Jalopnik
Posts Tagged “
Scion
”
novelties
Grandma and Grandpa Go Ghost Riding, Ghost Riding Officially No Longer Cool
We knew ghost riding was definitely on the downward trend after being all the rage with rappers and military convoys for going on two years now. But, after seeing this video of Gran and Gramps gettin' jiggy with their Scion, we know it wasn't yet dead. Now it is. However, we find it amusing and sad that these two have better moves than any of the Jalopnik staff — even at Wert's mythical weekend wedding. (Thanks for the tip Richard) [Youtube]
news
Scion Chooses Lackluster HD Radio For Its Audio-Centric Customers
Toyota has recently announced a partnership with iBiquity, which will put HD Radio systems in a variety of Scion vehicles. What makes this partnership even funnier is the PR-speak Toyota used to announce the partnership."Since Scion customers are in tune with audio technology, it makes sense that we enhance our already outstanding audio offerings for them," said Jason Adang, Accessory Audio and Electronics Planning Manager, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Digital HD Radio technology is ideal for our youthful, tech-savvy customers who will enjoy the wide range of content available on HD Radio channels."Toyota hasn't gotten that hint that HD Radio is floundering, big time. This whole marketing thing is pretty new to Scion, as well. More »
offbeat news
Dealer Sets Scion xB On Fire, Destroys It
A forum member over at ScionLife took his Scion xB to the dealer for a technical service bulletin issue this past week and got a call no car owner ever wants to receive. Somehow, the dealer managed to set his car on fire. The customized xB was totaled in the blaze and the Scion dealer has promised to replace the xB. Although there's no word on the aftermarket parts destroyed in the fire, we're assuming they'll be replacing those as well. We knew the xB was a hot little car to Scion fan-boys, but this is ridiculous.[ScionLife via MotiveMag via Autoblog]
offbeat news
Scion Gets Its Assy McGee On For Youth Marketing
Scion sure does know its youth demographic. Is there anything a kid enjoys more than faux graffiti designs and a talking ass cartoon character? No, not really. Scion's latest outreach to the youth market comes with a mock commercial featuring Assy McGee as a Scion xB slinging salesman—Assy is the gun-welding main character of the same-named Adult Swim cartoon. The commercial is featured within the actual show, and not as its own entity. If you're still curious what this Assy McGee guy is all about, check out a video after the jump. More »
contests
Postal Service Scion Hako Takes Top Honors
Congratulations to reader and USPS aficionado suzq044, for the commentariat have dubbed you the winner of the Scion Hako Redesign competition. We were pulling for the Hakominos and earlier the paper-and-tape Rothified Hako, but saying so may have steered voting so we decided not to. We have to say the entries were most impressive, ranging from incredible technical prowess to displays of absolute comic genius. To claim your prize suzq044, send an email to me and we'll get those sweet, sweet Scion hats in the mail tout de suite. Thanks to all who entered and hopefully Toyota got the clue that we were none too thrilled with their latest box on wheels.
contests
Choose The Winner Of The Scion Hako Redesign Contest
Despite the mass confusion we caused when the underfed server hamsters failed to order the galleries properly, yesterday's voting saw some clear front runners emerge in our effort to redesign the ugly-stick inspired Scion Hako Concept. While we're kind of disappointed the Burberry Wert version didn't make the cut, we completely understand there's only so much Wert the commentariat can take. In any case, the final five have been selected and now it's up to you to vote for our winner. If yours is among the chosen, make sure to jump into the comment section and lobby the cause. We'll be declaring the winner on Monday, so good night, and good luck.More »
contests
Scion Hako Redesign Contest, Let The Battle Begin
We tried, we really did. We just couldn't cut the entries from the Scion Hako Redesign Contest down enough to make this voting process even mildly manageable. We apologize if your entry got left on the cutting room floor, but we were inundated with chops that ran the scale from amazing to amazingly awesomely bad. What we're left with is a set of forty of the best, worst, and most amusing redesigns for the fug-nasty Scion Hako. Since there are so many entries, we're going to let you narrow things down a bit. To keep things fair we stripped the names off and we're not going to name names on this round, just so some of you more popular hooligans don't win by sheer wit. Browse through the gallery and pick out your favorite, make a note of the number above the image and vote away. We'll take the top 5 vote-getters and have a vote-off tomorrow afternoon then send the winner some rad hats.More »
novelties
Scion Speak, Because Kids These Days Think Graffiti Is Groovy
Scion Speak is a new online custom graphics generator from the company that brought you the Hako. Don't think the factory dubs and the chrome skull gear lever are custom accoutrement enough? Now you can create free semi-custom coats of arms from a selection of hundreds of graffiti artist designed templates. Once you're done, you can save your design and take it to a sticker maker or paint shop and pay real money to have it made. More »
new york auto show
Redesign The Scion Hako Concept - Win Some Scion Hats
To say the Scion Hako Concept went over poorly with the Jalopnik staff would be something of an understatement. Every time we checked the front page we'd recoil in horror as the Hako scrolled past on the screen. It became the generic stake by which other cars were measured. "At least it's not the Hako" was heard more than once. Now, considering the depth of photochopping skill we seeMore »
5:00 PM on Fri Mar 21 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
5,342 views,
171 comments
new york auto show
Scion is known for trying to be hip with the kids, but I have a feeling its latest concept, the Hako, is a couple steps too far, even for the spikey haired, angsty kids of America. Hako means box and this is very boxy, even more boxy than the xB. If you remember, Scion originally teased the Hako Coupe concept two weeks ago, but here she is in all of her ugly glory. Original speculation suggested that this could take the place of the xA, but something tells me that wouldn't fly too well.
