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Private radar cars: Dexter and mobile speed cameras on French roads in 2026
Gareth Wainwright
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They are appearing in ever greater numbers on roads across France. Drivers are already familiar with fixed speed cameras: they...
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Radar margin of error: how it varies by type and speed
Gareth Wainwright
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Depending on the radar type and the speed involved, the margin of error is not the same. You’re driving at...
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Jaguar to stop new petrol car sales in Australia on 31 December 2025
Gareth Wainwright
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Jaguar has confirmed it will stop selling new petrol-powered cars in Australia on 31 December 2025. What remains in showrooms...
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De Tomaso Automobili wins New York court battle as P72 launch returns to focus
Gareth Wainwright
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The Italian marque De Tomaso Automobili has prevailed in a legal dispute against its former chief executive, Ryan Berris. A...
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Elon Musk again confirms Tesla Cybercab production begins in April 2026
Gareth Wainwright
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Tesla chief Elon Musk has once again confirmed that production of the autonomous Cybercab taxi will begin in April 2026....
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Japanese passenger car exports to Russia up 45.1% in January 2026
Gareth Wainwright
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Japanese trade statistics show that in January 2026 exports of passenger cars to Russia rose by 45.1% compared with January...
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Opel announces major recall over Takata airbags affecting more than 900,000 cars
Gareth Wainwright
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Opel has announced a large-scale vehicle recall due to a potential defect in Takata airbags. Worldwide, the campaign covers more...
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Kia EV5 prices in Portugal confirmed: from 49 990 euros (Tech) and 53 490 euros (GT-Line)
Gareth Wainwright
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The new Kia EV5 now has official pricing for Portugal. The line-up comes in two trim levels (Tech and GT-Line),...
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Smart Europe appoints Wolfgang Ufe as new CEO from 1 March
Gareth Wainwright
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Smart Europe has confirmed the appointment of Wolfgang Ufe as its new chief executive, with the role taking effect on...
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Peugeot flagship after the 508: Alain Favey hints at a model above the 5008
Gareth Wainwright
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Last year, Peugeot’s flagship title belonged to the 508; now the picture has changed. The French brand’s range-topper has been...
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Ford Explorer and Capri gain 17% range with new LFP battery
Gareth Wainwright
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The entry-level versions of the fully electric Ford Explorer and Ford Capri have just been updated with a new battery...
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Peugeot 208 leads the 10 best-selling cars in Portugal in January 2026
Gareth Wainwright
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In a new year, there is a new name at the top of Portugal’s best-sellers. In January 2026, the Peugeot...
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Mazda CX-6e: pre-orders open ahead of June launch in Portugal
Gareth Wainwright
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With its Portuguese market arrival scheduled for next June, Mazda has already kicked off pre-orders for the new CX-6e -...
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Toyota Motor Corporation announces major leadership restructure from 1 April 2026
Gareth Wainwright
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A Toyota Motor Corporation revelou uma major overhaul of its leadership structure, aiming to keep pace with an increasingly complex...
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The final Citroën 2CV built in Portugal
Gareth Wainwright
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Some cars need no introduction, and the Citroën 2CV is one of them. What many people do not realise, however,...
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Grok AI assistant comes to Tesla cars in nine European countries, including Portugal
Gareth Wainwright
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Grok, the artificial intelligence assistant, is now being made available in Tesla vehicles across nine European countries, including Portugal. The...
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Volkswagen Group considers new 20% cost-cutting plan by 2028
Gareth Wainwright
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The Volkswagen Group remains in an especially difficult position, with demand still weak in China-its single largest market-and trade tensions...
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Why Cars Need Physical Buttons Again - Not More Screens
Gareth Wainwright
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In some new cars, tasks as basic as turning up the cabin temperature or de-misting the windows have stopped being...
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Portugal’s automotive sector hits almost €46 billion in 2024, says ACAP - the debate on Auto Rádio
Gareth Wainwright
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Almost €46 billion in turnover: that was the record figure posted by Portugal’s automotive sector in 2024. It was a...
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1982 Renault 5 TL with 12 km set for Aguttes auction
Gareth Wainwright
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Some finds are special, and then there are genuine time capsules-like this 1982 Renault 5 TL, unearthed with just 12...
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Horse H12 Concept and Repsol: 44.2% thermal efficiency and under 3.3 l/100 km
Gareth Wainwright
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We have previously covered the potential of this hybrid engine from Horse Powertrain, but there are now hard figures worth...
