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Crashes / Wrecks McLaren P1 flooded by Hurricane Ian after just one week of ownership

McLaren P1 flooded by Hurricane Ian after just one week of ownership

Unfortunately, the McLaren wasn't the only expensive car flooded out of the owner's garage.
By Brian Potter 30 September 2022
Safety Australia will rate underwater safety for vehicles starting in 2023

Australia will rate underwater safety for vehicles starting in 2023

If the doors or windows won't work, automakers must provide a means to break the glass.
By Brian Potter 22 July 2022
Weird Driver thinks C8 Corvette is submarine, conquers flooded road

Driver thinks C8 Corvette is submarine, conquers flooded road

Recent severe flooding in Miami saw roads inundated with deep water, but that didn't stop this Corvette.
By Brian Potter 08 June 2022
Technology A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

A robot turned this flood damaged SUV into an art car in 30 minutes

ABB's PixelPaint robot has 1,000 nozzles and sprays just millimetres above the car.
By Brian Potter 13 May 2022
00:57 Crashes / Wrecks Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Watch Nissan GT-R become amphibious Godzilla after costly mistake

Hopefully, the owner of the sports car learned an important lesson.
By Brian Potter 25 April 2022
Police Land Cruiser police car gets stuck on beach, then is swamped by the tide

Land Cruiser police car gets stuck on beach, then is swamped by the tide

It took hours to pull the Land Cruiser out of the water.
By Brian Potter 20 April 2022
02:50 Crashes / Wrecks Ford Bronco can't roll with the tide, gets swallowed by the sea

Ford Bronco can't roll with the tide, gets swallowed by the sea

It was stuck there through the weekend.
By Brian Potter 19 April 2022
17:34 Police Flooding traps people, cars, and horses on bridge overnight in Australia

Flooding traps people, cars, and horses on bridge overnight in Australia

Rescuers took them to safety the following morning.
By Brian Potter 03 March 2022
01:46 Crashes / Wrecks Audi RS6 Avant C8 sleeps with the fishes after driver error

Audi RS6 Avant C8 sleeps with the fishes after driver error

The driver is ok, but the damages inflicted on the car are estimated to generate a €100,000 repair bill.
By Brian Potter 21 February 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Dramatic video captures landslide devouring cars in Malaysia

Dramatic video captures landslide devouring cars in Malaysia

There were no injuries but several cars were destroyed.
By Brian Potter 02 February 2022
Weird Driver takes selfie while her car sinks into frozen river

Driver takes selfie while her car sinks into frozen river

Oh, Canada.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2022
00:51 Crashes / Wrecks Audi A3 slips away in rushing waters attempting to ford a river

Audi A3 slips away in rushing waters attempting to ford a river

Please don't drive into raging floodwaters.
By Brian Potter 17 December 2021
00:58 Crashes / Wrecks Dramatic video shows car in river 50 metres from brink of Niagara Falls

Dramatic video shows car in river 50 metres from brink of Niagara Falls

Sadly, a woman died in the accident.
By Brian Potter 09 December 2021
Weird Watch unsinkable Tesla Model 3 perform in deep water

Watch unsinkable Tesla Model 3 perform in deep water

Someone converted a Tesla Model 3 into a motorboat?
By Brian Potter 08 December 2021
Safety UK: Pilot scheme tests 'natural' methods to stop roads flooding

UK: Pilot scheme tests 'natural' methods to stop roads flooding

National Highways is investing £420,000 in the scheme across northern England.
By James Fossdyke 10 November 2021
Safety Watch Porsche Taycan easily drive through deep water

Watch Porsche Taycan easily drive through deep water

EVs can tackle floodwaters much better than gas cars, though it's still a really bad and unsafe idea.
By Brian Potter 02 November 2021
Crashes / Wrecks Lamborghini becomes submarine after driver confuses pedals

Lamborghini becomes submarine after driver confuses pedals

It's an honest mistake, but also a very expensive one.
By Brian Potter 26 October 2021
Weird 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 20 October 2021
07:32 Weird 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
Safety 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
Weird 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

It literally happened during a live news broadcast.
By Christopher Smith 04 August 2021
Industry 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

Charging will be free in impacted parts of the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.
By Mark Kane 20 July 2021
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