Toyota applies for Supra trademark again

[arabianobsession]

http://wot.motortrend.com/6694432/we...ame/index.html

[PhatRoyale]

I wouldn't get my hopes up. This has been in the news and rumour hill over and over for the past year or so. It could mean that Toyota doesn't want another manufacturer to have the right to the Supra nameplate. They don't seem to be doing anything remotely close to indicate that they're bringing back the car for a fifth generation whatsoever.

[arabianobsession]

I felt the same way, but it was interesting news anyhow. The talk on the rest of the FT-86 threads has pretty much died out.......

[84Cressida]

That happend months ago. It's interesting they have let it lapse for 4 years, but either way it's good they secured it, though I doubt any other manufacturer would use that name. There would be a bounty on their heads if they did.

[MJZ]

Originally Posted by PhatRoyale

I wouldn't get my hopes up. This has been in the news and rumour hill over and over for the past year or so. It could mean that Toyota doesn't want another manufacturer to have the right to the Supra nameplate. They don't seem to be doing anything remotely close to indicate that they're bringing back the car for a fifth generation whatsoever.

They will... eventually.

The FT-86 means that new management is making a difference already.

I presume any Supra would be badged a Lexus in order for the high performing F-group to not be overtaken.

It could potentially be an $70K Toyota as a 2-door, if Lexus stays with the GS-F and IS-F 4 door theme (LF-A as a halo only).

[arabianobsession]

I like that idea.....it would be interesting.

[grondie]

Originally Posted by MJZ

They will... eventually.

The FT-86 means that new management is making a difference already.

I presume any Supra would be badged a Lexus in order for the high performing F-group to not be overtaken.

It could potentially be an $70K Toyota as a 2-door, if Lexus stays with the GS-F and IS-F 4 door theme (LF-A as a halo only).

A 2-door Toyota badged halo car would be a excellent idea for the brand right now..

[arabianobsession]

Holy thread revival...

[84Cressida]

spam

[arabianobsession]

I was just thinking about spam, the ham

[J2Fresh26]

hope this car drops, and I hope we get tons of aftermarket support for it, Love the look of the car

[iovaykind]

It's becoming a scion..

[CTB727]

Nobody knows for sure. It's just rumors for now..

[iovaykind]

Nope. Check recent news.

[Jeff Lange]

Originally Posted by CTB727

Nobody knows for sure. It's just rumors for now..

No rumours, it is a Scion.

Jeff