Smooth, reliable and fanging: Australia’s enduring love affair with the Toyota Corolla
UK needs to ban full hybrid cars by 2030 or face net zero ‘catastrophe’, says motoring body
December 2024
US business leaders set to break record on donations to Trump inaugural fund
Toyota donating $1m to Donald Trump’s inauguration – report
November 2024
Trump’s trade tariffs: how protectionist US policies will hit German carmakers
German carmakers’ shares slump on fear Trump will impose steep tariffs
October 2024
Many of Australia’s top car sellers are collecting and sharing driver data, Choice investigation finds
Consumer group analysed carmakers’ privacy policies to determine the extent to which modern, more digital vehicles collect data
March 2024
Honda and Nissan join forces on electric car technology to chase Chinese rivals
Deal between Japanese carmakers involves components and software amid race to catch up with Chinese EV firms
Toyota asks for Australia’s proposed vehicle emissions standard to be watered down
Australia’s biggest selling brand says it is broadly supportive but has asked for changes including revisiting the stringency and the timeframe
Cars sold in Australia in 2023 emitted as much CO2 as 156 coalmines, analysis shows
Finding comes as public consultation for proposed fuel efficiency standard closes, with advocates warning of loophole for SUVs
February 2024
EV mythbusters
Will hydrogen overtake batteries in the race for zero-emission cars?
In part six of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up what will be the power of the future
Toyota cars collecting and potentially sharing location data and personal information, Choice says
Consumer group finds ‘Connected Services’ feature can send personal and vehicle data to third parties, with drivers told removing components risks voiding warranty
Australia is finally adopting emissions standards – will electric vehicles become cheaper?
Some SUVs and utes could cost more unless they clean up their act, while EVs should get cheaper under the new standards
January 2024
‘Do not drive’: Toyota recalls 50,000 older US cars over deadly airbag fears
Utes and SUVs make up entire top 10 in record year of new car sales in Australia
December 2023
Daihatsu suspends production in Japan after safety test scandal
Toyota recalls 1m cars over defect that could cause airbags not to deploy
November 2023
UAW launches push to organize at Tesla and other non-union car makers
Toyota SUV adverts banned in UK on environmental grounds
October 2023
Toyota sales chief says EVs ‘impractical’ for Australian drivers as Tesla retaliates against ‘cynical’ attack
Sean Hanley says hybrid vehicles are ‘better fit’ in Australia but Electric Vehicle Council says brand’s comments could undermine lithium industry
