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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
Industry 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
Safety 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
Classics 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
Weird 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
Races and Chases Tesla Plaid brakes catch on fire after several stops from 100 mph

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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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