A mysterious cargo of luxury cars worth an estimated $335–400 million (around Rs 2,962–3,537 crore) sank in the Atlantic Ocean after a fire broke out on the Felicity Ace cargo ship. The ship was en route from Emden, Germany, to Davisville, USA, carrying nearly 4,000 customized vehicles for clients across multiple countries.

The fire occurred on February 16, 2022, dramatically altering the fate of the shipment. The cargo included cars from Volkswagen Group’s premium brands, such as Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini, and Volkswagen. Many vehicles were specially customized for international buyers, making the loss even more significant.

Massive Losses in Luxury Fleet

At the time of the fire, Felicity Ace carried 3,965 vehicles. Audi accounted for 1,944 cars, while Porsche had 1,117 units

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