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Toyota Hilux World Record Event Set for NAMPO 2026 SA
Polar Preet Sets Sights on the North Pole: A Historic Solo Challenge
Harpreet “Polar Preet” Chandi MBE, the celebrated British adventurer and four-time Guinness World Record holder, is preparing for what could be the pinnacle of her extraordinary career: a solo, unsupported expedition to the North Pole, scheduled for March 2026. If successful, Chandi will become the first woman in history to complete this formidable journey, an […]
Kia PV5 Cargo Sets Guinness World Record for Electric Light Commercial Vehicles
Kia has officially made history in the world of electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs). The Kia PV5 Cargo, the brand’s first dedicated eLCV and a member of its pioneering Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) family, has earned a place in the Guinness World Records™ by covering an astonishing 693.38km (430.84 miles) on a single charge while […]
Jimny Gathering 2025 Aims for Another Guinness World Record in the Outeniqua Mountains
The plucky Suzuki Jimny is preparing to make history once again at Jimny Gathering 2025, set to take place from 25 to 28 September at Louvain Guest Farm in the Western Cape’s breathtaking Outeniqua Mountains. This much-anticipated event will unite Jimny enthusiasts from across South Africa in a celebration of off-road adventure, custom builds, and […]
Polestar 3 Smashes Guinness World Record with 581-Mile Single-Charge Journey
BICESTER, UK – 13 August 2025 – The Polestar 3 Long Range Single Motor has set a new benchmark for electric vehicle endurance, covering an astonishing 581.3 miles (935.44 km) on UK public roads without recharging — a feat officially recognised by Guinness World Records. The achievement, more than 140 miles over the SUV’s WLTP-rated […]
Electrifying the Globe: Rainer Zietlow Sets Off on Record-Breaking ID. Buzz World Tour
Hanover, Germany – 3 July 2025 – In a bold demonstration of what’s possible with electric mobility, renowned adventurer and eight-time Guinness World Record holder Rainer Zietlow has embarked on a groundbreaking all-electric world tour in a Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Supported by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, electricity provider Elli, and a host of other partners, Zietlow’s […]
Richard Whitehead MBE Sets New Guinness World Record at Chicago Marathon, with Support from Custom Nissan ARIYA
Nissan Ambassador and double Paralympic gold medallist Richard Whitehead MBE has shattered his own Guinness World Record for a double amputee marathon runner at the 2024 Bank of America Chicago Marathon, crossing the finish line in an astonishing 2 hours, 41 minutes, and 36 seconds. This remarkable achievement, which eclipses his previous record set at […]
A record heritage – Suzuki sets new World Record on Heritage Day
The Suzuki Jimny may be a compact vehicle, but there is more than enough space in the back to carry the official certificate of the Guinness World Records. On Sunday 24 September, Suzuki Auto and almost 800 owners and fans celebrated Heritage Day by setting a new World Record. It was witnessed by representatives from […]
Škoda Enyaq iV vRS slides into GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ titles with incredible 7.351 km ice drift
Milton Keynes, 1 February 2023 – Škoda UK has set two official world ice drift records with the Enyaq iV vRS SUV, the brand’s second all-electric sporting flagship model. The records, which have been verified by Guinness World Records, were set by motoring journalist Richard Meaden on a circular track measuring 188.496 m
Auto Trader secures Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Online Quiz – WORLD’S BIGGEST WIN
17th November 2022, London – On Tuesday 15th November at 7pm Auto Trader has secured the Guinness World Record™ for the Largest Online Quiz. Making quizzing history, the largest automotive marketplace in the UK, managed
Italian Mazda MX-5 Rally breaks Guinness World Records™
Held at Modena Circuit in Italy, the ‘MX-5 Rally of Records’ has broken the Guinness World Records title for the largest parade of Mazda cars in the world. With a
Jaguar F-PACE Sets Guinness World Record with Loop-the-Loop
Do the best vehicles come out of Germany? According to Jaguar USA only when they’re British. Two years ago, the Jaguar C-X17 crossover concept captured the crowd’s attention at the Frankfurt Auto Show, and this year Jaguar stole the show again with a physics-defying debut of the Jaguar F-PACE that you have to see to believe. […]

















