Bang for the Buck: What Should You Drive? Jun 26, 2008
com's list of the 10 most economic vehicles to own includes the Hyundai Accent, Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Honda Civic, Nissan Versa, Mazda MAZDA3, Kia Rio, Scion xB and Toyota Corolla. A non-car option is the Vespa scooter at 72 miles per gallon, sales are up 105 percent over last year. (ABC News)
Nissan Cube: Something weird is coming Jun 24, 2008
Meanwhile the boxy Honda Element and Scion xB have gained avid followings here. In fact, the American-made Element isn't even available in Japan anymore, but it still sells well in the states. (CNN -- Money)
Gearing up for smaller vehicles Jun 14, 2008
" Grayce wrote on Jun 9, 2008 7:08 PM:" Everyone has their favorite car and my favorite is my 2005 Scion xB. Great gas mileage, lots of room, easy to handle and oh so easy for senior citizens to get in and out. Once upon a time when my son was around he would say, "we'll take my car." Now he just holds out his hand for the keys. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Gearing up for smaller vehicles (987) Jun 12, 2008
Grayce wrote on Jun 9, 2008 7:08 PM:" Everyone has their favorite car and my favorite is my 2005 Scion xB. Great gas mileage, lots of room, easy to handle and oh so easy for senior citizens to get in and out. Once upon a time when my son was around he would say, "we'll take my car. " Now he just holds out his hand for the keys. Everyone who has driven it comments on how much fun it is to drive, all the pep it has, how much room inside and the gas mileage. ". (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Best used fuel-efficient cars Jun 6, 2008
The Scion xB has a distinctly European look, with unique boxy body lines ... 2004 - '06 Scion xB Overall MPG: 32/30 ... A five-seat wagon, the Scion xB has a distinctly European look, with unique, boxy body lines that definitely stand out in a crowd -- and it's stylish inside, too. (CNN -- US)
Luxury brands dominate vehicle quality survey May 28, 2008
Toyotas Yaris subcompact, 4Runner midsize sport utility vehicle and Sequoia large SUV were winners, as was the Scion xB small multifunction vehicle. Toyotas Lexus RX 350 tied with Fords Land Rover LR2 in the near-luxury SUV category. (MSNBC -- Business)
Three Friends Drive Through 48 States in Five Days May 16, 2008
The car they used was a 2005 Scion XB, chosen for its relatively spacious interior and good gas mileage. The only modification they made was the installation of a vortex generator at the trailing edge of the car s roof. (Fox News)
8 fuel-sipping SUV alternatives May 16, 2008
The tough, lovable Scion xB has become an even more viable SUV alternative with its recent redesign. There's more interior space and more useful cubbies in which to toss random stuff. (CNN -- Money)
Drivers aim for 48 states in five days May 5, 2008
Guinness World Records doesn't recognizes cross-country driving records because they encourage speeding, but the Utah bloggers are trying to beat the "best known time" for a circular drive through 48 states, in a Toyota Scion xB.. The previous record, they say, is 5 days, 7 hours and 15 minutes - they aim to complete the 48-state drive within 5 days. (AZCentral -- News)
VIDEO: Scion Takes a Spin with Assy Apr 4, 2008
We love finding innovative and fun ways to increase awareness of our new Scion xB, said Jack Hollis, Scion VP. This Adult Swim integration will really engage Scion enthusiasts and viewers alike as we communicate our brand philosophy and some xB features in a fun and entertaining manner. . (TVweek.com)
Automakers suffer through clunker of a quarter Apr 2, 2008
Toyota says its tiny Yaris, Scion xB and Prius and Camry hybrids were winners. But overall, the results show that "Toyota is not immune from the economic cycle either," said Bob Carter, general manager of Toyota's U.S. sales operation. (USA Today -- Autos)
Scion to Sponsor Swim's 'Assy' Apr 1, 2008
Per terms of a sponsorship deal with Adult Swim, Scion xB will serve as the lone integrated brand throughout season two of Assy McGee ... Toyota is looking to get maximum exposure for the 2008 Scion xB, an entry-level wagon designed to appeal to younger drivers ... Per terms of a sponsorship deal with Adult Swim, Scion xB will serve as the lone integrated brand throughout season two of Assy McGee, the network s animated series about a crack detective who s a regular Dirty Harry. (MediaWeek.com)
Move over, big trucks and SUVs: Here come the cars Mar 20, 2008
Francis says he was spending $160 a week on gas for his Dodge Ram 1500 quad-cab pickup and Ford Expedition SUV. He traded the pickup last year for a Toyota Scion xB compact car. His wife let go of the Expedition this month for Ford Taurus X, a crossover based on the Taurus sedan. (USA Today -- Autos)
