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This Tesla Model S Plaid drove underwater, lived to tell the tale

This Tesla Model S Plaid drove underwater, lived to tell the tale

This Tesla Model S Plaid drove underwater, lived to tell the tale

After a failed first try, YouTuber "Chillin' with Chet" added 3.175 kilograms of weight to the £120k EV to prevent it from floating.

By Brian Potter 19h ago

UK: Watch drivers plough through deep water without slowing down

UK: Watch drivers plough through deep water without slowing down

UK: Watch drivers plough through deep water without slowing down

This hurts to watch.

By Brian Potter 14 October 2021

Here's why you shouldn't use your Tesla as a boat

Here's why you shouldn't use your Tesla as a boat

Here's why you shouldn't use your Tesla as a boat

A Tesla may help get you out of a flood emergency, but there may be a big price to pay later.

By Steven Loveday 09 September 2021

Driving Tesla Model S Plaid in 2 metres of water: Sink or swim?

Driving Tesla Model S Plaid in 2 metres of water: Sink or swim?

Driving Tesla Model S Plaid in 2 metres of water: Sink or swim?

Why drive a £120,000 car underwater? Because no one has done it yet, of course.

By Steven Loveday 08 September 2021

01:16 Crashes / Wrecks

Unlucky pickup owner watches truck sink, lucky reporter catches it live

Unlucky pickup owner watches truck sink, lucky reporter catches it live

Unlucky pickup owner watches truck sink, lucky reporter catches it live

It literally happened during a live news broadcast.

By Christopher Smith 04 August 2021

Audi unhappy with YouTuber using RS6 press car to transport workers to flooded German regions

Audi unhappy with YouTuber using RS6 press car to transport workers to flooded German regions

Audi unhappy with YouTuber using RS6 press car to transport workers to flooded German regions

He has already apologised.

By Adrian Padeanu 28 July 2021

Corporate / Financial

Europe: Tesla makes Superchargers free in flood-affected areas

Europe: Tesla makes Superchargers free in flood-affected areas

Europe: Tesla makes Superchargers free in flood-affected areas

Charging will be free in impacted parts of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

By Mark Kane 20 July 2021

Crashes / Wrecks

Jonny Smith floods 2021 Lada Niva after taking the wrong way

Jonny Smith floods 2021 Lada Niva after taking the wrong way

Jonny Smith floods 2021 Lada Niva after taking the wrong way

Well, that's not quite right.

By Alberto Hernandez 05 July 2021

00:31 Crashes / Wrecks

See Jaguar F-Pace driver inexplicably plow through water in a hurry

See Jaguar F-Pace driver inexplicably plow through water in a hurry

See Jaguar F-Pace driver inexplicably plow through water in a hurry

No, the S in SUV doesn't stand for submersible.

By Adrian Padeanu 25 January 2021

BMW i8 left outside for weeks has wet surprise waiting for owner

BMW i8 left outside for weeks has wet surprise waiting for owner

BMW i8 left outside for weeks has wet surprise waiting for owner

The owner is understandably very unhappy.

By Chris Bruce 22 December 2020

00:14 Crashes / Wrecks

Watch this Lambo become a yellow submarine on flooded Florida highway

Watch this Lambo become a yellow submarine on flooded Florida highway

Watch this Lambo become a yellow submarine on flooded Florida highway

Never go through floods, even if your car can cut through them.

By Jacob Oliva 10 November 2020

This Tesla Model 3, like all Teslas, can become a boat for a bit

This Tesla Model 3, like all Teslas, can become a boat for a bit

This Tesla Model 3, like all Teslas, can become a boat for a bit

Never, ever drive your car through deep water, unless you own an EV. It's still not a good idea, but it's doable.

By Steven Loveday 06 August 2020

00:17 Crashes / Wrecks

Watch a McLaren nearly drown in an American flood

Watch a McLaren nearly drown in an American flood

Watch a McLaren nearly drown in an American flood

Never ever go through floods, especially when you're driving a McLaren.

By Jacob Oliva 27 April 2020

Classic Mustang Mach-1, Mazda RX-7 found at bottom of river

Classic Mustang Mach-1, Mazda RX-7 found at bottom of river

Classic Mustang Mach-1, Mazda RX-7 found at bottom of river

Stolen or auto insurance fraud? Only God knows.

By Anthony Karr 26 March 2020

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Be careful of flood damaged cars when buying second hand

Water damaged cars are flooding the market.

By Dominik Wilde 13 December 2019

Aftermarket / Tuning

Prepare For The Worst With The Flood Guard Car Bag

Prepare For The Worst With The Flood Guard Car Bag

Prepare For The Worst With The Flood Guard Car Bag

A little something to make you sleep at night, especially during heavy rains.

By Jacob Oliva 26 August 2018

Crashes / Wrecks

Flash flood in U.S. sweeps dealership's SUVs into river

Flash flood in U.S. sweeps dealership's SUVs into river

Flash flood in U.S. sweeps dealership's SUVs into river

At least there was a bridge nearby to catch them all.

By Christopher Smith 13 August 2018

Video Of Stranded Ferrari Proves Prancing Horses Can't Swim

Video Of Stranded Ferrari Proves Prancing Horses Can't Swim

Video Of Stranded Ferrari Proves Prancing Horses Can't Swim

The Jeep doesn't seem to have a problem, however.

By Christopher Smith 31 July 2018

Crashes / Wrecks

Mazda MX-5 driver in dramatic rescue from Louisiana floods

Mazda MX-5 driver in dramatic rescue from Louisiana floods

Mazda MX-5 driver in dramatic rescue from Louisiana floods

And her dog, too.

By Graham King 17 August 2016

Tesla Model S converts to motor boat in a flooded tunel

Tesla Model S converts to motor boat in a flooded tunel

Tesla Model S converts to motor boat in a flooded tunel

The electric saloon just goes with the flow.

By Motor1.com Staff 21 June 2016

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