Truck Loaded With New Teslas Catches Fire in Portugal, Reigniting an Old Discussion
4 Jul 2024, 14:13 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The incident happened on July 2 on the road connecting Mafra and Ericeira, but other BEV fires continue to show that battery tech still has much to evolve.
$250 Million Superyacht 'Honolulu' Lost in Major Fire at Lurssen Shipyard
4 Jul 2024, 12:50 UTC · By: Elena Gorgan / The fire broke out at the Rendsburg shipyard with reports saying issues with Honolulu superyacht started it. The blaze was extinguished after 20 hours
Certain Jaguar F-Pace SUVs Recalled for Potential Engine Compartment Fire
26 Jun 2024, 20:42 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 133 units are recalled stateside, with said F-Pace vehicles produced in the period between November 29, 2023 and December 18, 2023
Kia Recalls Telluride for Overheating Power Seat Motor, 462,869 Vehicles Affected
7 Jun 2024, 17:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Owner of Kia Telluride vehicles produced through May 29, 2024 should park outside and away from other vehicles and buildings until the repair has been performed
Rare Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Catches Fire While Driving, Burns Down Completely
5 Jun 2024, 10:31 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / Unfortunately, this ultra-rare and very expensive Lamborghini Aventador SVJ 63 Italian supercar was completely destroyed by fire
1970 Plymouth Superbird Almost Burned to the Ground, Owner Says It Will Run Again
30 Apr 2024, 12:31 UTC · By: Ciprian Florea / Involved in a massive fire in 1999, this Plymouth Superbird will return to public roads (under its own power) after decades in storage.
Waymo Robotaxi Vandalized and Lit on Fire in San Francisco Is Only the Beginning
12 Feb 2024, 10:07 UTC · By: Cristian Agatie / The angry mob that vandalized and lit on fire a Waymo robotaxi in San Francisco shows that humans-versus-robot clashes might become more common from now on
Volkswagen Australia Recalls Passat, Arteon, Golf Over Fire Risk
26 Jan 2024, 20:11 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Just shy of 6,000 vehicles feature incorrectly installed heat shields, which may result in a brake fluid leak on the exhaust manifold
Roasting a G82 BMW M4 Has a Different Meaning in the Real World
24 Jan 2024, 11:48 UTC · By: Cristian Gnaticov / This is a sad sight for any petrolhead as the fire has rendered this BMW M4 Coupe useless. Wait until you see how the engine looks
Feds Investigate Chrysler Over Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Battery Fire Allegations
18 Jan 2024, 17:14 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / 2017 to 2018 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrids that had been repaired by Chrysler under recall number 22V-077 continue to catch fire
GM Recalls BrightDrop Zevo Electric Delivery Vans Over Front Drive Unit That May Leak Oil
17 Jan 2024, 19:49 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / The recalled electric delivery vans are owned by a single fleet customer, and rather than replacing the front drive units, GM will replace said vans
Kia Recalls 2011 Sorento With 2.4L Theta II MPI Engine Over Fire Risk
29 Dec 2023, 21:12 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Approximately 80,000 examples of the 2011 Kia Sorento with the 2.4-liter Theta II MPI engine have been recalled. Some will receive replacement engines
Your 2024 Hyundai Kona May Catch Fire, South Korean Automaker Recalls 10,984 Vehicles
29 Dec 2023, 16:17 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you happen to own or daily a 2024 Kona with the 1.6-liter turbo, bear in mind your Kona is likely included in this recall
Porsche Recalls Certain Taycan Vehicles Over High-Voltage Battery Issue
21 Dec 2023, 20:07 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A small number of Taycan electric sedans and wagons produced through June 2023 are suspected of battery modules that may short circuit
Jeep Wrangler 4xe Battery May Fail Internally, Root Cause Not Yet Determined
29 Nov 2023, 16:18 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Wrangler 4xe vehicles produced for the US market through March 22, 2023 are recalled over a battery that may fail internally due to a yet-undisclosed reason
McLaren Recalls Artura Over Detaching Fuel Pipe, Nine Detachments Reported To Date
29 Nov 2023, 13:00 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / Plagued with quality-related concerns ever since it came out, the McLaren Artura still leaves much to be desired in this regard
Isuzu Recalls D-Max Pickup Truck Over Unsecured Fuel Line That May Become Damaged
29 Nov 2023, 01:05 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / No fewer than 8,039 examples of the D-Max produced for Australia between 2021 and 2023 are included in this safety recall
Volkswagen Recalls ID.4 Over Insufficiently Fire Retardant Sunshade
17 Nov 2023, 21:19 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / If you own a 2023 to 2024 model year Volkswagen ID.4 with a panoramic glass roof, chances are your ID.4 is included in this recall
Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Recalled Over Short Circuit Risk, Owners Advised To Park Outside
15 Nov 2023, 13:59 UTC · By: Mircea Panait / A handful of 2023 model year Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid minivans are under recall due to an off-location 12V isolator post
Twenty Tesla Vehicles Affected By Fires on the Same Day in Turkey and France
12 Oct 2023, 09:20 UTC · By: Gustavo Henrique Ruffo / The causes are still under investigation, but arson is a remote possibility in at least one of these blazes, considering the circumstances.