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BMW is preparing to cut around 8,000 jobs in Germany by the end of 2027. The plan will be implemented through a voluntary redundancy programme and comes at a time when the manufacturer is facing a significant decline in sales in China, lower margins, and growing pressure to reduce costs.The agreemen...

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...

The seven finalists for the Seguro Directo Car of the Year / Volante de Cristal Trophy 2026 have now been announced. After an extended period of testing and evaluation, the jury selected the models moving on to the final voting phase and competing for the oldest and most prestigious title in the Por...

The Portuguese automotive market has once again been at the center of debate. In 2025, 120,787 used vehicles were imported, a new all-time record. This number represents 53.7% of the total new cars registered in Portugal, a figure that is raising concern within the sector.But the most worrying data...

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...