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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.
The Portuguese Assay Office certified 4.6 million pieces in 2025, an increase of 2.5% compared to the previous year, despite activity being affected by the rise in gold and silver prices, said Director General Francisco Bastos.
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.
iRobot brings the Roomba Mini to Portugal, the brand's most compact model that combines vacuuming and mopping. The device was designed for small spaces and hard-to-reach areas.
Gato Preto will cease operations in Spain, where it has eight stores, in a “measure considered essential” to ensure the viability of its business in Portugal, the company told ECO. The homeware and décor chain, which celebrates 40 years this year, submitted its recovery plan this Friday to ...
The product sits in a legal grey area but was included in the State Budget for 2026. Despite widespread sales in kiosks and stationers, there is no authorisation for its commercialisation. The government is preparing legislation.
Aqui é Fresco marks 15 years in operation and has grown its retail network to 650 stores.
To expand internationally, Renova has launched distinctive products, such as black toilet roll, and adopted bold communications, explains the company's leader, Paulo Pereira da Silva, on 'Liga dos Inovadores'.
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