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How the Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz blockage could raise car prices
Hannah Whitfield
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The escalating conflict in Iran is affecting far more than fuel and energy prices, and it could feed straight through...
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Nissan joins Uber and Wayve to launch robotaxis
Hannah Whitfield
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Nissan has joined forces with Uber and Wayve to bring robotaxis to market. The three companies have already signed a...
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Fuel prices in Portugal surge again on 23 March, led by diesel
Hannah Whitfield
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As flagged at the end of last week, this week (23 March) began with another sharp rise in fuel prices,...
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ACEA: European car market rebounds in February 2026 as Volkswagen leads
Hannah Whitfield
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The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has already published European car market sales figures for February 2026 and, after a...
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Government plans to install 12 new average speed cameras on national roads under Vision Zero
Hannah Whitfield
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The Government has said it intends to deploy 12 new average speed cameras on Portugal’s national roads by the end...
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Volkswagen T-Roc recall over steering system issue at Autoeuropa
Hannah Whitfield
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The Volkswagen T-Roc-often seen as the standout of Portugal’s car industry-is being recalled over a fault affecting the steering system....
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Dacia Spring Electric: prices in France and likely cost in Portugal
Hannah Whitfield
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Unveiled roughly six months ago, the Dacia Spring Electric arrived with a clear-and bold-mission: to be the cheapest electric car...
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Blue Water Autonomy begins building first Liberty-class autonomous logistics ship for the US Navy
Hannah Whitfield
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Blue Water Autonomy, a US company, has taken another step towards wider adoption of autonomous technology at sea by announcing...
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Blue Water Autonomy begins building Liberty-class autonomous logistics vessels for the U.S. Navy
Hannah Whitfield
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Blue Water Autonomy, a US firm focused on unmanned maritime capability, has revealed that construction is about to begin on...
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USS Gerald R. Ford: 337 metres, 100,000 tonnes - a modern aircraft carrier explained
Hannah Whitfield
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Metal thrums under heavy boots: 337 metres of steel, engines, people. A young sailor pauses for a beat as a...
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Dashboard cracking in cold and heat: what it means and what to do
Hannah Whitfield
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The morning air was biting, the windscreen had that cloudy film of ice, and the cabin still smelt faintly of...
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Car makers row back on touchscreens, diesel and design gimmicks
Hannah Whitfield
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For years, the direction of travel seemed fixed: bigger displays, fewer buttons, everything electric, everything “smart”. Now the mood in...
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The police method: how to secure your bike against bike thieves
Hannah Whitfield
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Eight hours later you come back - and where your bike was a moment ago there’s only that stupid, empty...
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Malaysia’s glowing road markings: why the 245-metre pilot near Kuala Lumpur was halted
Hannah Whitfield
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No lampposts, only glowing road markings: Malaysia set out to make unlit rural roads safer with a forward-looking pilot -...
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Terafab in Texas: Elon Musk combines Tesla, SpaceX and xAI to build AI chips
Hannah Whitfield
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A new industrial heavyweight is taking shape in Texas: Elon Musk is pooling Tesla, SpaceX and xAI into a chip...
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Sell Your Car Privately: A Clear Plan for a Smooth Sale
Hannah Whitfield
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Many car owners put off a private sale for months - because they fear hassle, paperwork and poor offers. If...
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Five-euro petrol station scam: how the trick in France could reach Germany
Hannah Whitfield
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A particularly nasty scam is currently spreading at petrol stations in France: what looks like a harmless swap of 5...
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Meteorite theory after object hits Australian man's Tesla in Autopilot
Hannah Whitfield
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An object that hit an Australian man’s Tesla while he was driving on a highway may have been a meteorite....
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Urovesa to supply 100 VAMTAC vehicles to the Singapore Armed Forces
Hannah Whitfield
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In a fresh milestone that strengthens its footprint in the strategically important Asia–Pacific region, Spanish company Urovesa has confirmed the...
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Fragata Tamandaré (F200) arrives in Rio de Janeiro, advancing the PFCT for the Brazilian Navy
Hannah Whitfield
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The arrival of the Fragata Tamandaré (F200) in Rio de Janeiro on Monday (16) opens a new chapter in the...
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Pratt & Whitney to remanufacture F100 engine modules for Chilean Air Force F-16 MLU
Hannah Whitfield
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To strengthen the technical sustainment of its combat fleet, the US aerospace firm Pratt & Whitney will remanufacture engine modules...
