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A US court has found Tesla’s semi-autonomous driving system – marketed as Autopilot – was not at fault in a 2019 crash.

Another Chinese electric-car company could be just around the corner, with a new entrant claiming it will take on right-hand-drive markets – including Australia.

The Queensland Government is cracking down on illegal street racing, drifting and burnouts. Now spectators can be fined for watching or encouraging dangerous driving gatherings.

Land Rover’s classic Defender is the latest armed forces vehicle to be converted from diesel to electric power, as the British Army evaluates the emerging technology for its combat fleet.

The average age of first cars bought by young drivers is increasing, prompting renewed calls for state governments to provide financial assistance to get vulnerable motorists into newer, safer vehicles.

The iconic Toyota FJ Cruiser has been quietly and unceremoniously killed off by the Japanese car giant across the globe.

Eligible Queenslanders can apply for a $6000 rebate on the purchase of any new sub-$68,000 electric car.

Toyota is giving the 2024 Tacoma more off-road credentials with its TRD Pro variant – and the new-generation HiLux could benefit from the upgrades.

The Volkswagen Group has given Skoda sole responsibility of developing one of the car giant’s most common petrol engines.

Honda’s new Civic Type R has become the fastest front-wheel-drive production car to lap the Nurburgring, four years after the hot hatch lost its crown.