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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
Manufacturing / Production Tesla Berlin Gigafactory fire prompts production halt

Tesla Berlin Gigafactory fire prompts production halt

The fire broke out at one of the recycling facilities that Tesla has on-site at its Berlin factory.
By Brian Potter 27 September 2022
Weird 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
Safety 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
01:23 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
00:15 Safety 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
12:24 Safety 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
Safety 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
Supercars 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
Industry 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
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