Safety advances on the horizon, but at a cost Feb 3, 2008
A sub-$14,000 Hyundai Elantra has six airbags and antilock brakes; a sub-$16,000 Scion xB has all that plus an electronic stability system. Move up to a luxury car and you can get swiveling headlights, smart cruise control, lane departure warning systems, and more. (Boston Globe)
2008 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport Jan 26, 2008
Shop it against: Toyota Matrix XR, Mazda3 S Sport, Chevrolet HHR, and Scion xB base wagon. Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Inside Toyota's Hybrid Truck Dec 29, 2007
The studio has created some of the company's boldest and best-selling vehicles, including the 2005 Scion xB and the 2001 Highlander SUV. Now, Toyota's American designers are at it again. On Jan. 13 the company will take the wraps off yet another vehicle that could have embattled American automakers scrambling to catch up. (BusinessWeek)
COLUMN: Sorry to choose a middle ground, but smoking ban is a mixed blessing Dec 13, 2007
I say, let s ban any car made in that burnt orange color, or some of those ugly boxy vehicles, like the Scion xB. Sure, many people like them, but I don t, so let s ban them. Looking at them makes my eyes water, and that s just not healthy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Products: Nissan's 'affordable supercar'; VW gets spacey Nov 15, 2007
" The twin-turbo V-6 produces 480 horsepower, clearly in the supercar range, combined with a six-speed transmission. Hyundai Genesis Coupe: For a more affordable sports car, here's an entry from Hyundai. Racy looks, 300 horsepower and less than half the projected price of the Nissan GT-R. The rear-wheel-drive Genesis coupe will arrive in showrooms in early 2009 as a 2010 model. And it will be priced at about $25,000. Genesis is "the most emotional" Hyundai ever with its graceful curves and... (USA Today -- Autos)
Scion Rocks With Snow Patrol Nov 1, 2007
The winner of the contest will also receive a 2008 Scion xB wrapped in the cover art. With sales down almost 30 percent this year due to some model changeover, Scion is seeking a more mass appeal. (AdWeek)
Asian car brands top Consumer Reports survey Oct 17, 2007
BEST AND WORSTSmall car Best: Toyota Yaris, Honda Fit Worst: Dodge Caliber, Volkswagen JettaFamily car Best: Toyota Prius, Honda Accord Worst: Chevrolet Impala, Volkswagen PassatUpscale/luxury car Best: Lexus GS450h (hybrid), Acura TSX Worst: Cadillac STS, Mercedes-Benz CLSWagon/minivan Best: Pontiac Vibe, Scion xB Worst: Chevrolet Uplander, Hyundai EntourageSmall SUV Best: Honda Element, Mitsubishi Outlander Worst: Dodge Nitro, Jeep Wrangler (four-door)Midsize SUV Best: Toyota Highlander, Honda... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Analytical firms use mouse clicks and search terms to track trends online Oct 15, 2007
When AOL search data were mistakenly published last year, personal details emerged, from the mundane - someone with a Scion XB needed brake pads - to the serious query, "how to tell your family you're a victim of incest?". Marketers used to ask "Will it play in Peoria?" Today, they don't need to settle for the residents of one archetypal city to tailor their pitches. (Boston Globe)
Hyundai Elantra wins praise Oct 2, 2007
The Elantra, recently redesigned, competed against the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra and Scion xB.. Three of the models received "Very Good" overall test scores from CR, while the Sentra got a "Good.". (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bigger is better for Scion Oct 2, 2007
The 2008 Scion xB is bigger than the quirky car it replaces, but does that make it better ... While not all changes are for the better, the redesigned Scion xB offers more power and safety features than the cult car it replaces ... The Scion xB competes in a relatively small but steadily growing field of smallish, wagonish-type rides. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Newest little Scion comes up short Sep 20, 2007
The new Scion xD looks very much like a smaller version of its new big brother, the redesigned Scion xB.. Obviously, the xDs "chunk of steel" design isn't going to appeal to everyone - or even most people - but it's not supposed to. (CNN -- Money)
Death Valley's a hotbed of car-testing intrigue Sep 5, 2007
The Kias were tested against peers, a new Scion xB for the sports crossover, and a Toyota 4Runner and a Dodge Durango for the SUVs. As soon as they hit the road, it was clear the Kia team wasn't alone. (USA Today -- Autos)
