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While Scion isn’t a brand known to many people outside of America, it’s Toyota’s youth oriented marque specifically for the North American market. One of the brand’s product is the Toyota 86-based Scion FR-S. For the upcoming SEMA show, Scion will be presenting three concepts based on the FR-S. The …

This year’s Pikes Peak International Hill Climb championship sees Evasive Motorsports’ Scion FR-S (Toyota 86) participation for the first time. The grueling race up to the 4300 metres (14,110 feet) high summit in Colorado Springs means both the driver, Robert Walker, and the machine will be tested to their limits. Fully …

Canadian tuner SR Auto Group has packaged up some of the best aftermarket parts to create this unique Scion FR-S (Toyota 86). Fitted with one of the most talked about body kits for the FR-S, the Rocket Bunny wide body kit by Trust/GReddy features flared fenders all round, front lip, …

The much sought after Toyota 86 has just become more desirable with the release of a limited “Cup Edition“. With only 86 examples to be made, the exclusive Cup Edition GT86 will cost £2500 dearer than the standard car. It gets a set of 18″ OZ Ultraleggera alloy wheels shod …

Just how many different styles of body kit can the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S) have? The 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon had the answer – too many! From subtle add-on kit to widebody transformation and even a LF-A replica, the Toyota 86 is really a tuner’s playground. Let’s meet the candidates …

The crowd puller at the 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon (January 11-13) is none other than this GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum by Japanese tuning house Gazoo Racing. Based on the Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S), the GRMN Sports FR Concept Platinum features a whole new look thanks to redesigned from and …

Toyota’s default tuning house TRD (Toyota Racing Development) is set to bring out a track version of the hugely successful Toyota 86 sports car (Scion FR-S) at the upcoming 2013 Tokyo Auto Salon. Called the Toyota 86 TRD Griffon, Toyota recently tested the concept at the Tsukuba Circuit in Japan …

Aero kit specialist Chargespeed is the latest aftermarket manufacturer to join the rest in offering a full body kit for the hugely successful Subaru BRZ and Toyota 86 sports coupe. The Chargespeed package consists of a new front bumper with extra large centre air intake good for cooling the intercooler …

The Subaru BRZ STI will reportedly hit showrooms in the first half of 2013 in Japan, according to a report by AutoExpress. Like the BRZ itself, which is a departure from what Subaru traditionally offers, the BRZ STI (concept shown in photos) will take this one step further – it …

The annual Scion Tuner Challenge gives three custom car builders the chance to turn their designs into reality. For 2012, Scion gave each builder a new Scion FR-S (Toyota 86) and a budget of $15,000 to turn the FR-S into a SEMA show car. One of the contestants is Daniel …

Although the Subaru BRZ is a highly capable sports car, die-hard fans were let down when the Japanese company, which builds its name on turbocharged all-wheel drive vehicles, offered the car solely with a naturally aspirated engine. However, that could be changing soon if a recent Automotive News’ report is …

One of the most talked about sports car of the year, the Subaru BRZ has been given more style. The special BRZ STI concept sports kit was unveil at the 2012 Australian International Motor Show. The BRZ STI concept is purely a design proposal with no performance upgrade, despite the …

The latest aftermarket aero kit on offer for the game changing Toyota 86 (Scion FR-S / Subaru BRZ) comes from Japanese tuner Varis. The package consists of a front bumper lip, side skirts, rear guards, front grille, fender garnish, carbon fiber bonnet and rear spoiler. The kit results in a …

Subaru’s in-house performance tuning arm, Subaru Tecnica International (STI) has just released new aerodynamic parts for the game changing Subaru BRZ sports coupe. The new parts include a “front under spoiler” that is attached to the bottom of the front bumper and new side skirts. The aero parts are designed …