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Waymo, self-driving research arm for Google, has been involved in the second major self-driving accident to hit Arizona in a matter of months – but the computer wasn't at fault. According to local police, the self-driving Chrysler was operating in autonomous mode when the accident occurred, while Waymo claims the car was under human control. Regardless of who was in command, the Waymo-branded Pacifica wasn't responsible for the incident.

The next-generation Bentley Flying Spur has been spied at the Nurburgring for the first time, in the lead-up to the vehicle's production debut. While there's still plenty of camouflage and false bodywork concealing the new limousine's final design, we can make educated guesses as to what's coming from the new Flying Spur based on the recently-revealed and related Continental GT coupe.

The Skoda Karoq is still fresh on the market in regions like Europe – it hasn't even landed in Australia yet – but that hasn't stopped a team of the Czech company's trainees from creating a convertible concept based on the new SUV. Scheduled to be officially presented in June, the Karoq Convertible – an official name is yet to be decided – is the manufacturer's fifth concept vehicle to be created by students from Skoda's Vocational School in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic.

The Audi Foundation has announced details of its second major fundraising raffle, with the major prize coming in the form of an SQ5. With tickets priced at $50 each, it's possibly the most affordable way into the company's mid-size performance SUV, which is normally priced at $99,611 before on-road costs.

Jaguar has announced details for the 2019 F-Pace range this week, bringing a range of technology and comfort features for its mid-size SUV. Full pricing and specifications are still to be revealed, though new features for 2019 include the standard fitment of the larger 10-inch Touch Pro infotainment system across the range, along with the availability of an upgraded adaptive cruise control system with steering assist and stop&go function.