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The VW ID.3, the brand's first electric model of the new wave, launched in 2020, will undergo a major restyling later this year, with significant modifications to the exterior, interior, and technology.
The hybrid version of the new Fiat Grande Panda is relatively “small” in price, but it performs very well in meeting the expectations of a modern utility vehicle. And it is fun.
Dacia has unveiled its largest model, a wagon viewed as a crossover, offered at a 'knockout price' of €25,000. The Striker promises to compete for customers against the Bigster and the rest of the market.
Michael Lohscheller, CEO of Polestar, a high-performance electric car brand born from Sweden's Volvo, says that vehicles equipped with combustion engines have no future.
Renault has revealed the first images of the Bridger, a small, affordable SUV capable of housing any type of engine, including electric. And, as it turns out, it may come to Europe.
Dacia is once again testing the limits of low-cost mobility with the Striker, a new crossover that promises to combine family space, SUV ground clearance, and an electrified range.
It also won the compact SUV category and the technology and innovation award. The Career Award was given to Teresa Lameiras.
The Dacia Bigster is the big winner of this year's Car of the Year/Volante de Cristal Trophy, succeeding the Citroën C3. The top-of-the-range model from the Romanian brand, part of the Renault Group, secured three awards. In addition to the Car of the Year 2026 title, it won the Compact SUV of the Year category with its Hybrid-G 150 4x4 version, which also earned it the Technology and Innovation award. This version was decisive for the jury, as it is the most affordable all-terrain vehicle on sale in Portugal and features an innovative powertrain combining a 140 hp 1.2l 48V mild-hybrid engine on the front axle with a 31 hp electric motor on the rear. The system, which can reach 150 hp, combines petrol and LPG tanks to offer impressive range. This year's edition of the Seguro Directo Car of the Year/Volante de Cristal Trophy 2026 saw a record 92 entries across eight categories. The 15 jurors evaluated the candidates based on design, performance, safety, price, and environmental sustainability. Teresa Lameiras was named Personality of the Year for her significant career in the automotive sector.
The French car manufacturer has adjusted its strategy, expanding its previous goal, which aimed for 100% fully electric vehicles by 2030, to include hybrids.
The group plans to keep hybrid models in Europe after 2030
The Renault Group, which is presenting its strategic plan for 2026-2030 today, intends to accelerate its transition to electric vehicles, ceasing sales of petrol and diesel cars in Europe by 2030.
Since 2013, when it launched its first battery-powered model, VW has already put around 4 million electric vehicles on the market. Now, a teaser for the future Golf, which will be exclusively an EV, has been revealed.
Reborn from the ashes two years ago after having disappeared in 1987, following investment by Chinese carmaker Chery in the purchase and refurbishment of the former Nissan factory in Barcelona's Zona Franca, the historic Spanish brand Ebro is preparing to enter the Portuguese market through the MCoutinho Group. The agreement signed by António ...
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People often say 'third time lucky', and the reality is that it was indeed with the third generation that Jeep brought its best Compass to market. It's bigger, better and offers a good EV version.
India may reduce customs duties on cars exported by the EU as part of a trade deal being finalised. Electric vehicles will have to wait a further five years.
Renault is the second best‑selling brand in Portugal, recording a 36% increase in private sales, with the Clio as the best‑selling car.
Meeting with Lula precedes signing in Asunción. The trade agreement will eliminate tariffs on 91% of European exports and 92% of South American exports, benefiting the automotive and agri-food sectors.
Miguel Araújo, director-general of Mobinov and a promoter of SCARIA, argues for accelerating industrial convergence between the automotive and aerospace sectors. He says both industries face common structural challenges and share many critical solutions, and highlights the role of initiatives like the third and final SCARIA call to foster startup creation and industrial development in rural areas. The piece calls for intensified collaboration across clusters, supply chains and innovation ecosystems to leverage shared technologies and strengthen regional industrial capacity.
Between Formula 1 races, Red Bull Advanced Technologies has been developing its RB17 hypercar. The final version of the model, priced at €5.7 million, has now been revealed.
