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Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone handed suspended prison sentence for fraud

Ex-F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone handed suspended prison sentence for fraud

Ecclestone has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

By Matt Kew 13 October 2023

Kid steals Bobcat loader, damages several cars during destructive joyride

Kid steals Bobcat loader, damages several cars during destructive joyride

The child was wearing a construction helmet and had a BB gun.

By Brian Potter 27 September 2023

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

Teslas are still being keyed: Culprits not realising cameras

Teslas are still being keyed: Culprits not realising cameras

A recent event in Fresno, California, shows a middle-aged man keying a Tesla in broad daylight.

By Brian Potter 11 September 2023

Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish

Sainz robbed outside Milan hotel after F1 Italian GP podium finish

Ferrari Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz was robbed outside of his Milan hotel hours after his podium finish in the 2023 Italian GP.

By Matt Kew 04 September 2023

2020 Norton Motorcycles pensions scam investigation gets its own podcast

2020 Norton Motorcycles pensions scam investigation gets its own podcast

British news outlet the Guardian dedicated a two-part investigative series to wrapping up the loose ends.

By Brian Potter 25 July 2023

Corporate / Financial

Former Audi CEO fined £945k, gets suspended sentence for Dieselgate role

He agreed to confess to his involvement in the scandal last month.

By Brian Potter 28 June 2023

Autonomous Cars

GM's Cruise says Robotaxi did not block responders in SF shooting

GM's Cruise says Robotaxi did not block responders in SF shooting

A Cruise AV was filmed stopped in the middle of the road during the incident that resulted in nine people being injured.

By Brian Potter 13 June 2023

FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

FIA president "horrified" at Baja Rally attack

At least 10 people dead and several injured.

By Tom Howard 23 May 2023

Manufacturing / Production

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

Shooting at Mercedes EQS plant in Germany results in two deaths

A 53-year-old man opened fire in a production hall this morning, killing two people; no one else was hurt.

By Brian Potter 12 May 2023

Porsche Panamera pulled over for missing number plate, had Bond-style stealth device

Porsche Panamera pulled over for missing number plate, had Bond-style stealth device

Not so fast, 007!

By Brian Potter 09 May 2023

Ex-Audi boss Stadler to make Dieselgate confession to avoid prison

He will still face a €1.1 million fine.

By Brian Potter 05 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

Races and Chases

See an armed suspect carjack a Tesla at gunpoint during a high-speed chase

See an armed suspect carjack a Tesla at gunpoint during a high-speed chase

The carjacking victim, a Hollywood doctor, was left speechless and shaking.

By Brian Potter 25 April 2023

Races and Chases

See Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari 488 Pista on the night thieves stole his watch

See Charles Leclerc in his Ferrari 488 Pista on the night thieves stole his watch

The Richard Mille timepiece is worth over £250,000.

By Brian Potter 06 April 2023

Anti-Giga Berlin protesters vandalise Tesla store in Germany

Anti-Giga Berlin protesters vandalise Tesla store in Germany

Protesters used paint bombs and posters to voice their anger against Tesla's latest Gigafactory.

By Brian Potter 26 March 2023

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

Tesla up against possible criminal charges at Giga Berlin

The company is alleged to have caused water pollution, which is considered an environmental crime.

By Brian Potter 14 March 2023

Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

The two people were caught in their Tesla Model X at a charging station.

By Brian Potter 08 March 2023

00:51 Crashes / Wrecks

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

Renault Megane driver jailed after crashing car during track day and reporting it stolen

The insurance company paid him £10,500 but the police eventually found out what really happened.

By Brian Potter 01 March 2023

02:27 Technology

Tesla owner robbed at gunpoint, police need help identifying suspect

Tesla owner robbed at gunpoint, police need help identifying suspect

Thanks to Tesla's built-in dashcam, the owner has footage of the entire incident. Who is this guy?

By Brian Potter 20 February 2023

The UK’s experiencing counterfeit motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificates

The UK’s experiencing counterfeit motorcycle Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificates

Riders have been caught with counterfeit certificates in the United Kingdom likely the result of online scams and misleading links.

By Brian Potter 06 February 2023

BMW M1 painted by Andy Warhol covered with flour by climate activists

BMW M1 painted by Andy Warhol covered with flour by climate activists

The group from Ultima Generazione attacked the car on November 18, which is currently on display in Italy.

By Brian Potter 22 November 2022

US Justice Department shuts down massive catalytic converter theft ring

US Justice Department shuts down massive catalytic converter theft ring

The DOJ has charges against 21 people and seeks the forfeiture of over $545 million.

By Brian Potter 08 November 2022

UK: This guy hit a motorcyclist with a hammer in road rage incident

UK: This guy hit a motorcyclist with a hammer in road rage incident

The incident resulted in an impromptu helmet test. Assault charges filed by the victim.

By Brian Potter 17 October 2022

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