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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
The hybrid supercar burned down during a test in southern Europe.
By
Adrian Padeanu
30 July 2022
11:05
Crashes / Wrecks
BMW i3 saloon test drive in China goes badly, car catches fire
The new i3 is a China-only long-wheelbase electric version of the latest 3 Series.
By
Brian Potter
29 July 2022
02:48
Crashes / Wrecks
Lamborghini Urus bursts into flames after crashing into Florida home
No one suffered any serious injuries.
By
Brian Potter
29 July 2022
Safety
Lucid reports multiple battery-related fires at factory in Arizona
In both cases, the batteries were submerged in water, the factory reportedly had to be evacuated, and workers were injured.
By
Brian Potter
18 July 2022
01:23
Tata Nexon EV investigated after it burst into flames on video in India
Looks like EV fires are just as big a concern for everyone regardless of brand or continent.
By
Andrei Nedelea
25 June 2022
00:31
Crashes / Wrecks
Truck absolutely obliterates pickup stopped on highway
The fiery crash resulted in no injuries.
By
Brian Potter
07 June 2022
00:15
Safety
Tesla Model 3 owner provides details on recent EV fire
A Tesla Model 3 caught fire while parked, right after the owner cancelled plans to drive it to a dinner party.
By
Brian Potter
25 May 2022
12:24
Safety
Tesla Model Y catches fire while driving, driver struggled to escape
Tesla fires are very few and far between, but they still exist.
By
Brian Potter
24 May 2022
Safety
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
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