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Genesis, Hyundai, And Lexus EVs Shine In IIHS Safety Rankings

Genesis, Hyundai, And Lexus EVs Shine In IIHS Safety Rankings

An increasing number of all-electric cars appear in IIHS’ highest Top Safety Pick+ roster.

By Suvrat Kothari 16 September 2023

Tesla Model Y Shows Impressive Roof Strength After Brick Wall Collapses Over It

Tesla Model Y Shows Impressive Roof Strength After Brick Wall Collapses Over It

Several vehicles were caught under the rubble, but only the Tesla can be easily identified.

By Iulian Dnistran 11 September 2023

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted After Crash Testing: Smashed Windows, Bent Roof

Tesla Cybertruck Spotted After Crash Testing: Smashed Windows, Bent Roof

A now-deleted social media video suggests the all-electric pickup went through a ditch rollover test.

By Iulian Dnistran 08 September 2023

Watch Tesla Model 3 Dive Into Flood Water While Running On FSD Beta

Watch Tesla Model 3 Dive Into Flood Water While Running On FSD Beta

Both the driver and the FSD Beta system ignored a "Flooded" sign.

By Dan Mihalascu 21 August 2023

Watch Tesla Model X On Autopilot Crash: Driver Rams Into Police Car, NHTSA Probe Underway

Watch Tesla Model X On Autopilot Crash: Driver Rams Into Police Car, NHTSA Probe Underway

The incident is from 2021, and police said the driver was intoxicated.

By Suvrat Kothari 10 August 2023

Tesla Cam Catches Triumph TR7 Tire Blowout And Crash On Highway

Tesla Cam Catches Triumph TR7 Tire Blowout And Crash On Highway

The driver was reportedly okay after this dramatic, scary spinout caused by an exploding rear tire.

By Christopher Smith 09 August 2023

Watch Police Deploy Stop Stick, Attempt PIT Maneuvers To Stop Tesla

Watch Police Deploy Stop Stick, Attempt PIT Maneuvers To Stop Tesla

The Tesla Model Y involved in the dangerous high-speed police pursuit near West Memphis, Arkansas had been rented on Turo.

By Dan Mihalascu 07 August 2023

Audi's Electric SUV Lineup Receives Top IIHS Ratings

Audi's Electric SUV Lineup Receives Top IIHS Ratings

Audi's four electric crossovers and SUVS all achieved IIHS's top safety ratings.

By Andrew Lambrecht 27 July 2023

Mercedes EQE Loaner Car Burns Down Inside Florida Homeowner's Garage

Mercedes EQE Loaner Car Burns Down Inside Florida Homeowner's Garage

Fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire caused by the electric luxury sedan, but the garage and the house were severely damaged.

By Dan Mihalascu 24 July 2023

New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA

New Safety Probe On Tesla Model 3 Opened By NHTSA

The investigation is tied to a fatal crash in California where Tesla's safety systems may have been employed.

By Steven Loveday 18 July 2023

Watch Hyundai RN22e Crash Hard At Goodwood After Missing Turn

Watch Hyundai RN22e Crash Hard At Goodwood After Missing Turn

There were apparently two people in the car, and both walked away. The prototype, however, looks seriously damaged.

By Christopher Smith 13 July 2023

Tesla Dashcam Captures Rear-End Crash That Makes Honda Flip Over

Tesla Dashcam Captures Rear-End Crash That Makes Honda Flip Over

The Honda driver said she fell asleep at the wheel, and the police decided not to start an investigation.

By Iulian Dnistran 12 July 2023

Tesla Model 3 Survives Terrifying Tree Crash, Emerges Unscathed

Tesla Model 3 Survives Terrifying Tree Crash, Emerges Unscathed

The Tesla Model 3 was among IIHS’ top safety picks for four years consecutively.

By Suvrat Kothari 10 July 2023

Tesla Crashes, Road Rage And Sentry Mode Videos For Hours And Hours

Tesla Crashes, Road Rage And Sentry Mode Videos For Hours And Hours

With 200 episodes and a whopping 4,000 TeslaCam clips, it was time for an epic video: The Best of Wham Baam Teslacam.

By Steven Loveday 29 May 2023

Tesla Crash At Ferry Terminal Was Due To Driver Error, Not Unintended Acceleration

Tesla Crash At Ferry Terminal Was Due To Driver Error, Not Unintended Acceleration

A Model 3 was totaled in January after the car reportedly “suddenly accelerated.”

By Iulian Dnistran 22 May 2023

Tesla Crashes Into Another Tesla Due To Road Rage Incident: Total Loss

Tesla Crashes Into Another Tesla Due To Road Rage Incident: Total Loss

The Tesla Model 3 owner whose car was deemed a total loss wasn't even involved in the incident and wasn't at fault in any way.

By Steven Loveday 21 May 2023

Dacia Spring Completely Destroyed In Alleged Battery Fire In Romania

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 Dan Mihalascu 15 May 2023

Rivian R1T Fender Bender Lands Owner $42,000 Repair Bill

Rivian R1T Fender Bender Lands Owner $42,000 Repair Bill

The electric pickup was extensively disassembled after the seemingly minor accident.

By Iulian Dnistran 04 May 2023

Tesla Model 3 Totaled, New Owner Has Surprises To Share

Tesla Model 3 Totaled, New Owner Has Surprises To Share

This Tesla Model 3 was a total loss, but Geico sold it to the new owner for $15,000, and he rebuilt it.

By Steven Loveday 30 April 2023

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 Iulian Dnistran 28 April 2023

Tesla Totaled After Crashing Into Pickup Truck: $60,000 Disaster

Tesla Totaled After Crashing Into Pickup Truck: $60,000 Disaster

The pickup truck driver tried to beat traffic while turning left and didn't yield to oncoming traffic, causing a multi-car crash.

By Steven Loveday 16 April 2023

Cruise Chevy Bolt Rear-Ends Municipal Bus, The Company Responds

Cruise Chevy Bolt Rear-Ends Municipal Bus, The Company Responds

It’s been less than a week since the last incident involving a Cruise robotaxi.

By Iulian Dnistran 27 March 2023

Tesla Dashcam Captures Insane Accident Where A Kia Takes Flight On The Freeway

Tesla Dashcam Captures Insane Accident Where A Kia Takes Flight On The Freeway

The Tesla that filmed everything was on Autopilot and automatically swerved to avoid the debris.

By Iulian Dnistran 27 March 2023

Tesla Model S Plaid Shockingly Dominates At Drag Strip After Wreck

Tesla Model S Plaid Shockingly Dominates At Drag Strip After Wreck

The Model S Plaid is nearly impossible to beat, with a zero to 60 mph time of around 2 seconds and a quarter-mile time of just over 9.

By Steven Loveday 26 March 2023

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