Hyundai Elantra Outpoints Competitors in Consumer Reports' Tests of Four Small Sedans Aug 31, 2007
Mazdaspeed3 becomes CR's top-rated sports car YONKERS, N.Y., Aug. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --- The redesigned Hyundai Elantra outscored the Mitsubishi Lancer, Nissan Sentra, and Scion xB in Consumer Reports' testing of a group of four small sedans and wagons for the October issue ... Two of the seven vehicles rated for this issue are recommended by Consumer Reports --- the Scion xB and the Mazdaspeed3 ... With its enormous backseat, spacious cargo area, easy access and relatively powerful... (PR Newswire)
Drivers under 21 can now Zip Aug 30, 2007
"These locations are more stand-alone and in less populated areas." GW students under 21 can purchase a minimum $25 yearly Zipcar membership and will be granted access to a "dedicated fleet" of three cars: a Honda Civic, a Honda Element and a Scion XB. They will be parked in the Law School parking lot at the corner of 20th and H streets, Perez said. Once the student turns 21, he or she will then have access to the more than 500 cars in the city, she added. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Kelley Blue Book, KBB.Com Name Top New & Used Back-To-School Rides Aug 29, 2007
2008 SCION xB SPORT WAGON. Scions second-generation box-on-wheels is larger, more powerful and less square than its predecessor. (KWTX.com, TX)
Best Back-To-School Rides Picked Aug 29, 2007
2008 Scion xB Sportwagon. 2007 Suzuki SX4 hatchback. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Is your ride tricked out? Send us a photo! Aug 23, 2007
Maybe you have a F-150 with custom 12-inch aluminum alloy rims, or a tuned-up Scion xB with blue neon ground effects and an electric orange paint job. Whatever the style, send us your photos and dont forget to include a caption with information on the model and setting. (MSNBC -- Business)
Team Jefferson Commercially Viable Semifinalist in DARPA Urban Challenge Aug 12, 2007
Tommy Junior's cost has been less than $50,000 in hardware which includes its stock Scion xB automotive platform, and a few man-years of software development. "Driverless robotic cars shouldn't cost ten million or even one million dollars," says team lead Paul Perrone. (PR Newswire)
SCION xB - APPLE IN EYE OF GEN Y STRANGELY APPEALING SCION XB Aug 5, 2007
Article:SCION xB - APPLE IN EYE OF GEN Y STRANGELY APPEALING SC:/c/a/2007/08/04/MTT6RD04B1. DTL Article:SCION xB - APPLE IN EYE OF GEN Y STRANGELY APPEALING SC:/c/a/2007/08/04/MTT6RD04B1 ... I suppose others have a more highly refined sense of aesthetics, but I just can't get behind the debate over the old vs. new Scion xB, the funky five-seat space wagon sold by Toyota's Gen Y-oriented brand. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Honda fit too much in demand Jul 29, 2007
The 157-inch-long Fit, which has an EPA highway rating of 38 mpg, competes mainly with the Toyota Yaris, Scion xB and Nissan Versa. The Fit debuted in April 2006, and Honda sold 27,934 units in the United States last year. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
more reader opinions Jul 21, 2007
I only wish the writer would have highlighted CNW's "Dust to Dust'' report in which they granularly calculate the total energy impact and cost of every automobile sold in the United States from development to retirement. If you account for the Prius' carbon tire print during its lifetime, poseurs Leonardo DiCaprio and Al Gore might not be so vocal in support. From the higher energy impact of the Prius' low weight steel, to the very messy processing of the nickel for its batteries all the way to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
Space race: For automakers, bigger is better, nevermind gas Jul 16, 2007
The new Scion xB what was previously an odd, boxy vehicle sometimes compared to a rolling microwave oven for the seriously hip grew a foot longer, 3 inches wider and more than 600 pounds heavier when it recently went on sale. As a result, it consumes 14% more gas than the model it replaces. (USA Today -- Money)
Will Scion Change The World? Jul 1, 2007
The new Scion xB, just on sale, is nowhere near as boxy as the original model. It's 167 inches long, which still is short, but is a foot longer than the original xB. It is also three inches wider, so inside room is up 36%, and the back seat is spacious. (Forbes)
Wonder wheels: 25 cars that gained a lot of traction Jun 25, 2007
Cars, trucks with impact - USATODAY.com. Real solutions for your real estate needs. (USA Today -- Money)
25 rebels of the road Jun 25, 2007
Cars, trucks with impact - USATODAY.com. A QUARTER-CENTURY OF CHANGES. (USA Today)