More »
Scion Hako Coupe Concept Live Unveil
Scion is known for trying to be hip with the kids, but I have a feeling its latest concept, the Hako, is a couple steps too far, even for the spikey haired, angsty kids of America. Hako means box and this is very boxy, even more boxy than the xB. If you remember, Scion originally teased the Hako Coupe concept two weeks ago, but here she is in all of her ugly glory. Original speculation suggested that this could take the place of the xA, but something tells me that wouldn't fly too well.More »
3:57 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Travis Hudson
7,460 views,
98 comments
Latest by n/a: I like everything aft of the A pillar. They need a slight tweak on the front end but overall, I like it! more »
new york auto show
Scion Haku Spied Before Press Conference
It was like a scene from The Sting, with yours truly and Robert Farago of The Truth About Cars as the fast talking, quick thinking con men (we'll let you decide who is Newman and who is Redford). The Scion press room was surrounded with security but the awkward prize, the new Scion Hako (aka Scion tC replacement), was waiting within. Farago deftly distracts the first guard with the old "Excuse me ma'am but have you seen my puppy" trick while I used my mistakingly printed manufacturer's pass to sneak past the second one. We were able to get on stage and snap a few pics before a security official put his chest into my camera. More coming soon.
2:50 PM on Wed Mar 19 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,960 views,
41 comments
Latest by sgodun: Haikus are easy But sometimes they make no sense. Refrigerator. more »
new york auto show
Scion Hako Concept, Replacement For TC Coupe To Drop In New York
Scion just released this teaser image of the Hako Coupe Concept, which will debut at the New York Auto Show later this month. It's expected that the Hako will represent a near-production version of 2006's Fuse concept and could replace the TC coupe. Judging by the picture, Scion are looking to bring their coupe styling more in line with their popular XB hatchback. The press release follows the jump. More »
3:00 PM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Wes Siler
5,080 views,
37 comments
geneva motor show
Toyota Urban Cruiser To Land At Geneva
Possibly because people who drive Land Cruisers tend to drive in urban areas, Toyota has decided to bring the production version of their Urban Cruiser concept to Europe. Though this new ride has the dimensions of an SUV, it's practically a compact car. The good news is this new utility vehicle will have an advantage in mileage and emissions over true SUVs. No word on whether or not this will come to the US, but it's almost exactly the same thing as a Scion xD. Press release below the jump.More »
chicago auto show
2008 Scion tC Release Series 4.0 to Debut at Chicago, Continue Software Naming Convention
Toyota just dropped a press release which has everyone running to their Tandy's and Apple ]['s to make sure it's still 1987. Scion will be bringing what's called the 2008 Scion tC Release Series 4.0 to the upcoming Chicago Auto Show and will be making them available as of March. The "tC RS 4.0" as the marketeers are calling it, will have an array of "VIP-themed enhancements" such as gray sparkley paint, a body kit, embroidered alcantera seating, fancy steering wheel and shift knob and special badging. Pardon our underwhelmed reaction, but it sounds like an appearance package only a 17 year-old-old could love. If it floats your boat you better hop up real quick, grab the $2700 premium, and head down to your Scion dealer cause only 2300 are planned. Presser to the same effect below the fold. More »
3:45 PM on Fri Feb 1 2008
By Ben Wojdyla
3,693 views,
16 comments
novelties
The Chevy 350 V8-Powered Scion xB Defies Stereotypes, Logic
As we become a more automotively diverse culture you're bound to see dozens of modded Scions and JDM Nissans with Fairlady badges on one side of town, and some good old boys in their Camaros and small-block powered Novas on the other. Rick, of Whitemarsh, Maryland, has found a way to roll with both crews by dropping a stroked 350 V8 good for 450 horsepower in his 2004 Scion xB.More »
new york auto show
The bargain-basement badge from the super number one best automaker from the land of the rising sun confirmed to the Line on the Inside they'll be debuting a new concept vehicle for Scion come the New York Auto Show in April. The last concept we saw from the budget brand was the Scion Fuse (pictured above) from the 2006 New York Auto Show. How'd that one end up faring? Well, the pooping trunk luckily hasn't made it into any new designs from Toyota's below-the-budget levy line. But Edmunds Ed Hellwig-run shop also got the scoop that Toyota hates the Chicago Auto Show, and they're not going to do jack squat there for any of their three brands come next month. Sorry Chicago, guess it's just going to be all-Challenger, all-the-time next month.
New York Auto Show: Scion to Reveal New Concept at New York
The bargain-basement badge from the super number one best automaker from the land of the rising sun confirmed to the Line on the Inside they'll be debuting a new concept vehicle for Scion come the New York Auto Show in April. The last concept we saw from the budget brand was the Scion Fuse (pictured above) from the 2006 New York Auto Show. How'd that one end up faring? Well, the pooping trunk luckily hasn't made it into any new designs from Toyota's below-the-budget levy line. But Edmunds Ed Hellwig-run shop also got the scoop that Toyota hates the Chicago Auto Show, and they're not going to do jack squat there for any of their three brands come next month. Sorry Chicago, guess it's just going to be all-Challenger, all-the-time next month.
5:30 PM on Fri Jan 18 2008
By Ray Wert
2,409 views,
32 comments
Latest by n/a: I think this car would be excellent if its gray color was matte. Spy-car... signature: "I like to drink coffee and smoking cheap cigarettes before bed. I dream faster." (c) Steven Wright: Coffee and cigarettes more »
news
KBB Predicts Highest Resale Value Cars, Pats Super Bowl
The folks over at Kelley Blue Book have announced the ten vehicles they predict will have the best resale value over the next five years in each category. Not surprisingly, the Corvette Z06 makes the list for "high performance vehicle" as there's no high privilege charge attached to buying a new one. They predict you should be able to get 50% of what you paid back in five years on the Vette. The full list below the jump:More »
