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Watch fake Tesla battery fire performed by an insurance company

Watch fake Tesla battery fire performed by an insurance company

An insurance company staged a Tesla crash and battery fire, but it was pyrotechnics. The battery pack had been removed for safety.

By Brian Potter 01 September 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

See driver light up a cigarette and inadvertently his car at petrol station

See driver light up a cigarette and inadvertently his car at petrol station

Who would've thought mixing fire with petrol vapours would be dangerous?

By Brian Potter 04 August 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Jaguar I-Pace catches fire whilst charging

Jaguar I-Pace catches fire whilst charging

This reportedly is the fourth such fire and the cause has yet to be pinpointed.

By Brian Potter 03 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

Crashes / Wrecks

2024 Chevy Corvette test mule devoured by fire [UPDATE]

2024 Chevy Corvette test mule devoured by fire [UPDATE]

The hybrid supercar burned down during a test in southern Europe.

By Adrian Padeanu 30 July 2022

11:05 Crashes / Wrecks

BMW i3 saloon test drive in China goes badly, car catches fire

BMW i3 saloon test drive in China goes badly, car catches fire

The new i3 is a China-only long-wheelbase electric version of the latest 3 Series.

By Brian Potter 29 July 2022

02:48 Crashes / Wrecks

Lamborghini Urus bursts into flames after crashing into Florida home

Lamborghini Urus bursts into flames after crashing into Florida home

No one suffered any serious injuries.

By Brian Potter 29 July 2022

Lucid reports multiple battery-related fires at factory in Arizona

Lucid reports multiple battery-related fires at factory in Arizona

In both cases, the batteries were submerged in water, the factory reportedly had to be evacuated, and workers were injured.

By Brian Potter 18 July 2022

Tata Nexon EV investigated after it burst into flames on video in India

Tata Nexon EV investigated after it burst into flames on video in India

Looks like EV fires are just as big a concern for everyone regardless of brand or continent.

By Andrei Nedelea 25 June 2022

00:31 Crashes / Wrecks

Truck absolutely obliterates pickup stopped on highway

Truck absolutely obliterates pickup stopped on highway

The fiery crash resulted in no injuries.

By Brian Potter 07 June 2022

Tesla Model 3 owner provides details on recent EV fire

Tesla Model 3 owner provides details on recent EV fire

A Tesla Model 3 caught fire while parked, right after the owner cancelled plans to drive it to a dinner party.

By Brian Potter 25 May 2022

Tesla Model Y catches fire while driving, driver struggled to escape

Tesla Model Y catches fire while driving, driver struggled to escape

Tesla fires are very few and far between, but they still exist.

By Brian Potter 24 May 2022

Statistically, Tesla car fires are less and less frequent

Statistically, Tesla car fires are less and less frequent

The company reports that fire incidents are 11x lower for Tesla vehicles than the average vehicle in the US.

By Brian Potter 11 May 2022

01:06 Crashes / Wrecks

Bus turns into flamethrower when CNG tanks on roof explode

Bus turns into flamethrower when CNG tanks on roof explode

When internal combustion becomes external, it's a terrifying sight.

By Brian Potter 26 April 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

Artist blows up Lamborghini Huracan to create 999 NFTs

Artist blows up Lamborghini Huracan to create 999 NFTs

999 pieces are captured on video and each will be auctioned off.

By Brian Potter 24 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

00:17 Crashes / Wrecks

Kia EV6 crashes, bursts into flames in Budapest, Hungary

Kia EV6 crashes, bursts into flames in Budapest, Hungary

The EV6 appears to have been driven into a concrete barrier and the impact caused the vehicle to catch fire.

By Brian Potter 22 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

06:47 Crashes / Wrecks

Russian vlogger deliberately sets BMW M5 on fire by shooting flaming arrow

Russian vlogger deliberately sets BMW M5 on fire by shooting flaming arrow

What's the world coming to?

By Brian Potter 07 February 2022

Tesla CEO Elon Musk comments on future media coverage of EV fires

Tesla CEO Elon Musk comments on future media coverage of EV fires

Musk predicts that now that "big automotive advertisers" are making EVs, we may see fewer media stories about EV fires.

By Brian Potter 01 February 2022

Crashes / Wrecks

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is unrecognisable after burning to a crisp

Lamborghini Aventador SVJ is unrecognisable after burning to a crisp

It was an extremely rare SVJ 63 Roadster, too.

By Brian Potter 25 January 2022

Insanely rare Ford Shogun hot hatch lost in fire

Insanely rare Ford Shogun hot hatch lost in fire

Only seven were made, and now there are six.

By Brian Potter 04 January 2022

Watch this 2013 Tesla Model S explode with Elon Musk doll inside

Watch this 2013 Tesla Model S explode with Elon Musk doll inside

The owner was unhappy with the battery replacement cost, so he packed the car with 30 kg of dynamite.

By Brian Potter 20 December 2021

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