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FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

At least 10 people dead and several injured.

By Tom Howard 23 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

A 53-year-old man opened fire in a production hall this morning, killing two people; no one else was hurt.

By Brian Potter 12 May 2023

Porsche Panamera pulled over for missing number plate, had Bond-style stealth device

Porsche Panamera pulled over for missing number plate, had Bond-style stealth device

Not so fast, 007!

By Brian Potter 09 May 2023

Ex-Audi boss Stadler to make Dieselgate confession to avoid prison

He will still face a €1.1 million fine.

By Brian Potter 05 May 2023

Races and Chases

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Tesla app helps recover stolen Model X from escaping gunman that raided tennis player’s home

Nick Kyrgios’s bright green Tesla was allegedly stolen from his mother at gunpoint.

By Brian Potter 04 May 2023

Crashes / Wrecks

Tesla Sentry cam video reveals Model S fire was arson, not battery-related

Tesla Sentry cam video reveals Model S fire was arson, not battery-related

When police first saw the burned-down Model S, they said EVs “tend to” catch on fire.

By Brian Potter 30 April 2023

Races and Chases

See an armed suspect carjack a Tesla at gunpoint during a high-speed chase

See an armed suspect carjack a Tesla at gunpoint during a high-speed chase

The carjacking victim, a Hollywood doctor, was left speechless and shaking.

By Brian Potter 25 April 2023

Races and Chases

See Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari 488 Pista on the night thieves stole his watch

See Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari 488 Pista on the night thieves stole his watch

The Richard Mille timepiece is worth over £250,000.

By Brian Potter 06 April 2023

Anti-Giga Berlin protesters vandalise Tesla store in Germany

Anti-Giga Berlin protesters vandalise Tesla store in Germany

Protesters used paint bombs and posters to voice their anger against Tesla's latest Gigafactory.

By Brian Potter 26 March 2023

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

The company is alleged to have caused water pollution, which is considered an environmental crime.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

The two people were caught in their Tesla Model X at a charging station.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2023

00:51 Crashes / Wrecks

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

The insurance company paid him £10,500 but the police eventually found out what really happened.

By Brian Potter 01 March 2023

02:27 Technology

Tesla owner robbed at gunpoint, police need help identifying suspect

Tesla owner robbed at gunpoint, police need help identifying suspect

Thanks to Tesla's built-in dashcam, the owner has footage of the entire incident. Who is this guy?

By Brian Potter 20 February 2023

The UK’s experiencing counterfeit motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificates

The UK’s experiencing counterfeit motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificates

Riders have been caught with counterfeit certificates in the United Kingdom likely the result of online scams and misleading links.

By Brian Potter 06 February 2023

BMW M1 painted by Andy Warhol covered with flour by climate activists

BMW M1 painted by Andy Warhol covered with flour by climate activists

The group from Ultima Generazione attacked the car on November 18, which is currently on display in Italy.

By Brian Potter 22 November 2022

US Justice Department shuts down massive catalytic converter theft ring

US Justice Department shuts down massive catalytic converter theft ring

The DOJ has charges against 21 people and seeks the forfeiture of over $545 million.

By Brian Potter 08 November 2022

UK: This guy hit a motorcyclist with a hammer in road rage incident

UK: This guy hit a motorcyclist with a hammer in road rage incident

The incident resulted in an impromptu helmet test. Assault charges filed by the victim.

By Brian Potter 17 October 2022

Corporate / Financial

Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted on three counts of fraud

Nikola founder Trevor Milton convicted on three counts of fraud

Milton is facing several years behind bars.

By Ben O'Hare 16 October 2022

TeslaCam catches truck driver shooting at Model S in road rage incident

TeslaCam catches truck driver shooting at Model S in road rage incident

He was arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon; the Tesla owner was filmed brake checking the truck beforehand.

By Brian Potter 06 October 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Faraday Future execs received death threats as production start nears

Faraday Future execs received death threats as production start nears

The startup is now in the process of obtaining funds in order to get its first model into production.

By Andrei Nedelea 25 September 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Australia: Drunk man issued fine for punching Tesla, $6,600 damage

Australia: Drunk man issued fine for punching Tesla, $6,600 damage

Tesla collision repairs can be pretty pricey, and they can often take a very long time.

By Brian Potter 23 September 2022

Former Apple car engineer stole secrets he hoped to give to Xpeng

Former Apple car engineer stole secrets he hoped to give to Xpeng

The engineer has pleaded guilty, and Xpeng says it was not involved in any way.

By Brian Potter 24 August 2022

Watch Tesla Model X driver pulls gun on skateboarder for no reason

Watch Tesla Model X driver pulls gun on skateboarder for no reason

No one knows why the man made such an irresponsible and dangerous move; police seized his weapon but did not arrest him.

By Dan Mihalascu 22 August 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Senior citizen torches cars at dealership over sour deal... in 1986

Senior citizen torches cars at dealership over sour deal... in 1986

Over $84,000 worth of damages were incurred on two separate incidents of arson.

By Brian Potter 01 August 2022

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