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How to save fuel: 9 practical tips for lower daily costs
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Thursday, 23 April 2026
With fuel prices on the rise, taking another look at driving habits makes more sense today than ever. The good news is that you do not need to change cars or completely alter your routine to achieve real savings. In many cases, simply correcting small day-to-day details is enough to spend less on ev...
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Portugal approves new IUC dates: what changes for drivers
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 23 April 2026
The IUC rules are indeed going to change in Portugal, but the change will not be immediate. For now, in 2026, everything remains as it is. Payment will still be due in the month of the vehicle’s registration. The big news is that Parliament has already approved a new model, which provides for a fixe...
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Bertha Benz: the bold journey that proved the car's value
Created by Cynthia Batista at Wednesday, 22 April 2026
When talking about the history of the automobile, Karl Benz is almost always the first name to come up. After all, he was the man who developed what is widely recognised as the first car in history. But there is another figure who was absolutely decisive in this chapter of mobility and who remained...
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Nissan Micra returns to the national market
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 17 April 2026
The Nissan Micra is back in Portugal and enters a new phase in its history by appearing, for the first time, as a 100% electric model. This sixth generation arrives on the national market with a proposal designed for urban mobility, without overlooking technology, range, and a more appealing positio...
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Benecar celebrates 35 years
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 10 April 2026
Celebrating 35 years is not just about looking in the rear-view mirror and counting the miles, it is about recognizing the road we have traveled together. What began as a local project has become what we all know today as Benecar - Cidade do Automóvel, a landmark that, like a well-tuned engine, has...
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Fuel tax cut until June: what changes at the fuel pumps now?
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 9 April 2026
The Government has approved a new proposal to temporarily reduce the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products (ISP), aiming to curb the rise in fuel prices. The measure is expected to remain in force until the end of June and comes at a time when energy costs continue to be pressured by the internationa...
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New space at Benecar for taking a nap during your visit
Created by Lucas Luis at Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Note: Fictional article created as part of April Fools’ Day. Thank you for playing along 😄 Benecar is once again innovating in the way it welcomes those who visit Cidade do Automóvel, with the launch of the Benecar Recharge Lounge, a new space designed to provide rest, comfort, and privacy to custo...
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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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