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Industry Tesla owner apologises after admitting to lying about brake failure

Tesla owner apologises after admitting to lying about brake failure

Tesla is going after owners in China who put together a misinformation campaign about its vehicles' brakes.
By Brian Potter 11 May 2022
19:03 Races and Chases See police use Grappler on fleeing suspect to end car chase

See police use Grappler on fleeing suspect to end car chase

Once it's hooked up, there's no hope of running.
By Brian Potter 06 May 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Crash scatters 225 kilograms of weed across motorway

Crash scatters 225 kilograms of weed across motorway

The police arrested two men for drug trafficking.
By Brian Potter 22 April 2022
Motorsport.com Leclerc: Finding watch thieves not going ‘smooth’

Leclerc: Finding watch thieves not going ‘smooth’

It is not going as ‘smooth’ as has been reported.
By Jonathan Noble 22 April 2022
Motorsport.com F1 championship leader Leclerc robbed of £250,000 watch

F1 championship leader Leclerc robbed of £250,000 watch

Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc has escaped unharmed after being robbed of a £250,000 Richard Mille watch in Italy on Monday night.
By Jonathan Noble 20 April 2022
Motorcycles Thieves in Italy are starting to target electric scooter batteries

Thieves in Italy are starting to target electric scooter batteries

It’s a growing problem, particularly in Italy.
By Brian Potter 18 April 2022
Motorcycles Ex-Norton Motorcycles CEO Garner gets wrist slap over pensions plunder

Ex-Norton Motorcycles CEO Garner gets wrist slap over pensions plunder

The sad saga draws to a disappointing conclusion.
By Brian Potter 04 April 2022
02:12 Police Thieves steal 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from petrol station

Thieves steal 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel from petrol station

They stole it from the underground tanks.
By Brian Potter 16 March 2022
01:13 Police Ford Bronco driver arrested for doing donuts on ball field

Ford Bronco driver arrested for doing donuts on ball field

The grounds crew quickly blocked the Bronco’s only exit.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2022
Motorcycles Ex-Norton Motorcycles CEO Stuart Garner could now face prison time

Ex-Norton Motorcycles CEO Stuart Garner could now face prison time

Garner pleaded guilty to pension fund mismanagement-related offenses in February, 2022.
By Brian Potter 10 February 2022
Weird New Tesla Supercharger station vandalised: Every cable cut, stolen

New Tesla Supercharger station vandalised: Every cable cut, stolen

It appears to be vandalism, though the culprits may have been looking for materials to sell.
By Brian Potter 09 February 2022
Weird UK: Police catches man who drives without a license since he was 12

UK: Police catches man who drives without a license since he was 12

The man was born in 1938. Do the maths.
By Brian Potter 31 January 2022
02:08 Police Police in Japan fight crime with collection of 17,000 car brochures

Police in Japan fight crime with collection of 17,000 car brochures

Aichi police use the brochures to identify cars involved in criminal activity.
By Brian Potter 07 January 2022
Motorsport.com French anti-terror agency to investigate Dakar Rally blast

French anti-terror agency to investigate Dakar Rally blast

Driver seriously injured before the start of the Rally.
By Sergio Lillo 05 January 2022
Races and Chases Four Mustang Shelby GT500s stolen from factory in Hollywood-style heist

Four Mustang Shelby GT500s stolen from factory in Hollywood-style heist

One crashed through a gate and the others followed.
By Brian Potter 15 December 2021
Motorsport.com Ex-F1 racer recovers helmet that was stolen 23 years ago

Ex-F1 racer recovers helmet that was stolen 23 years ago

It was stolen from his family’s home in 1998.
By Federico Faturos 02 December 2021
Weird Watch drunk guys destroy Ionity electric car charger

Watch drunk guys destroy Ionity electric car charger

They tried really hard to connect... their conventional car!
By Brian Potter 26 November 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Believe it or not, Tesla Model 3 windscreen deflects massive rock

Believe it or not, Tesla Model 3 windscreen deflects massive rock

What would drive a person to commit these acts? Well, it is believed the rock thrower was under the influence of something at the time.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production Stellantis MPV plant in Canada hit with 'intentional' explosion

Stellantis MPV plant in Canada hit with 'intentional' explosion

No injuries were reported.
By Anthony Alaniz 07 November 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla owner reportedly stops kidnapping by crashing Model 3

Tesla owner reportedly stops kidnapping by crashing Model 3

The Model 3 owner repeatedly blocks and rams the alleged kidnapper's car until the police arrive.
By Brian Potter 12 October 2021
Police UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

UK: £20,000 gadget disguised as Game Boy used to steal cars worth £180k

This Game Boy cracks a different kind of code.
By Brian Potter 11 October 2021
Weird Tesla Model Y records robbery at gunpoint, suspect still at large

Tesla Model Y records robbery at gunpoint, suspect still at large

Footage from the EV's Sentry Mode could prove decisive in apprehending one of the two suspects.
By Brian Potter 07 October 2021
Motorcycles French study finds most common reasons for bike theft in France

French study finds most common reasons for bike theft in France

Prevention is the best protection.
By Brian Potter 28 September 2021
Races and Chases Tesla captures crazy police chase: Copters, crashes, carjackings

Tesla captures crazy police chase: Copters, crashes, carjackings

This Tesla was able to record video of a wild, high-speed chase. The footage is incredible.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2021
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