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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 1h ago
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
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 Petrol SUV catches fire after crashing into Tesla Model 3 in China

Petrol 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
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