lowering springs. On the interior, the xD RS 1.0 will have Hot Lava accented seats plus interior trim, a RAZO Release Series shift knob. Like all the Release Series autos, an separate numbered badge completes this uniqueness of this car.Only 2,000 Scion models of ...
Tags: scion, pricing, xd, release, series, 1.0
Pricing announced for 2009 Scion xB and tC
 Scion announced the pricing for the 2009 unit year xB urban utility vehicle and the tC sports coupe. This xB will come at dealerships later this month and the tC will be arriving in May.After a major unit change this year, the xB carries over having only a change on exterior color. Stingray Metallic is replacing Nautical Blue Metallic. The base MSRP (for that iconic xB) is $15,750 when it’s equipped with the five-speed manual transmission plus $16,700 for a four-speed automatic having sequential shifting. For both configurations, the prices represent a raise of $100 or of 0.6 percent.The sporty tC 2009 carries over also ...
Tags: scion, xb, tc, pricing
Pricing announced for Scion tC Release Series 4.0 2008
 Scion will reveal at the Auto Show in Chicago the second limited-production 2008 Scion, the tC Release Series 4.0 (tC RS 4.0). The pricing will begin from $17,000 for the manual transmission and from $17,800 for the automatic transmission one.The tC RS 4.0 2008 will have Galactic Gray Mica exterior paint and it will come featuring VIP-themed enhancements. A body DAMD kit and some upper grille will make this tC model standout. A color-keyed rear spoiler also will be available. The inside of the tC RS 4.0 will be gray and black Alcantara® seats, `tC RS 4.0` embroidered at the front and on rear seats, ...
Tags: scion, tc, release, series, rs, 4.0, 2008, pricing, chicago, price
Scion will reveal new Concept during the New York Auto Show
 Scion will reveal at the New York Auto Show in April a new Concept car. Also the company reported that it will keep a low profile during the 2008 Chicago Auto Show in February, with no important product debuts planned for the Lexus, Scion or Toyota brands.The Big Apple has been always a natural setting for the Scion name and the revealing of its concept autos. In 2006, Toyota youth brand took out the Scion Fuse concept, some futuristic coupe inspired by the Hako Super GT racing vehicles competing in the JGTC series in Japan.There are no further details about the future concept, so stay ...
Tags: scion, new, concept, new york, auto, show, chicago, 2008
Des Moines Scion tC shown at SEMA
 The second model tC Scion shown at SEMA was the Des Moines tc – a customized 2006 model. It has Turbonetics Turbo System T3/T04, Spearco intercooler, HRE 5-spoke 19`` wheels, OBX sport pedals…
Tags: scion, tc, des, moines, sema, custom
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