The Ke20-Ae71 Corolla's are one of the most Reliable cars in the World.
Sure, they don't have a Driver's Airbag, Traction Control or Stability Management, but that Newspaper Article has "Absolute Crap" written all over it.
My Dad has had Ke20's, a Ke26, a Ke36, and Ke70's previously, and has not once Crashed or Written-off either of them. It pretty much comes down to what type of Driver you are.