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The ‘Gentleman's Agreement’: Japanese cars limited to 180 km/h and 280 hp?

Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025

For several decades, Japanese sports cars have been recognised for their performance, but also for two peculiar limitations: a top speed of 180 km/h and a declared power of 280 hp. These restrictions were the result of a ‘Gentlemen's Agreement’ between Japanese car manufacturers, implemented as an a...

What are Grand Tourer (GT) cars?

Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025

Grand Tourers (GT) are cars designed to combine performance, comfort and luxury, making them the ideal choice for those looking for a powerful car that is also suitable for long journeys. The acronym ‘GT’ comes from the Italian Gran Turismo, referring to vehicles that offer a dynamic driving experie...

The JDM culture: Japanese Domestic Market

Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025

JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) culture is one of the most influential and respected automotive movements in the world. Originally, the term referred to vehicles and parts produced exclusively for the Japanese market, but over the years it has become a symbol of performance, personalisation and techn...

The History of the Toyota Supra

Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 27 February 2025

The Toyota Supra is one of the most iconic cars in automotive history, especially in the world of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) culture. From its introduction in the late 1970s to the present day, the Supra has been synonymous with performance, cutting-edge engineering and personalisation potential...

Miguel Oliveira's 100th race

Created by Paulo Borralho at Wednesday, 26 February 2025

This weekend sees the start of the new MotoGP World Championship, and it's at this start that we'll see Miguel Oliveira's 100th race.From 28 February to 2 March, Thailand will host the start of the World Championship for motorcycling's elite. It's in the city of Buriram that another vibrant and comp...

The meaning of the orange Volvo key

Created by Paulo Borralho at Monday, 24 February 2025

If you've ever come across an orange Volvo car key, there's a reason for it, and that's what we're about to tell you.Volvo has always prioritised the quality and safety of its vehicles and has therefore created an important system in a car key. Volvo's orange key is a limitation key!Called the Care...

The History of the Volkswagen Golf

Created by Lucas Luis at Friday, 21 February 2025

The Volkswagen Golf is one of the most iconic cars in the history of the automotive industry. Since its debut in 1974, the Golf has become a benchmark in the hatchback segment, winning over millions of drivers around the world. In Portugal, the Golf has a special status, being one of the most sought...

Formula 1 2025 presentation

Created by Lucas Luís at Wednesday, 19 February 2025

All about the F1 2025 presentation and the change in broadcasting in PortugalThe 2025 Formula 1 season was officially unveiled yesterday, 18 February 2025, at a historic event held at the O2 Arena in London. For the first time, the ten teams and twenty drivers took to the stage to reveal the new sin...

David Carreira gave a concert at a car dealership

Created by Paulo Borralho at Monday, 17 February 2025

Last Saturday, the renowned singer David Carreira gave a concert in Cidade do Automóvel, on the second date of the artist's new tour.On 15 February, the day after Valentine's Day, Benecar hosted David Carreira's acoustic concert as part of the Minha Casa Tour, the artist's last tour before the stop...

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The ‘Gentleman's Agreement’: Japanese cars limited to 180 km/h and 280 hp?

What are Grand Tourer (GT) cars?

The JDM culture: Japanese Domestic Market

The History of the Toyota Supra

Miguel Oliveira's 100th race

The meaning of the orange Volvo key

The History of the Volkswagen Golf

Formula 1 2025 presentation

David Carreira gave a concert at a car dealership

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