Christine Knowles from Checkered Flag delivers the donated 2012 MINI Cooper.
If there’s one thing we appreciate at Checkered Flag, it’s good fun for a good cause.
This past weekend, Checkered Flag participated in the Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation’s Grand Auction.
The Chesapeake Bay Wine Classic Foundation (CBWCF) is a non-profit, charitable organization dedicated to the belief that the future strength and prosperity of our region and nation are dependent on the education of our youth. Since its inception in 1991, the Foundation has raised and distributed millions of dollars to organizations that support the youth of South Hampton Roads, enabling thousands to pursue higher education, meaningful careers and fulfilling lives. In order to fund its mission, the Foundation stages a variety of events, highlighted by the annual Grand Auction, for those with a special interest in enjoying, sharing and collecting wines. The primary beneficiary of the Foundation is the Access College Foundation.
Checkered Flag donated both a 2012 MINI Cooper and a 2013 Scion iQ to this year’s Grand Auction. All proceeds went to the foundation’s beneficiaries.
This year’s event brought in the most funding for the Access College Foundation than ever before!
The ACCESS College Foundation is committed to the betterment of our students and to providing them with the tools necessary to be successful in their educational endeavors. Our goal is to ensure they are able to make informed decisions about postsecondary education and to provide academic, financial, and personal support while in college. ACCESS uses a collaboration of human and financial resources to help students realize their dream of becoming a college graduate
For more Hampton Roads charity events news, stay tuned to the home of your favorite Virginia Beach Scion and Hampton Roads MINI stores. 
In a shrinking world, there are bonuses to downsizing. The new Scion iQ is a prime example of that. With the fun drive and the ample space for storage you barely notice that parking just got easier. It is one of those cars that make you think "where did he put all that stuff". Scion has figured it out. How does a manufacturer make a smarter car, thinking of the driver on the inside, the power and efficiency under the hood and still making you look cool. The Scion iQ does all of the above. Reviews, like the one on autoblog, show just that point.
Scion iQ-Smarter
By Steven J. Ewing
"Not so 'Smart' after all?" The older gentleman in the grocery store parking lot asked as I wheeled my loaded cart to the back of the 2012 Scion iQ.
On the contrary, sir. After he finished chuckling and drove away, I successfully loaded $150 worth of groceries into the iQ's cargo area, including a pallet of 24 water bottles. And upon returning to my loft, I effortlessly backed the little Scion underneath the awning that covers the entrance to my building, keeping myself out of the rain while unloading my goods.
Seems pretty smart to me.
But that's not the only reason why I like the iQ. Once you get past the novelty of its you-can-park-me-anywhere size, you aren't left with a completely miserable little machine. The Scion's list of good virtues doesn't consist of a single, solitary bullet point, and during my week with the tiniest Toyota, I was determined to see if the iQ was more than just a smarter Smart. There's a smattering of excellent subcompact offerings available to Americans these days. To say we could all do without the ForTwo is a no-brainer. The iQ, however, certainly has potential.
Source: [autoblog.com]
Checkered Flag Toyota Scion, your Virginia Beach Scion dealer is proud to boast having some of the most fun and practical vehicles on the market. Call Checkered Flag Scion for your test drive today, (757) 490-1111.
Bet you can drive better than any of your buddies? Well, soon, you'll be able to find out.
Okay, Toyota. Although this sounds super cool and fun for responsible folks, I'm a little worried about some of the knucklehead drivers around Hampton Roads getting their hands on your newest "toy."
Toyota May Add PlayStation Telemetry Kit for Scion FR-S
Convertible versions of the FR-S and Toyota GT 68 and Scion FR-S could also be on the way.
It's a gamer/gearhead's dream: pairing a cool new tuner car with videogaming. Toyota is reportedly working on an onboard black box for the Scion FR-S to take telemetry measurements at the track and record data such as speed, lap times, acceleration, braking points and more.
While this is a common practice among track rats, the new twist is that they'll then be able to upload and compare their info -- and, of course, compete -- with other owners via a Sony PlayStation. Toyota is also supposedly mapping major racetracks around the world so that weekend warriors can find a venue nearby.
Details on when the track kit will debut are sketchy. But reportedly buyers of early models will be able to retrofit their cars with the system without hassle, and online tutorials and demonstrations will be offered for various tracks.
And to make the FR-S and its sibling Toyota GT 86 and Subaru BRZ even more attractive, rumor has it that Toyota and Subaru have convertible version of the car in the works that could hit showrooms by 2014.
End of article.
This sounds like a great gadget for any of our need-for-speed Checkered Flag customers who have access to a race track. But, seriously, wouldn't people be tempted to hit the top score on our interstates if the system is widely available?
If and when these new Scion Track Kits are available, you can be sure Checkered Flag Scion will be the first place to get them. The same goes for the purported Convertible Scion FR-S which is rumored to be in the works for 2014.
Keep tuned in to the home of your favorite Virginia Beach Scion store, Checkered Flag Toyota, for the latest breaking automotive news. Call Checkered Flag Toyota at (757)490-1111 for any Toyota and Scion needs.
source:[autos.msn.com]
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