The car was reportedly stolen from a Tesla store, initiating a high-speed chase that reached 100 mph before the Model S struck another car and slammed into multiple light poles, according to NBC Los Angeles.

The Model S was said to have been split in half by the poles, sending the back end into the corner of a synagogue entrance where it appears to have been securely wedged above the ground. The front end of the car consequently ignited, reportedly with explosion sounds that may have been caused by bursting battery cells.

“I have never seen half of a car wedged into a building before,” Sheriff Lt. Michael White told the news outlet.

The alleged thief is reportedly in critical condition, while occupants in the Honda were in serious condition. Several pursuing officers were also reportedly injured when their cruiser struck a median.

The accident adds to a handful of high-profile accidents that resulted in fire, though Tesla argues that its vehicles have a much better safety record than competing gasoline-powered models on the road. Specifically, the fire risk is said to be five times lower than the average car.

The company has nonetheless modified the Model S to include additional protections in front of the battery, with a reinforced titanium plate under the module to prevent road debris from piercing the cells.

The Model S driver in West Hollywood was ejected from the vehicle. It is unclear if they were wearing a seatbelt during the chase.

A new report finds that Porsche’s hard-core, track-focused GT4 will be the first Cayman to venture into the 911′s performance territory.

According to Car, the upcoming Cayman GT4 will adopt a 450-horsepower version of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged 3.8-liter flat-six.

Should that prove to be the case, it would make the GT4 far more potent that the current Cayman range-topper, the 340-horsepower GTS. At least in terms of output, it would also bring the GT4 close to the 911 GT3, which would pack more power (475 ponies) but would presumably be out-torqued by the Cayman’s twin-turbo mill.

The GT4 is expected to send power to the rear wheels through Porsche’s PDK seven-speed dual-clutch automatic.

As seen in our spy shots of the coupe testing just outside of Germany’s famed Nurburgring, the GT4 will be lower and wider than the regular Cayman. The GT4 will also sport an aggressive body kit with bigger wheels and tires providing additional grip, along with larger brakes capable of handling track-day duties.

Porsche is said to be eying a late 2015 debut for the Cayman GT4, with sale expected to commence in early 2016. Pricing is expected to come in around $125,000.

The car is being engineered jointly by Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus and an Italian design studio called GranStudio. The team is still fine-tuning the design but early teaser sketches suggest the 003 will wear an aerodynamic three-wing silhouette and borrow a sizable amount of styling cues from cars that compete in the LMP1 class of the grueling 24 Hours of Le Mans race.

Daimler unveiled what it calls Mercedes-Benz Future Truck 2025 this week, signaling the future of the transportation industry. Like some of Mercedes’ passenger cars, the prototype big rig is capable of driving itself at speeds up to 55mph.

The Future Truck uses four radar sensors and two cameras to control its adaptive cruise control, automatic braking, stability control and lane-keeping assistance systems. The prototype also has a new system called “Predictive Powertrain Control” that uses road topography information to maximize efficiency. As demonstrated on a portion of Germany’s autobahn, the truck is fully autonomous, although it still lacks the ability to change lanes and overtake vehicles on its own. However, Daimler says that technology is coming.

“Autonomous driving will revolutionize road freight transport and create major benefits for everyone involved,” said Dr. Wolfgang Bernhard, the member of Daimler’s Board of Management responsible for Daimler Trucks and Buses. “With the Future Truck 2025, Daimler Trucks is once again highlighting its pioneering role in innovative technologies and opening up a new era in truck transport.”

Daimler is optimistic that the Future Truck will be able to cut down on road congestion and traffic fatalities. The truck maker also notes that the Future Truck runs more efficiently than today’s semis, which means lower running costs for trucking companies.

Daimler’s autonomous Future Truck might seem at odds with truck drivers, but the company says it could actually help the profession. Without being bothered with the mundane task of driving, truckers could be transformed into office workers on wheels.

“The Highway Pilot system will significantly upgrade the job profile of truck drivers. It will not only free them from having to perform monotonous tasks; it will also give them more time for tasks that were previously handled by office workers at shipping companies,” Daimler said. “In other words, it will be possible for truckers to advance to new positions as transport managers, making truck driving a more attractive profession.”

In January Cuba lifted restrictions barring new car sales in the country, making it possible for residents to replace their aging 1950s American cars with brand new metal. However, few are taking advantage of the new law, with the country’s 11 dealerships recording just 50 car and four motorcycle sales during the first six months of the year.

But those figures aren’t for a lack of demand. Rather most Cubans are simply priced out of the market.

According to Reuters, those 54 sales added up to $1.28 million, netting an average selling price of about $23,700. That might not sound like a lot to pay for a new car, but the average Cuban takes home a mere $20 per month.

Moreover, some dealers have instated massive markups since the law was passed. For example, one Peugeot dealer is asking $262,000 for a 508, which lists for 25,250 euros ($34,300) in Europe.

While new cars will probably be off-limits to all but the privileged few for the foreseeable future, Cuba’s used car market is at least loosening up. Three years ago the country began allowing the free trade of used cars between citizens. Prior to that 2011 law, only cars pre-dating the country’s 1959 revolution could be bought and sold.