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Alex Zanardi dies: motorsport legend and Paralympic champion
Created by Cynthia Batista at Monday, 4 May 2026
The world of sport said goodbye, on May 1, 2026, to one of its most transcendent figures. Alex Zanardi passed away at the age of 59 at his home in Italy, leaving behind a legacy that goes far beyond the racetrack. The former Formula 1 driver and multi-time Paralympic champion died peacefully, surrou...
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New Volkswagen ID.Polo: compact EV linking past and future
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Volkswagen Polo is preparing to enter a new phase in its history. After more than 20 million units sold since the launch of the original model in 1975, the German compact now appears in a 100% electric version: the new Volkswagen ID. Polo.More than just a simple engine change, this new model rep...
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Clio and Twingo lead Renault’s strategy for 2026
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Wednesday, 29 April 2026
Renault is preparing to enter 2026 with two very strong names at the center of its strategy: Clio and Twingo. Two models well known to the European public, but with very different missions in this new phase of the French brand.On one side is the new Renault Clio, one of the most important models in...
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How to save fuel: 9 practical tips for lower daily costs
Created by Daniela Ezequiel at Thursday, 23 April 2026
With fuel prices on the rise, taking another look at driving habits makes more sense today than ever. The good news is that you do not need to change cars or completely alter your routine to achieve real savings. In many cases, simply correcting small day-to-day details is enough to spend less on ev...
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Portugal approves new IUC dates: what changes for drivers
Created by Lucas Luís at Thursday, 23 April 2026
The IUC rules are indeed going to change in Portugal, but the change will not be immediate. For now, in 2026, everything remains as it is. Payment will still be due in the month of the vehicle’s registration. The big news is that Parliament has already approved a new model, which provides for a fixe...
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Bertha Benz: the bold journey that proved the car's value
Created by Cynthia Batista at Wednesday, 22 April 2026
When talking about the history of the automobile, Karl Benz is almost always the first name to come up. After all, he was the man who developed what is widely recognised as the first car in history. But there is another figure who was absolutely decisive in this chapter of mobility and who remained...
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Nissan Micra returns to the national market
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 17 April 2026
The Nissan Micra is back in Portugal and enters a new phase in its history by appearing, for the first time, as a 100% electric model. This sixth generation arrives on the national market with a proposal designed for urban mobility, without overlooking technology, range, and a more appealing positio...
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Benecar celebrates 35 years
Created by Lucas Luís at Friday, 10 April 2026
Celebrating 35 years is not just about looking in the rear-view mirror and counting the miles, it is about recognizing the road we have traveled together. What began as a local project has become what we all know today as Benecar - Cidade do Automóvel, a landmark that, like a well-tuned engine, has...
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Fuel tax cut until June: what changes at the fuel pumps now?
Created by Tiago Fernandes at Thursday, 9 April 2026
The Government has approved a new proposal to temporarily reduce the Tax on Petroleum and Energy Products (ISP), aiming to curb the rise in fuel prices. The measure is expected to remain in force until the end of June and comes at a time when energy costs continue to be pressured by the internationa...
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