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Volkswagen enters electric GTI era with the ID. Polo GTI
Created by Cynthia Batista at Thursday, 21 May 2026
Volkswagen has officially unveiled the new Volkswagen ID. Polo GTI, the model that will go down in history as the first fully electric car to wear the legendary GTI badge.The debut took place during the 24 Hours of Nürburgring and marks a symbolic moment for the German brand, precisely in the year V...
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New Audi RS 5 debuts as a plug-in hybrid
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 19 May 2026
Audi has officially entered a new era of electrified performance with the launch of the new Audi RS 5. For the first time in the history of the RS division, a model adopts a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain, combining a twin-turbo V6 engine with electric technology to create one of the most powerful...
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Audi revels the interior of Q9, brand’s largest SUV to date
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 18 May 2026
Audi has revealed the interior of the new Audi Q9 for the first time, showcasing what will become the largest, most luxurious and most technologically advanced SUV ever produced by the German brand. The model is expected to sit above the Q7 in Audi’s lineup and arrive in 2026.With seating for up to...
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Your car’s speedometer does not display your actual speed
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 18 May 2026
If you’ve ever noticed that your GPS shows a different speed from the one displayed on your car’s dashboard, don’t worry — it’s completely normal. In fact, most vehicle speedometers are intentionally designed not to display the exact real speed.As strange as it may sound, this small difference exist...
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More than 160 classics at the Benedita Classics Festival
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Tuesday, 12 May 2026
📸 View complete album with all photosOn May 10, Cidade do Automóvel hosted the 4th edition of the Festival de Clássicos da Benedita, an event organized by Benecar – Cidade do Automóvel and Vitorinos Seguros, which once again brought together classic car enthusiasts in an atmosphere of conviviality,...
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Highway Code could change: ACP proposes stricter road rules in Portugal
Created by Cynthia Batista at Friday, 15 May 2026
The Automóvel Club de Portugal has presented the Government with a set of proposals that could bring profound changes to the Highway Code as early as 2026. The aim is to reduce road accidents, strengthen safety on the roads, and adapt the legislation to the new realities of modern mobility.Among the...
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Opel plans electric SUV with Chinese technology for 2028
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Monday, 11 May 2026
Opel is preparing a new electric SUV for the C segment, expected to arrive on the market in 2028. The model is set to reinforce the German brand’s commitment to electric mobility and will be born from a strategic collaboration with Leapmotor, the Chinese manufacturer in which Stellantis holds a stak...
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The legendary Citroën 2CV could return as an electric car
Created by Cynthia Batista at Thursday, 7 May 2026
The model soon became known by the nickname “Deux Chevaux” (“Two Horses”), a reference to its fiscal horsepower rating in France. Over more than four decades of production, it became a true cultural icon, with over 5 million units produced before production ended in 1990.The “Deux Chevaux” enters th...
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A stone hit your windshield? Here’s what to do
Created by Cynthia Batista at Tuesday, 5 May 2026
Getting hit by a stone on the windscreen while driving is a more common situation than it may seem and, despite the initial scare, it does not always mean a major expense. The most important thing is to stay calm and act quickly, because a small mark can turn into a significant crack in a short time...
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