Toyota says hybrid's fuel economy is outstanding, writes Alastair Sloane

They either barrel along at about 60-70km/h flinging their big bus around with gay abandon, obliterating everything in their path, or crawl along at 5km/h in the middle of the road.

A funny thing about the people-mover or MPV (multi-purpose vehicle) segment is that it's buoyant in the used trade, a fizzer in the new market.

Iconic American brand celebrates its wild ride through a century

Two-seater Roadster adds pep to brand's growing range

Merc makes most of 1886 milestone, writes David Linklater