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Despite global economic pressures, electric vehicle sales surged 35% in the second quarter of 2026, reaching record levels in 50 countries as fuel price uncertainty drove drivers toward cleaner options. Electric cars now represent 29% of all car sales worldwide.
Serial world record breaker David Rush, who holds over 350 Guinness World Records titles, appeared on Tinkercast's game show to inspire kids to chase their own record-breaking dreams. He started his journey to get children excited about STEM subjects, proving that determination and practice make big goals achievable.
Inmates in Telangana are crafting handmade goods that just shattered two years of sales records in half the time. Their products at India's famous Numaish exhibition are proving that second chances can create first-rate craftsmanship.
Latin America just shattered its electric vehicle sales record with over 110,000 EVs sold in the final quarter of 2025, jumping 24% from the previous high. The region is proving that the green vehicle revolution isn't just happening in wealthy nations anymore.
Electric vehicle sales are rebounding after a tough year, with 215,000 new EVs sold in Q1 2026 and a record-breaking 100,000 used EVs finding new owners. The best part? The price gap between electric and gas cars just hit an all-time low.
Electric vehicle sales in India shattered records in July with over 327,000 units sold, growing 66% from last year. For the first time ever, nearly one in eight vehicles sold in India is now electric.
The world's largest automaker is bouncing back with record hybrid sales and an improved outlook, even as it navigates supply chain challenges and fierce competition. Toyota's resilience shows how betting on practical green technology is paying off.
Europe just had its best electric vehicle month ever, with sales jumping 31% as carmakers finally deliver affordable small EVs that regular families can actually buy. Global EV sales topped 2 million in June, proving the electric transition is accelerating where supportive policies meet accessible prices.
Electric vehicles smashed records across Europe last month, with nearly half a million sold in December alone. The milestone signals a major turning point in the shift away from gas-powered cars.
Independent record shops across Europe are preparing for their biggest celebration of the year as Record Store Day returns April 18. Despite challenges, store owners say the passion for physical music keeps them going.
Celebrity chef Hilda Baci woke up to discover her massive jollof rice cookout broke two world records instead of one. Five months after breaking the record for largest Nigerian jollof rice serving, she learned she'd also set the overall rice record.
A father turned a childhood board game into history, smashing a Hungry Hungry Hippos speed record with his family while becoming only the third person ever to hold 200 world records at once. The Rush family cleared the game in 3.75 seconds, beating the previous record by over a second.
Manchester toddler Jude Owens just became the youngest person ever to complete two trick shots in snooker, setting both records before his third birthday. His natural talent emerged at home, and now he's one of the youngest double record holders in Guinness World Records history.
After breaking the world's largest pizza party record with 4,525 people last year, New Haven is suiting up for another slice of glory. The city is hosting a pizza costume party on September 25 that aims to set a brand new Guinness World Record.
Three friends just became Guinness World Record holders after visiting all 145 CTA train stations in less than nine hours, despite a snowstorm and broken trains. Now they're chasing transit records across America.
Electric vehicles are flying off the lots faster than ever before, with March 2025 marking the best month in history for EV sales. Rising fuel prices are helping more drivers discover the long-term savings of going electric.
More affordable electric vehicles are flooding the used market, giving buyers a cheaper path to cleaner transportation. Nearly 37,000 EVs sold through America's largest wholesale marketplace this spring, setting a new record.
Electric vehicles captured two-thirds of all new car sales in China during the first week of June, marking a historic milestone for clean transportation. The breakthrough comes despite reduced government subsidies, proving consumer demand for battery-powered cars is stronger than ever.
A UW-La Crosse relay team just shattered a 23-year-old record held by an Olympic gold medalist, running the fastest indoor 4x400 in school history. Despite the heartbreaking one-point loss for the team championship, three individual athletes took home national titles in a performance that rewrote the record books.
The University of Calgary shattered a Guinness World Record when 682 people dressed as dinosaurs gathered to celebrate the school's 60th anniversary. The crowd stomped past the previous record of 468, bringing together students, staff, alumni, and community members for a day of pure joy.
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