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Two men engaged in discussion at a table with laptop, papers, and Tesla building visible outside window

Elon Musk at Tesla: What He Really Looks for When Hiring

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Tesla boss Elon Musk has explained what he genuinely pays attention to. CVs packed with big-name roles, glowing references and...

Engineer inspecting a mechanical part in a robotics lab with industrial robot arms and laptops displaying data.

CLEPA and McKinsey: Europe’s automotive component suppliers face rising pressure

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

The figures are not encouraging. A widespread mood of pessimism is taking hold among European automotive component companies, according to...

White Renault electric sports car and blue Renault electric SUV displayed indoors at auto show.

ACEA: European market sales in February 2025 fall, while Renault and BYD surge

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

ACEA (the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association) has released the European market sales figures for February 2025, and two points stand...

Silver electric Volvo SUV charging inside modern building with large windows and snowy mountains outside.

Volvo Cars: Håkan Samuelsson returns as CEO for two years

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Volvo Cars has just confirmed that Håkan Samuelsson is returning to the chief executive role. The switch takes effect tomorrow,...

Silver Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren sports car displayed indoors on a polished marble floor with classic cars behind.

Mercedes-Benz icons on show at Fonte Santa Hotel in Monfortinho

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

The Fonte Santa Hotel, in Monfortinho, has become the setting for an exhibition bringing together some of Mercedes-Benz’s most exclusive...

White Mercedes-Benz sedan with modern LED headlights displayed indoors with reflections on the polished floor

Mercedes-Benz CLA, Volkswagen ID.2 and BMW Neue Klasse iX3: the German fightback on Auto Rádio

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Germany’s industrial machine has rarely come under such intense scrutiny. A wave of new competitors is now managing something that...

Futuristic silver Cybercab PT electric vehicle displayed indoors near window and charging station.

Tesla Cybercab comes to Lisbon: on show at Tesla Center Lisboa - Belas from 9 to 12 July

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

After stops in Milan and Madrid, it is now Lisbon’s turn to host the Tesla Cybercab. Tesla’s vision for the...

Red sleek electric sports car displayed at an indoor auto show with digital cityscape backdrop.

China takes centre stage at the Shanghai Motor Show - Auto Radio

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Today, 23 April, marks the opening of another edition of what is now the world’s largest motor show, staged in...

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Hyundai and General Motors strike major alliance to build five new models

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Hyundai and General Motors are set to work together on a significant scale. The two manufacturers have just formalised an...

Green Lamborghini sports car with black wheels displayed indoors in a showroom with large windows.

Lamborghini Revuelto in Verde Agave for sale in Rotterdam

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

If owning a Lamborghini Revuelto is on your wish list, this example on offer at Lamborghini Rotterdam (Netherlands) is listed...

White SEAT hybrid estate car with green accents parked indoors on polished concrete floor.

SEAT Leon Sportstourer e-Hybrid Anniversary / Limited Edition review

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Even at five years old, the SEAT Leon Sportstourer still has (a lot) to talk about. --- The SEAT Leon...

Green Škoda Enyaq iV SUV parked inside a bright, modern showroom with other cars in the background.

April 2025 reshapes the European electric car market: Skoda Elroq leads, Tesla Model Y slips

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

April delivered a modest twist in the European electric car market. The Volkswagen Group held on to its position as...

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Lusoponte starts works on the Vasco da Gama Bridge until November

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

In a recently issued statement, Lusoponte - the organisation in charge of operating and maintaining the Vasco da Gama Bridge...

Teal compact off-road SUV with roof rack and rugged tyres displayed in a bright modern showroom.

Cyberpandino: a 2003 FIAT Panda for the Mongol Rally 2025 with Panda OS

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

"A journey without rules, without limits and without meaning." That is the first line you see when you try to...

White Acura NSX-R sports car with red accents displayed in a showroom with reflective glass walls.

Honda NSX-R (NA2) sells for 934 375 euros at auction

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

The Honda NSX needs no introduction. It was the car that signalled a fresh chapter for supercars, delivering reliability, build...

Bright green Renault R5 E-Tech electric car displayed in a modern, bright showroom with large windows.

Renault 5 E-Tech: versão Five chega por €24,900 em Portugal

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Available in Portugal since the start of 2025, the Renault 5 E-Tech has attracted plenty of attention ever since its...

A 100 km/h speed limit sign beside a highway with a silver car on the right and city buildings in the background.

A25 speed limit reduced to 100 km/h across all sections

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Since the start of this month, the A25 (Beiras Litoral and Beiras Alta motorway) has been given a new speed...

Silver Lexus luxury sedan with black alloy wheels on display indoors with large windows in the background.

Lexus IS 500 Climax Edition: the V8 special edition that makes an impact

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

The special edition is called the Lexus IS 500 Climax Edition and, yes, there have been better names. Still, if...

Young man pumping fuel at a petrol station looking at the fuel price display in daylight

Fuel prices in Portugal fall on Monday 30 June: standard diesel and standard petrol down

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Monday, 30 June, began with lower prices for the two most commonly purchased fuels in Portugal. Between last Friday, 27...

White electric sports sedan displayed in a modern showroom with city buildings visible through glass walls.

Xiaomi opens its first EV R&D and Design centre in Munich outside China

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Xiaomi has opened in Munich, Germany, its first electric-vehicle Research and Development (R&D) and Design centre outside China. The move...

Sleek dark grey electric sports car named Profit displayed inside a modern showroom with large windows.

Electric vehicle profits: Tesla leads as BYD closes in

Hannah Whitfield • June 06, 2026

Sales of electric vehicles have surged at a remarkable pace in recent years. For context, 17 million units were sold...