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Pebble Beach Ford Probe Ghia Concept burns to the ground in Monterey

Ford Probe Ghia Concept burns to the ground in Monterey

The wedge-shaped concept car was on display at Pebble Beach before torching itself while in a trailer.
By Brian Potter 21 August 2024
Technology BMW and Mercedes reveal their battery suppliers after fire

BMW and Mercedes reveal their battery suppliers after fire

BMW uses Samsung SDI and CATL, Mercedes mainly Farasis and CATL
By Brian Potter 17 August 2024
Safety South Korea takes the lead in dealing with electric car fires

South Korea takes the lead in dealing with electric car fires

The Korean authorities call an emergency meeting following an accident that sent 140 cars up in smoke.
By Brian Potter 14 August 2024
Industry Tesla halts production in Berlin due to arson

Tesla halts production in Berlin due to arson

The factory was evacuated and will remain closed for about a week. The act was claimed by environmentalists
By Brian Potter 6 March 2024
Classics Beloved British roadster factory declared a total loss after Christmas day fire engulfs building

Beloved British roadster factory declared a total loss after Christmas day fire engulfs building

The fire at the 4,460-square-metre facility took more than 100 firefighters from two Pennsylvania counties to contain.
By Brian Potter 28 December 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Watch this Chinese SUV drive away after getting hit by a flaming wrecking ball

Watch this Chinese SUV drive away after getting hit by a flaming wrecking ball

We knew Hongqis were tough, but not this tough.
By Brian Potter 8 December 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Watch a pristine BMW E30 go up in flames after it springs a leak

Watch a pristine BMW E30 go up in flames after it springs a leak

The fire appears to start underneath the vehicle.
By Brian Potter 22 November 2023
01:09 Weird Tesla Model X catches fire after becoming fully submerged in water

Tesla Model X catches fire after becoming fully submerged in water

Musk often says Teslas can be like boats for a while, but this video shows you should not mix water and a Tesla.
By Brian Potter 8 November 2023
Weird Six Tesla Model Ys engulf in flames on a trailer in Turkey

Six Tesla Model Ys engulf in flames on a trailer in Turkey

The late-night blaze left firefighters scrambling to extinguish the flames and tackle thermal runaway.
By Suvrat Kothari 8 October 2023
Safety Watch Tesla Model 3 catch fire after debris strike, sparks discussion on EV safety

Watch Tesla Model 3 catch fire after debris strike, sparks discussion on EV safety

Electric vehicles are less likely to catch fire, but when they do, they are more difficult to contain.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Industry 10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

10 Tesla Model Y EVs burn in Frankfurt, anonymous letter claims responsibility

Five more Teslas were damaged, according to the fire department.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
00:38 Motorsport.com See Ferrari 250 GTO become fireball due to engine explosion at Goodwood Revival

See Ferrari 250 GTO become fireball due to engine explosion at Goodwood Revival

Former Formula One driver Karun Chandhok was at the wheel when the engine let go. He suffered a melted boot.
By Brian Potter 12 September 2023
Supercars Pagani Utopia covered in smoke at Monterey Car Week but it didn't catch fire

Pagani Utopia covered in smoke at Monterey Car Week but it didn't catch fire

The celebrations of the company's 25th anniversary didn't go without being unnoticed.
By Brian Potter 22 August 2023
Technology Tesla Powerwalls and Starlink aid Hawaii's wildfire-hit communities

Tesla Powerwalls and Starlink aid Hawaii's wildfire-hit communities

Starlink is contributing to reestablishing communications in wildfire-ravaged Hawaii.
By Suvrat Kothari 19 August 2023
14:33 Crashes / Wrecks Chevy Camaro ZL1 with 800+ bhp bursts into flames during dyno test

Chevy Camaro ZL1 with 800+ bhp bursts into flames during dyno test

The driver suffered a minor shoulder injury caused by the deployed side airbag.
By Brian Potter 31 July 2023
01:00 Industry Ship carrying 3,000 Mercedes and other cars burns off Dutch coast, one death reported

Ship carrying 3,000 Mercedes and other cars burns off Dutch coast, one death reported

The fire allegedly started near an electric vehicle.
By Brian Potter 27 July 2023
13:03 Aftermarket / Tuning See modded Nissan Skyline R34 saloon with 800 bhp shoot flames from exhaust

See modded Nissan Skyline R34 saloon with 800 bhp shoot flames from exhaust

It still features the stock gearbox.
By Brian Potter 24 July 2023
Crashes / Wrecks See Lucid Air catch fire while stationary in a car park

See Lucid Air catch fire while stationary in a car park

The electric luxury saloon was not connected to a charger.
By Brian Potter 13 June 2023
Safety Volkswagen ID. Buzz reportedly exploded, caught fire days later

Volkswagen ID. Buzz reportedly exploded, caught fire days later

It seems very little is known about precisely what happened, but we do have some details surrounding the incident.
By Brian Potter 8 June 2023
Crashes / Wrecks UK: Mercedes-AMG One burns to a crisp in enclosed trailer, cause unknown

UK: Mercedes-AMG One burns to a crisp in enclosed trailer, cause unknown

Mercedes-AMG minus One.
By Brian Potter 22 May 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

Dacia Spring completely destroyed in alleged battery fire in Romania

The owner claims he's got footage that clearly shows the fire originated in the battery pack underneath the car.
By Brian Potter 16 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
Safety Tesla Model S catches fire unexpectedly, crews struggle to extinguish

Tesla Model S catches fire unexpectedly, crews struggle to extinguish

The Sacramento fire department noted that it took 6,000 gallons of water to put out the blaze, which kept reigniting.
By Brian Potter 31 January 2023
Celebrity / Entertainment [UPDATE] Jay Leno seriously burned in car fire at his Los Angeles garage

[UPDATE] Jay Leno seriously burned in car fire at his Los Angeles garage

The incident allegedly happened Sunday, burning the left side of his face.
By Brian Potter 15 November 2022
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