Scion FR-S named 2013 AutoGuide.com "Car of the Year" and "Top Pick" by Autos.ca

- AutoGuide.com describes 2013 FR-S as "stand-out winner among its competitors" that is setting "new benchmarks in its class" and is "an important car for the automotive history books"

- autos.ca offers top pick accolade for "steering, response and control" and bringing back "fun-to-drive"

TORONTO, Ontario, December 19, 2012 - The 2013 Scion FR-S has been recognized by AutoGuide.com as its “car of the year” and has also been named a "top pick" by autos.ca.

AutoGuide.com is a website that offers the latest automotive news and reviews based on "thorough tests of every car on the market." In a detailed article outlining why the FR-S is the online publication’s choice for car of the year, Colum Wood, Editor-in-Chief, described how "a sports car should be agile, well-balanced, responsive and intuitive, responding to driver inputs."

The FR-S, he wrote, "takes these qualities to an impressive level and flatters the driver."

Wood added that the car "delivers a level of fun and coolness that no smartphone can." In conclusion, he stated that the Scion FR-S is "an exceptional car” that “doesn’t just live up to the hype, it exceeds it."

Further endorsing the engineering excellence of the FR-S, Autos.ca noted why the FR-S is a top pick: "One of the most talked-about vehicles in recent memory, the FR-S has lived up to the insane hype. With steering, response, and control, the FR-S has brought back fun-to-drive and rear-wheel drive to value-conscious consumers."

The Autos.ca staff of eight editors and writers ranked each vehicle for sale in Canada for the 2013 model year. Their assessment to choose "top picks" in each of 10 vehicle categories was based on factors including styling, comfort, functionality, quality, performance, fuel economy, safety features, reliability, and value for money, as well as class-specific aspects such as cargo capacity, payload, towing, utility, and ground clearance.

"We thank both AutoGuide.com and autos.ca for the great recognition of the FR-S," said Larry Hutchinson, Senior Executive Director, Scion Canada. "Canadians have taken to this authentic rear-wheel-drive sports car that delivers exceptionally balanced performance and handling, compelling style, flexible utility and surprising fuel efficiency."

Toyota announces voluntary safety recall of certain 2012 and early 2013 scion iQ vehicles

TORONTO, Ontario, November 7, 2012 - Toyota Canada Inc. (TCI), announced that it will conduct a safety recall involving approximately 1,307 Scion iQ vehicles to inspect the front passenger Occupant Classification System (OCS) weight sensor cables and install new protective covers over the sensors.

The front passenger seat assembly of the Scion IQ is equipped with sensors for the OCS which is used to control the operation of the front passenger Supplemental Restraint Systems, such as the airbags and seat belt pre-tensioner. Cables for the sensors located in the seat track can come into contact with an object placed near the seat track and become damaged as the front passenger seat slides forward or backward.

If the cable becomes damaged, the airbags may not deploy as designed or the airbags and seat belt pre-tensioner may be improperly activated. No injuries have been reported. No other Toyota, Lexus, or Scion vehicles are involved.

Owners of vehicles covered by this recall will receive an owner notification letter via first class mail starting in early December, 2012. The repair will take approximately one hour depending on the dealer’s work schedule.

Customers who have any questions are asked to contact their local Scion dealership or contact Scion Canada at 1-866-9-SCION-1 (1-866-972-4661).

Drift Mania - Round 7 - Saint-Pie

Where: Sanair, 669 Rang Bas du Petit Saint François, Saint-Pie, QC

When: September 15-16, 2012

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What: The DMCC (Drift Mania Canadian Championship) is the leading drifting series in the country. Don't miss some of the hottest sideways action in the country, including Scion's very own star, Pat Cyr. Scion will also be on site with some cool contests and prizes, as well as with the brand new Scion FR-S.

Time: September 15, 16: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Ticket Details:

REGULAR TICKET: At the gate: $30 - Online: $25 + cost management (Gift bag included)
VIP TICKETS: $150 (Gift bag included).
Children 12 years and under: Free
VIP 50% discount for children under 12.

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Drift West - Round 4 - Edmonton

Where: Castrol Raceway, Nisku, AB

When: September 22, 2012

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What: Drift West is the leading drifting organization on the West Coast, hosting a four-round drifting championship. Come and take a spin behind the wheel of the all new Scion FR-S on a specifically designed track.

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

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ASN Canadian AutoSlalom - Barrie

Where: Barrie Molson Centre, 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON

When: August 24, 2012

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What: The ASN National Autoslalom Championship gathers the best autocross drivers in the country for a 3-day race against the clock, one-at-a-time, on a course designed with skill, fun, and safety in mind. Scion has teamed up with the organizers to offer a chance for event participants to test-drive the all new Scion FR-S.

Time: 10:00am - 5:00pm

Registration Details:

The cost of the 3-day event is $120 and is open only to individuals that have previous Solo2 experience and a membership in an ASN affiliated club or SCCA or NASA

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ASN National Autoslalom

VCMC Superchallenge - Vancouver

Where: British Columbia (BC) Driving Centre, 18200 Ford Rd, Pitt Meadows, BC

When: August 10-12, 2012

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What: The VCMC Series gives drivers a chance to race against the clock, one-at-a-time, on a course designed with skill, fun, and safety in mind. Scion has teamed up with VCMC organizers to offer participants a chance to test-drive the all new FR-S.

Registration Details:

Entry to the event is by pre-registration only.
Early Bird Entry $100 (until July 31) includes one Saturday night dinner ticket and commemorative 30th anniversary T-shirt.
Register by July 25 to guarantee a specific T-shirt size.
Additional dinner tickets are $10 each.
The standard entry fee is $125 (after July 31). Registration closes August 8 at 9pm.

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DriftOps - Shannonville

Where: Shannonville Motorsport Park, Old Highway 2, Shannonville, ON

When: August 12, 2012

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What: Don't know how to drift? Don't have a drift car? Scion has something for you! Join us at Shannonville Motorsport Park, and experience drifting in a brand new Scion FR-S on a wet skid pad.

Time: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Registration Details:

$120 prepaid by Aug 3rd, $150 after Aug 3rd

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Spectators are free

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