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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
Industry 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
01:30 Weird 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
Police New Ford Raptor pickups stolen from storage lot, three arrested

New Ford Raptor pickups stolen from storage lot, three arrested

Police also recovered a stolen Ford Mustang Shelby GT500.
By Brian Potter 29 July 2022
Autonomous Cars Pedestrians attack Waymo self-driving cars in Arizona, California

Pedestrians attack Waymo self-driving cars in Arizona, California

Two Jaguar I-Pace EVs from Waymo's fleet were vandalised in two separate incidents in Tempe (AZ) and San Francisco (CA) last week.
By Brian Potter 15 July 2022
Motorsport.com Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone charged with fraud over £400m of overseas assets

Ex-F1 boss Ecclestone charged with fraud over £400m of overseas assets

Ex-Formula 1 ringmaster Bernie Ecclestone has been charged with fraud by false representation over £400 million of overseas assets.
By Luke Smith 12 July 2022
Weird Vegas crypto scam artist collected 39 Teslas at the expense of others

Vegas crypto scam artist collected 39 Teslas at the expense of others

In addition to the 39 Teslas, the scammer had 19 other vehicles, including a boat, RVs, a Ferrari, a Rolls-Royce, and much more.
By Brian Potter 06 July 2022
Police Police recover 13 F-150 Raptors stolen from Ford Dearborn plant

Police recover 13 F-150 Raptors stolen from Ford Dearborn plant

The trucks were valued at $1 million, but all were damaged to some degree.
By Brian Potter 23 June 2022
03:43 Weird TeslaCam footage helps police arrest California

TeslaCam footage helps police arrest California "serial keyer"

A Tesla's Sentry Mode filmed the vandal keying two cars in a parking lot, provoking $4,800 worth of damage to the EV alone.
By Brian Potter 07 June 2022
Motorsport.com Aston Martin F1 driver Vettel has bag stolen in Barcelona

Aston Martin F1 driver Vettel has bag stolen in Barcelona

Sebastian Vettel attempted to track down the bag.
By Luke Smith 24 May 2022
Weird More Tesla Supercharger cable-cutting exposed: Why are people doing it?

More Tesla Supercharger cable-cutting exposed: Why are people doing it?

Tesla and its owners have been subject to plenty of vandalism over the years, and the reason behind the issues is unknown.
By Brian Potter 17 May 2022
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
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