Driving small doesnt mean less safe Jun 20, 2007
And the all-new 2008 Scion xB weighs 3,086 pounds when its equipped with an automatic transmission. Remarkably, thats heavier than a 1986 Ford Taurus or Buick Century. (MSNBC -- Business)
Too Much CAFE Makes Cars Smaller, More Expensive: Doron Levin Jun 16, 2007
Though Toyota justly deserves praise for its fuel-stingy Prius gas-electric hybrid, the automaker also just introduced a new Scion Xb small car oriented to the youth market that's heavier and thus burns more fuel than the model it replaces. That's not villainy, just a reflection of Toyota's understanding that Americans' like spacious cars. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
Toyota Launches The All-New 2008 Scion xB and xD Urban Utility Vehicle Jun 15, 2007
Friday 15 June, 2007. By:, Special to the Daily World. (Atlanta Daily World, GA)
Toyota Scion xB is a bigger, more lovable kind of goofy Jun 15, 2007
Toyota has overhauled its Scion xB squarish sedan, leaving little but the name intact ... The Scion xB has grown. (USA Today -- Money)
The new xB: Scion's icon loses rough edges Jun 13, 2007
The redesigned 2008 Scion xB is on sale now ... 2008 Scion xB Scion is Toyota's anti-Lexus. (CNN -- Money)
MotorHead: Scions xB grows up Jun 8, 2007
Bottom Line: 2008 Scion xB ... Verdict: The 2008 Scion xB is a bigger, faster and smoother car ... In designing the new, bigger 2008 version of its cult-hit Scion xB subcompact cube, Toyota took a leaf out of General Motors Vice Chairman Bob Lutzs book. (MSNBC -- Business)
Now you're in Honda's Element May 27, 2007
As a result, it bears more than a passing resemblance to the boxy Scion xB, so much so that it looks like a bigger version of that vehicle instead of a rival in the marketplace. And if Porsche hadn't already employed the Boxster moniker, it would have been a perfect fit for this model of the Element. (Boston Globe)
Rebels with a Car May 21, 2007
Drawing styling cues from the Scion xB and the Ford SYNus concept unveiled at the 2005 NAIAS in Detroit, the Rebel concept is about social interaction, functionality, and the relationship buyers have with personalized products. Like the Scion xB, the Rebel concept can be customized to fit the needs and style of an individual, but the Rebel goes a step further: the car features interchangeable panels that incorporate various functions at the rear, which can be reconfigured in a variety of... (BusinessWeek)
Ex-N.J. Governor Wants to Preach, Teach May 5, 2007
" McGreevey declined an interview request Thursday. The Episcopal Church has been far more welcoming of gays than the Catholic Church, which condemns homosexual conduct but professes love for the individual. ___ Associated Press writers Jeffrey Gold and Janet Frankston Lorin in Newark, N.J., contributed to this story. ___ Copyright 2007, The Associated Press. The information contained in the AP Online news report may not be published, broadcast or redistributed without the prior written... (The Daily Reflector)
A Carmaker Wired to Win May 1, 2007
Visit any Toyota plant in Japan, and it's easy to grin at the Orwellian factory banners emblazoned with exhortations such as "good thinking means good products." Yet you will also see a high-tech ballet of a half dozen separate car models from the Corolla compact to the youth-oriented models like the Scion xB gliding along a single production line in any of a half-dozen colors. Overhead, car doors flow by on a conveyor belt that descends to floor level and drops off the right door in the correct... (BusinessWeek)
Toyota shifts gears for low-key, buzz-based Scion ad campaign Apr 27, 2007
Not unless you're a young man with an artistic bent, in which case Toyota is fairly sure you have already tripped across one of its edgy Internet ads, cryptic movie trailers or other odd marketing placements for the redesign of its boxy Scion xB that goes on sale next week. Toyota is actively trying to isolate Scion messages from the tragically unhip by relaunching the xB without any advertising on television or in mainstream publications. (USA Today -- Money)
At Shanghai auto show, a polyglot design vocabulary Apr 22, 2007
The Great Wall Coolbear concept vehicle, first shown in Beijing, was created by Chinese designers who flew to European and American design institutes for help and then ended up producing a high-roof vehicle reminiscent of Toyota's Scion xB.. At least one Chinese company has started showing a knack for savvy marketing, although its vehicle designs remain derivative. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Where's the Dobbs Democrat? Apr 12, 2007
