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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
Safety Volkswagen ID.3 bursts into flames in The Netherlands

Volkswagen ID.3 bursts into flames in The Netherlands

It happened in the city of Groningen just after the charging cable was disconnected.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 August 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Lorry carrying aerosol deodorant explodes after catching fire

Lorry carrying aerosol deodorant explodes after catching fire

Thankfully, no one was hurt.
By Anthony Karr 13 August 2021
Motorsport.com Major paddock fire halts Snetterton British GT meeting

Major paddock fire halts Snetterton British GT meeting

A Snetterton paddock fire caused the Ginetta GT Academy race to be red-flagged and the British GT qualifying session to be delayed.
By James Newbold 08 August 2021
Weird Flamethrower car comes from, you guessed it, Russia

Flamethrower car comes from, you guessed it, Russia

We want to see how it works.
By Chris Bruce 04 August 2021
00:10 Crashes / Wrecks Fuel tanker explodes after hitting median wall

Fuel tanker explodes after hitting median wall

The fire damaged the road, which forced the closure of the motorway.
By Chris Bruce 14 July 2021
00:25 Police Harrowing video shows police officer pull man from burning car

Harrowing video shows police officer pull man from burning car

The officer’s training kicked in when he approached the scene.
By Anthony Alaniz 07 July 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Tesla Model S Plaid fire leaves many unanswered questions

Tesla Model S Plaid fire leaves many unanswered questions

Last evening, firefighters responded to a Model S Plaid engulfed in flames, but details are scarce.
By Steven Loveday 02 July 2021
09:58 Crashes / Wrecks McLaren 570S unrecognisable at a petrol station with burnt rear end

McLaren 570S unrecognisable at a petrol station with burnt rear end

That's definitely not going to buff out.
By Jacob Oliva 21 June 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Gas SUV catches fire after crashing into Tesla Model 3 in China

Gas SUV catches fire after crashing into Tesla Model 3 in China

Isn't It Ironic?
By Steven Loveday 11 June 2021
Breaking German police investigating potential arson at Tesla Giga Berlin

German police investigating potential arson at Tesla Giga Berlin

The investigation is looking into whether the fire was started by radical left activists who have claimed responsibility.
By Steven Loveday 27 May 2021
00:37 Safety We just learned about car fire blankets and are mesmerised

We just learned about car fire blankets and are mesmerised

No water or foam needed. Mostly.
By Anthony Alaniz 13 May 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Ferrari F40 engulfed in flames is the saddest thing you'll see today

Ferrari F40 engulfed in flames is the saddest thing you'll see today

Thankfully, the driver and passenger got out unscathed.
By Adrian Padeanu 10 May 2021
Weird This fire-breathing engine table with working accelerator pedal is so metal

This fire-breathing engine table with working accelerator pedal is so metal

This bespoke fire pit is the coolest thing you'll see all day.
By Christopher Smith 05 May 2021
Crashes / Wrecks McLaren 765LT burns to pile of ash in fire at petrol station

McLaren 765LT burns to pile of ash in fire at petrol station

There's not much left.
By Chris Bruce 27 April 2021
Safety Tesla reveals how often its cars burn from fire

Tesla reveals how often its cars burn from fire

In the US the average is one fire for every 205 million miles travelled.
By Mark Kane 19 April 2021
Weird TeslaCam captures footage of petrol cars catching fire while driving

TeslaCam captures footage of petrol cars catching fire while driving

Oh, the irony.
By Steven Loveday 12 April 2021
00:57 Weird Police dashcam catches flaming van making a break for it

Police dashcam catches flaming van making a break for it

You’ll have to see this to believe it.
By Matthew Crisara 22 March 2021
Safety Hyundai announces massive battery recall for roughly 82,000 BEVs

Hyundai announces massive battery recall for roughly 82,000 BEVs

The BMS update probably does not solve the issue 100%, so they will replace all the batteries.
By Mark Kane 25 February 2021
Breaking Hyundai Kona Electric fires allegedly caused by LG cell defect

Hyundai Kona Electric fires allegedly caused by LG cell defect

The same cells from LG Energy Solution are in the Chevy Bolt EV.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 12 February 2021
Crashes / Wrecks You're fired: Pre-production Ford Broncos burned in trailer mishap

You're fired: Pre-production Ford Broncos burned in trailer mishap

Literally too hot to handle.
By Christopher Smith 27 January 2021
08:52 Humour 70 detonators used to blow up a Seat Ibiza for… reasons

70 detonators used to blow up a Seat Ibiza for… reasons

What could possibly go wrong?
By Matthew Crisara 14 December 2020
Motorsport.com F1 doctor explains Grosjean's escape from burning car

F1 doctor explains Grosjean's escape from burning car

F1 medical delegate Ian Roberts says a blast of extinguishant that beat back flames allowed him to help Grosjean out of his burning car
By Adam Cooper 30 November 2020
Motorsport.com Wait for Grosjean to escape Bahrain crash fire 'felt like ages'

Wait for Grosjean to escape Bahrain crash fire 'felt like ages'

F1 medical car driver Alan van der Merwe said it “felt like ages” waiting for Grosjean to escape the fire after his crash in Bahrain.
By Luke Smith 29 November 2020
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