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Kia ev2 parking stress free uk drivers
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ArticleMarch 30, 2026

Kia EV2 Makes Parking Stress-Free for Anxious Drivers

Parking is a source of anxiety for many UK drivers, with a third admitting they feel nervous, worried, or scared when trying to manoeuvre into a space. According to new research by Kia UK, many motorists regularly drive
BYD Headlines BVRLA Dinner with Expanded EV Range
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ArticleMarch 11, 2026

BYD Headlines BVRLA Dinner with Expanded EV Range

BYD returns as headline sponsor for the BVRLA Annual Dinner, showcasing its latest EVs and reinforcing its commitment to UK fleet and rental markets.
One-of-One Corvette ZR1X Turns Speed into $2.6m for Charity
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ArticleJanuary 26, 2026

One-of-One Corvette ZR1X Turns Speed into $2.6m for Charity

In the bright desert air of Scottsdale, where chrome, history and horsepower collide each January, one car managed to rise above even the most fevered auction-room expectations. On Saturday, 24 January, a one-of-one Stars & Steel-inspired Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X crossed the block at the 2026 Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, selling for an astonishing USD $2.6 million, […]

Škoda Elroq Hits 100,000 Units as Production Accelerates in Mladá Boleslav
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ArticleNovember 28, 2025

Škoda Elroq Hits 100,000 Units as Production Accelerates in Mladá Boleslav

Škoda Auto has reached a major milestone in its electric mobility journey, building the 100,000th Elroq compact SUV less than a year after production began. The landmark vehicle — a striking Elroq vRS finished in Hyper Green — rolled off the line at the brand’s Mladá Boleslav plant, underscoring both the model’s popularity and the […]

Woolridge and Dreyer Clinch Vryheid 400 Victory to Take Championship Lead
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ArticleNovember 4, 2025

Woolridge and Dreyer Clinch Vryheid 400 Victory to Take Championship Lead

PRETORIA, South Africa, 4 November 2025 – Gareth Woolridge and Boyd Dreyer have emerged victorious at the gruelling Vryheid 400, propelling the Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team to the top of the 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship standings. The penultimate round of the season proved to be one of the toughest yet, testing endurance, skill, […]

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa Shines in Punishing Vryheid 400
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ArticleNovember 3, 2025

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa Shines in Punishing Vryheid 400

The penultimate round of the 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC), the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400, delivered two days of relentless action in northern KwaZulu-Natal — and TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) emerged with strong performances to set up a thrilling championship finale. Despite torrential rain, mud-soaked tracks, and a route that pushed both […]

VAPS HCV Vryheid 400: Rally-Raid Action Returns to KwaZulu-Natal
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ArticleOctober 28, 2025

VAPS HCV Vryheid 400: Rally-Raid Action Returns to KwaZulu-Natal

After months of eager anticipation, the 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) makes its much-awaited return to KwaZulu-Natal this weekend, as the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400 roars into action on 31 October and 1 November. Following the earlier postponement due to flooding, the rally promises a thrilling weekend of competition, testing the limits of both […]

Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team Eyes Championship Glory at Vryheid 400
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ArticleOctober 28, 2025

Castrol NWM Ford Rally-Raid Team Eyes Championship Glory at Vryheid 400

PRETORIA, South Africa, 28 October 2025 – The 2025 South African Rally-Raid Championship (SARRC) heads into its penultimate round with stakes higher than ever as competitors prepare for the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400 on 31 October and 1 November. Originally postponed due to flooding earlier this year, the KwaZulu-Natal event returns with a challenging mix […]

Hyundai Shines with Triple Silver at 2025 SAVRALA Awards
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ArticleOctober 17, 2025

Hyundai Shines with Triple Silver at 2025 SAVRALA Awards

Johannesburg, South Africa – 17 October 2025 – Hyundai Automotive South Africa has reaffirmed its reputation for excellence, earning three Silver Awards at the 2025 South African Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (SAVRALA) Manufacturer of the Year Awards. The honours were presented in the Rental, Leasing, and Overall Value categories at a ceremony held in […]

Driver Diaries: Behind the Helmet with Giniel de Villiers A true gentleman and a champion
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ArticleOctober 15, 2025

Driver Diaries: Behind the Helmet with Giniel de Villiers A true gentleman and a champion

As the SA Rally-Raid Championship heads to Vryheid for its penultimate round of the VAPS HCV Vryheid 400, few names command as much respect in the paddock as Giniel de Villiers. A Dakar winner, multiple South African champion, and one of the most consistent drivers in off-road racing, he has long been the benchmark for […]

Fans Have Spoken: Škoda Introduces Space Violet and Water World Green to Octavia vRS Line-Up
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ArticleJuly 17, 2025

Fans Have Spoken: Škoda Introduces Space Violet and Water World Green to Octavia vRS Line-Up

Milton Keynes, 17 July 2025 – Škoda is turning heads and turning up the colour with the introduction of two bold new paint options for its performance icon, the Octavia vRS. Following an online public vote across Škoda’s official X and Instagram accounts, fans have crowned Space Violet and Water World Green as the newest […]

Škoda Octavia vRS Estate: Your Summer-Ready Companion for the Ultimate UK Road Trip
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ArticleJuly 16, 2025

Škoda Octavia vRS Estate: Your Summer-Ready Companion for the Ultimate UK Road Trip

Milton Keynes, 16 July 2025 – With the great British road trip enjoying a powerful revival, Škoda is marking the start of summer with two specially equipped Octavia vRS Estates designed to make spontaneous adventures more accessible—and far more stylish. Outfitted with TentBox Lite roof tents and one featuring a clever EGOE camping module, these […]