Monday, January 7, 2013

Scion at The 2013 Canadian International Autoshow - Toronto

Scion at The 2013 Canadian International Autoshow - Toronto
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building and South Building, Toronto, ON
When: February 15 - 24
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Event Details

What: Scion is back and bigger than ever at the upcoming Canadian auto shows. Come to our booth and explore the full line-up including Scion's pro-drift driver, Pat Cyr's, drift FR-S.

Also check out the latest accessories and gear from Scion and don't forget to enter to win a limited edition tC!

See you at the Scion booth!

Time:
February 15, 2013: 12:00pm - 10:00pm
February 16 - 23, 2013: 10:30am - 10:00pm
February 24, 2013: 10:30am - 6:00pm

Tickets:
Online
Adult Tickets: $19.80
Children Tickets (ages 7-12): $6.30
Two-Day Pass: $28.80
Family Pass (includes 2 adults and 2 children ages 7-12): $39.60

Onsite
Adult Tickets: $22 (With $5 coupon on Tuesday February 19 - Friday February 22: $17)
Children Tickets (ages 7-12): $7
Two-Day Pass: $32
Family Pass (includes 2 adults and 2 children ages 7-12): $44

Canadian International Autoshow

Scion at The 2013 Montréal International Auto Show - Montréal

Scion at The 2013 Montréal International Autoshow
Where: Palais des congrès de Montréal 1001, place Jean-Paul-Riopelle, Montréal, QC
When: January 18 to 27 2013
@ 10:00 am
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Event Details

What: Scion is back and bigger than ever at the upcoming Montréal International auto show. Come to our booth and explore the full line-up including Scion's pro-drift driver, Pat Cyr's, drift FR-S.

Also check out the latest accessories and gear from Scion, or head on to our secondary location to check out the latest Tuner Challenge FR-S cars - and don't forget to enter to win a limited edition tC!

See you at the Scion booth!

Time:
January 18 - 26, 2013: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Sunday, January 27, 2013: 10:00am - 7:00pm

Tickets:
Online from January 4 to 27, 2013 and at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal
General admission (13 years old and over): $16
Children (6 to 12 years old accompanied by an adult): $6
Children 6 years old and younger: Free
Family package (2 general admissions and 2 children from 6 to 12 years old): $38

Onsite at the Palais des Congrès de Montréal - January 18 - 27, 2013
General admission (13 years old and over): $16
General admission with Accès Montréal or CAA Québec card: $14
Children (6 to 12 years old accompanied by an adult): $6
Children 6 years old and younger: Free
Family package (2 general admissions and 2 children from 6 to 12 years old): $38
Students and 65 years old and older (with ID): $13

Montréal International Auto Show Website

Wednesday, December 19, 2012

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."

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

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).

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Drift Mania - Round 7 - Saint-Pie

Drift Mania - Round 7 - Saint-Pie
Where: Sanair, 669 Rang Bas du Petit Saint François, Saint-Pie, QC
When: September 15-16, 2012
@ 9am
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Event Details

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.

Buy Tickets

Links:

DMCC

Drift West - Round 4 - Edmonton

Drift West - Round 4 - Edmonton
Where: Castrol Raceway, Nisku, AB
When: September 22, 2012
@ 9am
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Event Details

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

Register

Links:

Drift West

ASN Canadian AutoSlalom - Barrie

ASN Canadian AutoSlalom - Barrie
Where: Barrie Molson Centre, 555 Bayview Drive, Barrie, ON
When: August 24, 2012
@ 10am
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Event Details

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

Register

Links:

ASN National Autoslalom