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
September 2023
Toyota blames factory shutdown in Japan on ‘insufficient disk space’
‘Just in time’ production system minimises costs but technical glitch highlights risks
July 2023
The Guardian view on Toyota’s electric car battery: a boost only if we embrace public transport
Toyota claims battery breakthrough in potential boost for electric cars
June 2023
Advertising watchdog bans Hyundai and Toyota electric car ads
Campaigns made misleading claims about charging times and rapid-charging points in UK and Ireland, ASA says
May 2023
Australia’s most popular car brand ranked among global ‘laggards’ in EV report
Tesla and BYD are leading the race to electric transport, according to an international report, while traditional automakers Toyota, Mazda and Suzuki languish
Brexit has wrecked Britain’s car industry, but so have the Tories
Phillip Inman
As carmakers warn that London must renegotiate its deal with Brussels, a lack of government policy is also plaguing the sector
My advice to Toyota? Build electric vehicles and Australians will buy them
Scott Dwyer
It’s strange that a company with a reputation for innovation, customer satisfaction and continual improvement is dragging its feet on electrification
