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Scion's small xD hatchback seems to live in the shadow of The Box, the iconic xB.

The 2010 Scion xD is both smaller and less boxy than its deliberately bricklike brother xB.

As European manufacturers get more serious about cutting emissions and attacking climate change, some very interesting small, fuel-efficient cars are starting to emerge.

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT JONATHAN WONG: While the xB is Scion's most recognizable vehicle, it's the tC that caters most to drivers.

Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. has released new service resources for the independent repair community, which the company says improves upon the Toyota/Lexus/Scion technical information Web site , with new functionality, including: short and long-term subscriptions to the Toyota Technical Information System diagnostic software application, TIS ...

The two body styles of this model clearly cater to two different classes. While the sedan is slightly more conservative in its trims and interior treatment, the three- and five-door Liftback models are more flamboyant, with a more aerodynamic look, European design influences, and a rear roof spoiler atop the hatch.

With gas prices slowly slipping upward again, gaining about two cents in the last week so that now they are between $2.59 and $2.70 nationally, interest is again swinging toward subcompacts and microcars.

By Jim Henry Nov 9, 2009 In only its second year, U.S. sales are down sharply for the Smart brand.

Kogi has been such a phenom, even New Yawkers are tracking its movements, says Mouthing Off .

Now that all three boxy cars from Scion, Kia, and Nissan are together for the first time in the U.S. market this year, we thought it fitting to spotlight the standout custom examples we saw while perusing the show floor.

DCH Auto Group Invites Consumers to 'Test Drive' Them with New Advertising Campaign... Below is an auto news article from November 03, 2009 from Automotive.com and PRNewswire.

Toyota's youthful Scion brand will be represented by an array of custom-made cars at this week's SEMA gathering in Las Vegas including this low-rider tC that was crafter by the crew over at EPIC Cartel.

Scion strutted into the 2009 SEMA Auto Show with at least seven powerhouse offerings, including a Kogi xD Mobile Kitchen by MV Designz that includes a kitchen sink, barbecue grille and a right taillight that holds the condiments.

General Motors Co., Ford Motor Co. and Toyota Motor Corp. all reported gains in sales of cars and light trucks in the U.S. last month compared with a year ago, the latest signs that the auto industry may be emerging from a two-year slump.

Clustered in one corner of the Central Hall, the group included the Brandon Leung pickup and 0-60 Rally xD we showed you earlier, as well as another handful of tricked out Toyota lites.

At a meeting in Detroit today, Bob Carter, group vice president and general manager of the Toyota Division for Toyota Sales U.S.A., gave journalists a primer on some of Toyota's future U.S. plans and a general overview of the automaker's recent issues , including the now infamous floor mat situation.

Ask any European or American who's been to both sides of the Atlantic, and they'll tell you: Europe sure isn't America, and vice versa.

Consumer Reports ranked Ford's Fusion among the highest for family sedans in reliability, but Scion was the top-ranked brand overall.

Price : $21,636 Powertrain: 161-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder, five-speed manual transmission Includes: Panoramic glass roof, premium Pioneer sound system, 18-inch black finish alloy wheels, custom shift knob, rear pedestal spoiler, four-wheel ABS, remote keyless entry EPA mileage: 20 city/27 highway This week, the highly detailed but rather ...

Just a few days before the opening of the 2009 SEMA show, Scion rolled out several of its tuner cars for this year's show at an event in Los Angeles.