Articles by
Lucas Luís
Everything you need to know about Dakar 2026
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 2 January 2026
The Dakar 2026 is about to get underway and once again commands global attention as the toughest off-road rally in the world. From 3 to 17 January, Saudi Arabia hosts the event for the seventh consecutive year, in an edition that continues to raise the bar in terms of endurance, navigation, strategy...
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The best-selling cars at Benecar in 2025
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 29 December 2025
The year 2025 was marked by very clear choices on the part of Benecar’s customers. Over the twelve months—and even though the year had not yet ended at the time of writing—sales data reveal consistent patterns, both in terms of the most sought-after brands and the models that most often “received th...
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New IUC regime confirmed and will only take effect from 2027
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 26 December 2025
After months of debate and some uncertainty surrounding the dates and the implementation model, a final decision has now been reached: the law governing the Single Circulation Tax (IUC) has been amended, but the new regime will only come into force in 2027. The aim is to simplify tax payments, reduc...
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It's official:Formula 1 returns to Portugal in 2027 and 2028
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 19 December 2025
It’s news that excites fans, drivers and the entire motorsport industry: Formula 1 is set to return to Portugal in 2027 and 2028. The official announcement confirms a two-year agreement that once again places the country on the calendar of the world’s most prestigious motorsport competition, with th...
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Benecar rolls the dice, bringing Cidade do Automóvel to life
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 12 December 2025
Benecar, with more than 30 years of presence in the automotive sector and a strong connection to its community, is taking an innovative step in the way it communicates with the public. In partnership with DCE loving brands, the company has launched the board game Cidade do Automóvel, which promises...
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The end of combustion engines may be postponed after all
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 5 December 2025
The debate on the future of internal combustion engines has returned to the centre of the European stage. After months of pressure from manufacturers and several Member States, the European Union is now considering revising the timeline that planned to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from...
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Benecar wins 2025 ANECRA Excellence Award for used car sales
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 5 December 2025
The 2025 edition of the ANECRA Awards was an emotional and celebratory moment for Benecar, as we were distinguished with the ANECRA Excellence Award 2025 in the category of Used Vehicle Sales — a recognition granted to entities that stood out the most in the development and professionalization of th...
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Impact on the automotive sector in the 2026 State Budget
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 27 November 2025
The State Budget for 2026 has already been approved and introduces a set of changes with a direct impact on the automotive sector, both for private individuals and for companies. The changes focus mainly on the Single Circulation Tax (IUC), fleet taxation, and the stability of the rates applied to t...
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New V6 TDI boosts power of Audi Q5 and A6
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 27 November 2025
Audi has once again raised the bar in the premium segment, presenting a significant evolution of its three-litre V6 TDI engine, now available for the Audi Q5 and Audi A6. The new generation of the powerplant introduces improvements in response, efficiency and performance thanks to the combination of...
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