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Tolls in Portugal will rise by around 2.3% in 2026
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Toll rates on Portuguese highways will become more expensive starting January 1, 2026, with an average increase of 2.3%, according to the automatic adjustment mechanism linked to the inflation rate.The calculation formula, applied every year, takes into account 80% of the variation in the Consumer P...
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Porsche Files Patent for 18 Cylinder W18 Engine with 3 Turbos
Created by Lucas Luís at Monday, 27 October 2025
Porsche has once again surprised the automotive world by filing a patent for a tri-turbo W18 engine — an unprecedented and bold configuration that promises to take combustion engineering to another level.The document, registered with the German Patent and Trademark Office (DPMA) and identified by Ca...
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All about the Baja Portalegre 500 2025
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 23 October 2025
Between October 23 and 25, the trails of Alto Alentejo will once again become the epicentre of national and international off-road racing with the 39th edition of the bp Ultimate Baja Portalegre 500.Organised by the Automóvel Club de Portugal (ACP), the event brings together the world’s best drivers...
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EU approves digital driving licence and driving from age 17.
Created by Lucas Luís at Tuesday, 21 October 2025
The European Parliament has approved the modernization of driving licence rules across the European Union, introducing significant changes that promise to transform the future of mobility. Among the most notable updates are the possibility of driving at age 17 and the introduction of a digital drivi...
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All about the Rallye Vidreiro 2025
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 17 October 2025
On October 17 and 18, the Rallye Vidreiro – Centro de Portugal returns to the roads of Alcobaça, Marinha Grande, and Pombal, bringing with it all the excitement, spectacle, and unmistakable sound of roaring engines. Organized by the Clube Automóvel da Marinha Grande, the event closes the Portuguese...
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2026 State Budget: Vehicle taxes will yield more than €5.3 billion for the State
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 9 October 2025
The Government has presented the State Budget proposal for 2026 (OE 2026) and, although no increases are planned for the main automotive taxes, the State is set to collect more revenue from the sector. The combined income from IUC, ISV, and ISP is expected to reach 5.367 billion euros, representing...
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Work in 25 de Abril Bridge will cause traffic until November
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The 25 de Abril Bridge, one of the main connections between Lisbon and Almada, will be subject to nighttime traffic restrictions from October 9 to November 5 due to paving works carried out by Lusoponte, the company that operates the infrastructure.The works are part of the routine maintenance progr...
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Félix da Costa signs with Jaguar and opens a new chapter
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 8 October 2025
António Félix da Costa will wear the colors of Jaguar TCS Racing in the upcoming Formula E season, marking the start of a new chapter in the Portuguese driver’s career. The former world champion of the electric series leaves Porsche, where he competed in recent seasons, to join one of the most prest...
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Cascais Wants to Buy the Autódromo to Bring Formula 1
Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 8 October 2025
The Municipality of Cascais has announced its intention to acquire the Estoril Circuit and work towards bringing Formula 1 back to Portugal as early as 2028, in a project that also includes hosting MotoGP in 2027. The plan was presented by Cascais Deputy Mayor Nuno Piteira Lopes after a meeting with...
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