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Scion FR-S Race Car Unveiled – To Compete in 2012 Formula DRIFT Series

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Scion unveiled its Scion Racing/GReddy FR-S race car at the 2012 North American International Auto Show. The FR-S race car will be driven by Ken Gushi in the 2012 Formula DRIFT series. The Scion FR-S race car is a joint product between Scion Racing and GReddy, it delivers 600 horsepower and is built inspired by the all-new 2013 Scicon FR-S, which will go on sale in the Spring of 2012. About 2013 Scion FR-S The FR-S – which stands for Front-engine, Rear-wheel drive, Sport. The Scion FR-S is produced inspired by the AE86 Toyota Corolla. It’s 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine is jointly developed by Toyota and Subaru [Subaru BRZ] See “Press Release” for details about Scion “First 86″ Program, which gives 86 lucky people the opportunity to be among the first to own the Scion FR-S. Lowest Insurance Rates for your Scion

Toyota Prius c to Join Prius Family After U.S Debut at the 2012 NAIAS

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The Toyota Prius c made its debut at the 2012 North American International Auto Show and will join the Prius family to be available to U.S market in March of 2012. Having a starting MSRP below $19,000, the Prius c will be available in four trim levels offering desirable features, equipment, and enhanced capability. Designed to function as an urban friendly vehicle, the letter “c” stands for “city”, the Prius c has city fuel economy rating of 53 mpg. When traveling on the highway, it has fuel economy rating of 46 mpg. The Prius c is smaller and lighter than the midsize Prius. It measures 157.3 inch long, 56.9 inch high and 66.7 inch width. It weighs 2,500 lbs (3,042 for the midsize Prius). Along with an electric motor, the Prius c is powered by a 1.5-iter 4-cylinder gasoline engine. The engine produces 73 horsepower and 82 lb-ft of torque, contributing to a total hybrid system output of 99 horsepower. Prius c is available with 15-inch or 16-inch wheels. Th

Toyota NS4 Plug-in Hybrid Concept Unveiled at the 2012 NAIAS

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Debuted at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the Toyota NS4 concept is a dedicated plug-in hybrid, which separate from the Prius family, signals a new styling direction and vision of Toyota. The NS4 features emerging technologies from Microsoft, Intel and Saleforce. Its Human-Machine Interface (HMI) provides a user interface built around a multi-touch screen with the look and feel of a smartphone. All the latest state-of-the-art safety features from Toyota are implemented in this car, including Pre-Collision System (PCS), Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB), and Blind Spot Monitor (BSM). The NS4 concept features four new glass technologies integrated into the windshield and front triangle, door, and rear windows. All these glass technologies not only help improve driver visibility, but also improve gas mileage and electric driving mode mileage efficiency Inner and outer rear view mirrors have been replaced with cameras that provide the driver with a panoramic