Joaquim Oliveira
European Car of the Year Jury Member
RIP for diesel? Not so fast…
The automobile industry is facing serious problems with the need to reduce CO2 emissions which is difficult…
The year of the SUV, the decade of the electric, the century of China
The Chinese zodiac is composed of 12 year cycles, with a different animal each year. We have now entered the…
The (peaceful?) robot invasion, with and without wheels
CES, the world's largest gathering of consumer technology products, keepscreating closer ties between different…
Don´t hit the road, jack
<br>The 21st century has been evolving the car way far beyond its basic original mission as a means for individual transportation. Drivers of all ages and genders are expecting the car to become moving terminals which extend the capabilities of their laptops, their smartphones and their tablets. It´s just the level of addiction to these technologies that fluctuates depending on where and who is using it: younger people, as always, proving to be much more…
Driving through organized chaos
Holidays are just around the corner with the promise of a much deserved relaxation time by the beach, in…
Steering column: The Midas touch
We don't need to go all the way back to Greek mythology to find a way to turn objects into gold.
Shortcuts that lead to short-circuits
The recent Beijing motor show showcased an exponential increase of new vehicles premiered with some kind…
Dare to succeed
In 1997 Toyota surprised the world by launching a passenger car that used the help of an electric motor…
Endangered Species
Last month, I drove the first ever BMW PHEV vehicle, and the first ever Mercedes-Benz SUV PHEV, in two…
Time for EVs liberation
"One day we will have 100% of cars on the road that are moved by electricity and recharged by 100% renewed…
Famous and infamous
The Festival of Speed has put Goodwood in the World map as the home of one of the most important annual automotive…