Articles by
Lucas Luís
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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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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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 custom...
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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 c...
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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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The new Volkswagen ID.3 Neo is coming
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 March 2026
The first fully electric model of Volkswagen’s ID family is about to receive a major renewal. The well-known Volkswagen ID.3, originally introduced in 2019, is now preparing to enter a new phase of its life, with important changes in design, technology, and even its designation: it will now be calle...
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