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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 08 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 08 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 08 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
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
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