") Why would Pelosi want to stop the Republicans ripping themselves apart over immigration and start the Democrats ripping themselves apart over immigration? Possible answers: 1) She's a fool; 2) She knows the Republicans won't stop ripping themselves apart; and 3) She knows it's inevitable that the Dems will start ripping themselves apart soon enough, so the time to pass a bill is now, before the dueling sides have ginned up, when she can sneak a semi-amnesty past the unions (who have lots of... (Slate)
Cool new cars change color Apr 11, 2007
A ChromaFlair color called "scorched penny" is used in the 2006 special-edition Scion xB Release Series 4. 0 from Toyota. (CNN)
Ford Chief Sticking to His Road Map for Turnaround Apr 5, 2007
In 2008, those vehicles will be joined in showrooms by the boxy Flex, which bears a strong resemblance to two other models already on the road: the Scion xB, a small van sold by Toyota, and the cube-like Honda Element. In fact, the chocolate brown Flex on display at the Javits Convention Center yesterday had a white roof like that on a certain Toyota, the FJ Cruiser. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Pirates Q&A with Dejan Kovacevic Apr 5, 2007
I did not realize and my little Scion xB almost slid all the way to the bottom. Thankfully, I was able to back off. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Outbreak hitting area pigs hard Apr 5, 2007
2006 Scion xB, BURGANDY, Miles: 9,374, Price. 2004 Honda Civic, RED, Miles: 53,072, Price. (The Daily Reflector)
3 Dead in Houston Office Building Fire Mar 29, 2007
" The building, constructed of glass and masonry in the early 1980s, sits on the 610 Loop, a busy highway. An engineering firm and several medical clinics are listed as tenants. Herring said that in the 18 months she had worked there, she had never been involved in a fire drill or heard the fire alarm, and she said she never saw sprinklers go off. Boxer Property Management Corp., which manages the building, declined to comment. Workers in a Chicago high-rise office tower also got a scare... (The Daily Reflector)
Honda's Undesirable Element Mar 23, 2007
The boxy-but-good concept, which also less explicitly animates models like the Scion xB from Toyota () and General Motors' () Chevrolet HHR, won the model positive press early on, including a nomination for the North American Truck of the Year in 2003. The upgraded SC starts at $22,695, nearly four grand more than a basic Element, which goes for $18,900. (BusinessWeek)
Cars ranked by chemical content Mar 22, 2007
Worst, best picksThe Ecology Center's worst vehicle picks, in order, were: the Nissan Versa, Chevy Aveo, Scion xB wagon, Kia Rio, Suzuki Forenza, Kia Spectra 5, Subaru Forester, Chevy Express, Hyundai Accent and Chevy Silverado. Its best picks were: the Chevy Cobalt, Chrysler PT Cruiser, Honda Odyssey, Volvo V50, Suzuki Aerio, Acura RDX Tech, BMW X3, Nissan Frontier, Toyota Matrix and Volvo S40. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Minn. Police Investigate Dog Beheading Mar 15, 2007
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Mitsubishi Sales Sign of a Rebound? Mar 6, 2007
Scion xB posted sales of 2,868 units for the month, down 29. 6 percent. (BusinessWeek)
GS models like this 2006 GS 430, dragged Lexus down in CR's reliability rankings. Mar 4, 2007
Japanese brands dominate - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
Toyota ready to roll out slightly altered Scions Mar 3, 2007
Scion xB fans, relax. The next generation of your favorite boxy little car is on its way, and as you requested, the new one will be larger and more powerful. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Toyota Reports February Sales Mar 2, 2007
Scion xB posted sales of 2,868 units for the month ... 5 SCION xB 2,868 4,074 -29. (PR Newswire)
Consumer Reports Names Best Used Cars For Every Budget Mar 1, 2007
Acura Integra Honda Pilot Lincoln Town Car Toyota 4Runner Acura MDX Honda Prelude Mazda Millenia Toyota Avalon Acura RL Honda S2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata Toyota Camry Acura RSX Infiniti FX Mazda Protege Toyota Camry Solara (except '06) Infiniti G20 Mazda3 Toyota Celica Acura TL Infiniti G35 Nissan Altima Toyota Corolla Acura TSX Infiniti I30,I35 Nissan Maxima Toyota Echo Buick Regal Infiniti QX4 Nissan Pathfinder Toyota Highlander Chevrolet Prizm Lexus ES Pontiac Vibe Toyota Land Cruiser Honda Accord... (PR Newswire)
Thirty-six brands ranked Mar 1, 2007
Luxury brands take beating in auto-reliability survey - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Cars e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today -- Money)
