The Great Pretender
When it comes to importation taxes and rules, the Portuguese government keeps on pretending it doesn’t have to follow the European rules. But is this about to end? One of
Renault – To Zoe or not to Zoe?
The Zoe has wisely matured into a very accomplished city car. The fact it is a zero-emissions vehicle is just a very cool bonus. This is the third time I
Discriminatory import duty on second-hand cars: Portugal given one month to change its rules
Brussels has notified Lisbon that it has one month to change discriminatory taxation rules regarding second-hand cars imported from other member states and matriculated in Portugal. If the system isn’t
Local hero
A restaurant owner has just become national rally champion, beating all the professional drivers. But trust me, he is an even better man than he is a driver. I remember
A day at the races
The Algarve Classic Festival is upon us again. Make sure your phone is fully charged, you are going to need it for the pictures. What are your plans for the
Loulé inaugurates two new electric vehicle charging stations
Two electric vehicle charging stations were inaugurated on Wednesday (October 30) in Quinta do Lago near the Buganvília shopping centre and in Quarteira near Largo das Cortes Reais. These charging
Peugeot – Last chance saloon
The 508 proves a saloon car from a mainstream brand can still set your heart racing. Peugeot went to great lengths to get this one right and they absolutely did.
Tax department holds out for excessive duty on imported used cars
Portugal’s tax department is refusing to accept a Supreme Court ruling against ‘excessive duty charged on imported used cars’. This is a case that has been fiercely fought all down
New car rental company to rent out “only electric vehicles”
Kwako, a new car rental company that will only rent out electric vehicles, will be officially launched on Friday, October 25 at the NAU Salgados Palace Hotel in Albufeira. The
Toyota Camry – Safe bet
The Camry is here to lure Europeans away from their German, Italian and French saloon cars with an appealing blend of tech and comfort. The Toyota Camry is the ninth