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Automotive
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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The 7 finalists for Car of the Year 2026 are now known
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 25 February 2026
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...
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Imported used cars set records: ACAP reveals reform plan
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 12 February 2026
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...
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New rules for vehicle modification
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 27 January 2026
Transforming a vehicle in Portugal has just become simpler, clearer, and more predictable. The Government has approved a new legal framework that standardizes the rules applicable to vehicle modifications, putting an end to a process that, for years, was marked by excessive bureaucracy, scattered re...
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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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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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