VW rejects union’s salary offer
Europe’s largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, has rejected a trade union offer to limit workers’ pay rises, saying it does not go far enough. Talks are currently in place, but the
Blacktower dash to Marrakesh
John Westwood from Blacktower International will be competing in the fourth ‘Sahara Challenge’, a Moroccan endurance rally for vintage cars. There will be an impressive turnout of 31 classic vehicles,
Faro invaded by bikers
A sad postscript Sadly, the event was marred by two fatal accidents and four serious injuries, although, at the time of going to press, it was unclear if the second
Sousa wins again
The winner of the 1999 and 2001 Clube Automóvel do Algarve race took yet another trophy home recently, at the Baja Serra race. Although at the beginning of the race
Classic entertainment
Algarve Classic Cars 2004, the biggest collection of antique cars in the Iberian Peninsula, will be touring across the region between today (July 9) and July 11. The 150 classic
FRENCH GRAND PRIX
The 10th race of the season at Magny-Cours was somewhat overshadowed by the news that Max Mosley, President of the world governing body, FIA, has resigned. A long-running conflict with
United States Grand Prix
World Champion Michael Schumacher presented himself in a bullish mood ahead of his attempt to record his eighth victory of the current season at Indianapolis. Having claimed Canadian glory from
Road car tax 2004
Paying your car road tax in Portugal is different to the system in place in the UK. Here, road tax can only be paid during a specific period, regardless of
Vintage vehicles
Classic car owners from across Portugal gathered recently at the Hotel Quinta do Lago to take part in this year’s Loulé rally. The convoy of cars, some over 80 years
Cars cost more
Car-buyers in Portugal continue to be penalised because of the highest taxes in the European Union, according to a new report. A European Commission study analysed the prices of cars