Articles tagged
Automotive
Tariffs between Europe and the US: what will change in the automotive sector?
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 28 July 2025
The recent trade agreement between the European Union and the United States, signed on July 27, 2025, brought relief but not a complete resolution to the tariff tensions that were threatening the automotive sector. The automotive tariff, previously set at 27.5%, was reduced to 15%, avoiding a protec...
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SOS Autoestradas: Now you can request assistance without leaving your vehicle
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 24 July 2025
Driving on a Portuguese motorway and encountered a problem? If you’ve had a breakdown or accident on a Portuguese motorway, you no longer need to leave your vehicle or walk to the nearest SOS post. The new SOS Autoestradas app, developed by the Portuguese Association of Toll Motorway or Bridge Conce...
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Qashqai e-POWER arrives in September with a longer range
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 7 July 2025
Nissan has just unveiled the next generation of its innovative e-POWER technology, which will debut in Europe as early as September 2025, integrated into the Qashqai – one of the most popular SUVs on the market. With a theoretical range of 1,200 km, fuel consumption of just 4.5 L/100 km, and CO₂ emi...
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The Audi that Changed the History of the Four Rings
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 7 July 2025
Exactly 60 years ago, in August 1965, the first post-war Audi rolled off the production line in Ingolstadt. The date not only marked the return of the Audi name to the automotive market after a 25-year hiatus, but also represented a technical and economic turning point for Auto Union GmbH, the prede...
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Benecar welcomes Rio Maior students to visit its workshop
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 6 June 2025
Benecar - Cidade do Automóvel once again strengthened its links with education and vocational training by welcoming a group of students from the Escola Profissional de Rio Maior to its premises for an immersive workshop on the various areas of the company's workshop. Over the course of a morning of...
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A car so gamer that it should come with a remote control!
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 2 April 2025
Hyundai has once again surprised us with the launch of the INSTEROID, an irreverent Concept Car (a prototype created by brands to showcase new design ideas, technology or functionalities) that reinterprets the popular Hyundai INSTER in a futuristic, personality-laden version. Presented for the first...
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Škoda celebrates 130 years with project created by students
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 2 April 2025
28 students from Škoda Auto's Professional School of Mechanical Engineering are building a unique car that pays homage to the brand's 130 years and its historical connection to cycling. This is the 10th prototype to be developed under the ‘Student Car’ programme, an initiative that brings together c...
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Benecar prepares Gavião, its first in-house production model
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 1 April 2025
Note: Fictitious article created as part of April Fool's Day. Thanks for getting into the spirit 😄 Benecar is taking a historic step in its path of growth and innovation with the development of its first self-made car model: the Gavião. This step is part of the brand's expansion strategy, which aim...
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What are Grand Tourer (GT) cars?
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025
Grand Tourers (GT) are cars designed to combine performance, comfort and luxury, making them the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful car that is also suitable for long journeys. The acronym ‘GT’ comes from the Italian Gran Turismo, referring to vehicles that offer a dynamic driving experie...
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