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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
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
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
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
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
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
Industry
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
What's the world coming to?
By
Brian Potter
07 February 2022
Safety
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
It was an extremely rare SVJ 63 Roadster, too.
By
Brian Potter
25 January 2022
Classics
Insanely rare Ford Shogun hot hatch lost in fire
Only seven were made, and now there are six.
By
Brian Potter
04 January 2022
Weird
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
Races and Chases
Tesla Plaid brakes catch on fire after several stops from 100 mph
This stress test proves that the Model S Plaid's stock brakes are not suitable for track driving.
By
Brian Potter
07 December 2021
Celebrity / Entertainment
Carrie Underwood sets a Jeep Wrangler on fire in Las Vegas
This isn't the first Stellantis product that died in the hands of the country singer.
By
Brian Potter
05 December 2021
Crashes / Wrecks
Watch Tesla Model 3 on fire after hydroplaning accident
The hazard lights remained on duty until the very end.
By
Mark Kane
28 November 2021
Motorcycles
Austrian firm Rosenbauer develops fire extinguisher for EVs
A remote function keeps firefighters at a safe distance.
By
Brian Potter
16 November 2021
02:47
Weird
UK: Truck packed with fireworks explodes during display at nighttime race
This isn't the grand finale organisers planned for.
By
Brian Potter
16 November 2021
Manufacturing / Production
Stellantis MPV plant in Canada hit with 'intentional' explosion
No injuries were reported.
By
Anthony Alaniz
07 November 2021
Crashes / Wrecks
Jaguar I-Pace catches fire while charging in Hungary
This comes less than a month after a very similar incident in Oregon.
By
Andrei Nedelea
31 October 2021
18:15
Supercars
How much would you pay for this fire-damaged Bugatti Chiron?
The fire was at the front, so the W16 engine could be good.
By
Brian Potter
14 October 2021
Crashes / Wrecks
Load of new C8 Corvettes goes up in flames on transport lorry
Nobody was injured, but someone's Corvette dreams are hurting right now.
By
Brian Potter
07 October 2021
Crashes / Wrecks
You won't see it on TV: Tesla owner saves driver of burning BMW X1
Chances are this won't make the news because it was the ICE vehicle that exploded in a fire, not the EV.
By
Brian Potter
21 September 2021
Police
Haunting images show blazing 40-car fire at night
Some of the photographs are beautiful
By
Chris Bruce
17 September 2021
Crashes / Wrecks
Find out why this burnt Tesla was abandoned on a frozen lake
The remains of this Model X were discovered on a frozen lake somewhere in Vermont in 2019.
By
Andrei Nedelea
01 September 2021
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