Articles tagged
plug-in hybrid
China cuts hybrid exports to the EU by more than half
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 14 October 2026
China has agreed to moderate exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the European Union, in an understanding reached with Brussels that could lead to a reduction of more than 50% in the number of these vehicles sent to the European market. The agreement comes at a time of growing trade tensions...
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Wallbox: what it is, how it works, and which one to choose for your home.
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Wednesday, 5 August 2026
What is a wallbox and what is it used for in an electric car? Anyone who drives or is considering buying an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle will inevitably come across the term wallbox. But what is a wallbox? What is it used for? Is it really necessary to charge an electric car at home? And what...
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New Audi Q3: sportier, more digital and more efficient
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 25 August 2025
The Audi Q3 remains one of the brand’s greatest successes and, with the arrival of the third generation, it raises the bar even higher in the premium compact segment. With a more emotional design, more advanced technology, and greater efficiency in its engines, the new Q3 arrives on the European mar...
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Recharge – The campaign that recharges your energy
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 4 July 2025
This summer, Benecar – Cidade do Automóvel launches the Recharge campaign , an initiative designed to boost energy and offer even more benefits to those who choose Benecar for the purchase of their next vehicle. Between 5 and 20 July 2025 , all customers who purchase a car at Cidade do Automóvel – r...
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Third-generation Audi Q3: Powerful, Smarter and Sustainable
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 17 June 2025
The new Audi Q3 has just entered its third generation and promises to raise standards in the premium compact segment. With a more emotional design, cutting-edge technology, more sustainable mobility solutions and a deeply digitised interior, the compact SUV from the ‘brand with the four rings’ reinf...
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Glossary of the Automotive World
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 21 January 2025
The automotive world is full of technical, curious and sometimes even confusing terms. This glossary was created to clarify doubts and help enthusiasts and drivers better understand the concepts associated with this vast world. Every week, we'll add a new word or expression to the glossary, making i...
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Differences between Hybrid and Plug-in Hybrid
Created by Ana Faustino at Friday, 11 March 2022
As time goes by, more and more hybrid and electric cars are gaining ground in the car market. If we know that electric cars run on electricity, as the name suggests, how do hybrids work? First of all, there are two types of hybrid cars: Hybrids and Plug-in Hybrids. Let's understand the differences b...
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