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Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

Polestar 2 batteries power electric boat that cruises above water

The Candela C-8 has a projected range of 57 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 22 knots

By Brian Potter 18 January 2023

Elon Musk has more to share about a Tesla Cybertruck "boat mode"

Elon Musk has more to share about a Tesla Cybertruck "boat mode"

Musk has been claiming for years that Tesla's EVs can work as boats for a time, but be aware that it's a very bad idea.

By Brian Potter 13 October 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Hyundai ship wreck being cut into pieces shown in dramatic photos

Hyundai ship wreck being cut into pieces shown in dramatic photos

The ship housed 4,300 vehicles from various brands during the incident in 2019.

By Brian Potter 05 October 2022

Elon Musk says Cybertruck "waterproof enough" to cross lakes, seas

Elon Musk says Cybertruck "waterproof enough" to cross lakes, seas

By Brian Potter 30 September 2022

Jet Car is a floating Chevy Corvette C7 you can rent or buy

Jet Car is a floating Chevy Corvette C7 you can rent or buy

If you have 50 grand lying around waiting to be spent, here's an idea.

By Brian Potter 29 September 2022

Musk Says Tesla may have small electric boats for Giga Texas park

Musk Says Tesla may have small electric boats for Giga Texas park

People are still waiting on the "ecological paradise" that was supposed to be part of the grounds of Tesla's Texas factory.

By Steven Loveday 24 September 2022

Commercial Vehicles

Caracat luxurious camper extends caravan life from land to open waters

Caracat luxurious camper extends caravan life from land to open waters

Why stop at a remote camping site when you can conquer the seas as well?

By Jacob Oliva 04 September 2022

Electric boat with Vision Marine outboard motors hits 109 mph

Electric boat with Vision Marine outboard motors hits 109 mph

This is the first time that any form of electric watercraft has passed the 100 miles per hour mark.

By Brian Potter 02 September 2022

Polestar batteries will power Candela electric hydrofoil boats

Polestar batteries will power Candela electric hydrofoil boats

The automaker will supply the Swedish boat builder with batteries and charging systems.

By Brian Potter 01 September 2022

Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

Watch Rivian R1T drive into lake to launch boat

To avoid waiting in line at the few boat marinas available, this owner decided to launch his boat from the beach shore.

By Brian Potter 25 August 2022

09:39 Supercars

Ferry full of McLaren F1s is better than any car show

Ferry full of McLaren F1s is better than any car show

No automatic gearboxes or turbochargers in sight.

By Brian Potter 27 May 2022

Why Miami GP is having the last laugh over fake marina memes

Why Miami GP is having the last laugh over fake marina memes

Social media buzz around Formula 1’s inaugural Miami GP has been dominated by jokes, debate and memes around one topic: the fake marina

By Jonathan Noble 05 May 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Here are the cars destroyed after Felicity Ace sank, including Honda Prelude SiR

Here are the cars destroyed after Felicity Ace sank, including Honda Prelude SiR

Aside from brand-new cars en route to customers, there were plenty of privately owned vehicles.

By Brian Potter 06 April 2022

UK: Ford Fiesta is both a boat and a car at the same time

UK: Ford Fiesta is both a boat and a car at the same time

And yes, it's amphibious and road-legal.

By Jacob Oliva 03 April 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Porsche plans to replace over 1,000 cars lost on sunken cargo ship

Porsche plans to replace over 1,000 cars lost on sunken cargo ship

It won't be easy with ongoing supply chain issues and semiconductor shortages.

By Brian Potter 25 March 2022

Bespoke RR Phantom features carbon fibre fascia inspired by a yacht

Bespoke RR Phantom features carbon fibre fascia inspired by a yacht

The Carbon Veil was turned into reality by sculptor Alastair Gibson.

By Brian Potter 25 March 2022

This boat looks like a Chevy Corvette, can hit 62 mph

This boat looks like a Chevy Corvette, can hit 62 mph

The builder plans to make versions that look like an Aston Martin, Bentley, and Bugatti.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2022

Corporate / Financial

Majority of 3,965 VW Group vehicles on burning ship likely destroyed

Majority of 3,965 VW Group vehicles on burning ship likely destroyed

Losses of Volkswagens, Audis, Bentleys, Porsches, and some rare Lamborghinis could exceed £110 million.

By Christopher Smith 26 February 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Lamborghini Aventador production could restart after cargo ship fire

Lamborghini Aventador production could restart after cargo ship fire

Maybe the Ultimae wasn't the ultimate Aventador after all...

By Brian Potter 25 February 2022

Z-Triton is a bizarre bike that's also a boat and a camper

Z-Triton is a bizarre bike that's also a boat and a camper

Yup, you read that right.

By Brian Potter 25 February 2022

VW Group dealers notifying people their new car burned out in ship fire

VW Group dealers notifying people their new car burned out in ship fire

As if the chip shortage wasn't enough.

By Brian Potter 23 February 2022

Felicity Ace has reportedly sunk taking all 4,000 cars down with it [UPDATE]

Felicity Ace has reportedly sunk taking all 4,000 cars down with it [UPDATE]

The 22-person crew abandoned ship, and a rescue is underway.

By Brian Potter 17 February 2022

Aftermarket / Tuning

Transform your Tesla Cybertruck into an amphibious catamaran

Transform your Tesla Cybertruck into an amphibious catamaran

You have to see it to believe it, and you probably still won't believe it. You can even get it with hydrofoils.

By Brian Potter 04 February 2022

Ship called Sun Rio arrives in port with a bunch of frozen cars

Ship called Sun Rio arrives in port with a bunch of frozen cars

Sailors use reagents, fire hydrants, and even crowbars to get rid of the thick ice.

By Brian Potter 29 December 2021

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