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A2 and A6 whit toll exemptions: find out who benefits
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Tuesday, 31 March 2026
Starting on April 1, important toll changes will come into effect for people living in or running a business in Alentejo. The measure will apply to sections of the A2 and A6 motorways and represents significant relief for many families and companies in the region, especially in an area where road tr...
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Miguel Oliveira in Portimão: three races and three podium finishes.
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Monday, 30 March 2026
Miguel Oliveira left Portimão with every reason to smile. In front of the home crowd, the rider from Almada delivered a top-level performance in the Superbike World Championship, finishing all three races in 3rd place and securing a hat-trick of podium finishes at the Algarve International Circuit....
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Portugal plans more cameras to monitor average driving speed
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 26 March 2026
Portugal is preparing to reinforce speed control on its roads with the installation of 12 new average speed cameras. The measure, announced by the Government, is part of a broader road safety strategy aimed at reducing accidents and encouraging safer driving behaviour. At this stage, the National Ro...
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WorldSBK Portimão 2026: Oliveira plays at home, Bulega leads
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Tuesday, 24 March 2026
WorldSBK is returning to Portimão from 27 to 29 March 2026 for another high-speed weekend at the Algarve International Circuit. The official schedule confirms three full days of on-track action, featuring WorldSBK , WorldSSP , WorldSPB and WorldWCR , along with several fan experiences inside the ven...
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Via Verde increases prices from April 10
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Tuesday, 24 March 2026
Via Verde will update its pricing table starting on April 10 , with increases across several services and plans. For many drivers, this change may go unnoticed at first, but the truth is that there are some relevant differences, especially for those who only use the transponder in certain months of...
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The Portuguese MotoGP Grand Prix has been postponed!
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 6 March 2026
The Algarve International Circuit, in Portimão, is preparing to host the world’s elite of motorcycle racing under slightly different circumstances than initially planned. Due to the current geopolitical instability in the Middle East, specifically the conflict involving Iran, the Qatar Grand Prix ha...
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We already know which is the Car of the Year 2026 in Portugal
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
The Car of the Year 2026 in Portugal has now been announced and the overall winner is the Dacia Bigster. The new SUV from the Romanian brand won the prestigious Seguro Directo Car of the Year / Volante de Cristal Trophy 2026, succeeding the Citroën C3, winner of the previous edition. The distinction...
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Audi may be about to say goodbye to the A8
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
The future of the Audi A8 appears increasingly uncertain. The historic luxury sedan from the German brand may be about to leave production — and, at least for now, without a confirmed successor. There is still no official announcement from Audi, but several signs point in that direction. One of the...
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Stellantis may replace French engines with Italian units
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
Stellantis may be preparing to make a discreet but potentially significant change in its combustion engine strategy in Europe. After several years focusing mainly on engines of French origin — particularly the well-known PureTech units from Peugeot — the automotive group may begin to give greater pr...
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