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Daniela Ezequiel
Volvo enhances safety with real-time road alerts
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Volvo is enhancing the connected safety of its cars with a new software update that makes it possible to identify hazards on the road and share that information with other drivers in real time. The over-the-air update is coming to the Volvo EX60, EX90 and ES90 and adds four new types of alerts, desi...
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Automotive production in Portugal falls 19.4% as exports dominate
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 2 September 2026
Automotive production in Portugal recorded a significant decline in July 2026. During the month, 21,373 vehicles were manufactured, 19.4% fewer than in the same period of 2025, according to data from the Portuguese Automobile Association, ACAP. The biggest decline was seen in passenger cars. In July...
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Taxis on TVDE platforms: new rules come into force on September 1
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 1 September 2026
From September 1, the passenger transport sector in Portugal enters a new phase. The new law regulating TVDE activity introduces several changes, but one stands out: taxis will now be able to operate through electronic platforms. The change results from Law No. 59/2026, of August 25, which amends th...
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Suzuki e-Sky: the compact electric car arriving in Europe in 2027
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Monday, 31 August 2026
Suzuki is preparing to strengthen its commitment to electric mobility with a model designed primarily for the city. It is called the Suzuki e-Sky, measures just over 3.39 metres, weighs around 1030 kg and follows a different philosophy from many of today’s electric cars: instead of increasing batter...
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McLaren McL 6GT revives the M6GT and returns to a pure manual gearbox
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 25 August 2026
McLaren has decided to look to the past to imagine one of its next supercars. The result is the McLaren McL 6GT, a model that revives the spirit of Bruce McLaren’s historic M6GT and brings back a feature that has not been part of the brand’s road cars for more than three decades: the manual gearbox....
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Fuel tax reaches €710 million for Infrastructure of Portugal
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 25 August 2026
The fuel tax generated €710 million in revenue for Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) in 2025. It is the highest annual figure recorded since the public company was created in 2015 and is equivalent to almost two million euros per day. At issue is the component associated with the former Road Service...
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Driving at 180 km/h could change from an administrative offence to a criminal offence
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Friday, 14 August 2026
Driving at very high speeds could soon have much more serious consequences in Portugal. The new Highway Code, currently being prepared, may classify driving above a certain speed as a criminal offence, with 180 km/h and 200 km/h being mentioned as possible reference points. The change has not yet be...
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Lamborghini Revuelto SV breaks record ahead of global debut
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The Lamborghini Revuelto SV has not even been officially unveiled yet, but it has already started making its mark. The new, more radical version of the Italian hybrid supercar completed a lap of the Hockenheim circuit in Germany in just 1min41.6s, a result Lamborghini presents as a new record for a...
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Marsien GT debuts radical Porsche 911 with 830 hp and 330 km/h
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 12 August 2026
The Porsche 911 is already, in itself, a benchmark among sports cars. But the new Marsien GT takes the formula to a very different level. Created by Marc Philipp Gemballa from the 992-generation Porsche 911, this Gran Turismo delivers more than 830 hp, reaches 330 km/h, and will be limited to just 3...
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