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BYD Great Seagull shakes up city EV charging with Flash Charging debut
A single photo of the BYD Great Seagull at a Flash Charging station has changed the outlook for affordable electric cars. The image points to a big jump in charging speed and tech for city drivers.
Maserati eyes electric revival with Chinese partnership
Maserati is in talks with Huawei and JAC to build two new electric cars. The Italian brand wants to turn around falling sales by tapping Chinese tech and production. No official deal yet.
Helena Guardans takes over as Liceu president
Helena Guardans now leads Barcelona's Gran Teatre del Liceu. She brings fundraising experience and a long record of building ties between businesses and institutions.
Ford Almussafes faces crisis as production plummets
Ford’s Almussafes factory in Valencia is running at a fraction of its capacity, with taxpayers footing the bill to keep jobs alive. The plant’s future now hinges on delayed investment from China’s Geely.
Asus puts battery life at the center of its Zenbook 14 launch
Asus has launched its new Zenbook 14 in Spain, with prices starting at 799 euros. The 1.1-kilo laptop claims more than 21 hours of battery life and includes built-in AI tools.
WiZink CEO leaves as Unicaja talks continue
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons. President Joaquim Saurina will take over as the bank continues talks with Unicaja after another loss-making first half.
WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa exits amid Unicaja talks
WiZink CEO Iheb Nafaa has left the bank for personal reasons. Chairman Joaquim Saurina will take over his functions as talks with Unicaja continue without a reported agreement.
Joaquim Saurina takes executive control at WiZink
By August, WiZink's result had turned positive, according to bank sources, but the bank remains under pressure from legal claims and an open deal with Unicaja. Joaquim Saurina takes executive control after Iheb Nafaa's departure.
WiZink returns to profit before CEO exit
Iheb Nafaa is leaving WiZink for personal reasons after the bank returned to profit and strengthened its solvency. The change comes as WiZink discusses a possible card-business sale with Unicaja.
BYD opens Zaragoza dealership, bringing its Spanish network to 108
BYD has launched a new dealership in Zaragoza, pushing its total in Spain to 108. The move marks a new push for electric cars and more competition in the Spanish market.
EQT puts its Parques Reunidos stake up for sale at €1.7 billion
EQT is preparing to sell its controlling stake in Parques Reunidos. JPMorgan will manage the process, which values the holding at about €1.7 billion.
Desigual intenta recuperar el pulso que perdió
Desigual is rebuilding its business after a sharp decline. Digital sales and younger customers offer early signs of recovery, but the company still has to turn that change into steady growth.
Zegona sets aside €400 million for shareholders
Zegona plans to return €400 million to shareholders through dividends and share buybacks. The move follows a sharp recovery at Vodafone España and could further increase the value held by its top executives.
Osborne turns shared Spanish memories into contemporary art
Osborne and Lucha de Gigantes will present 16 works by nine artists at Estampa from 24 to 27 September 2026. The exhibition draws on roads, family memories and Spanish popular culture as the Toro de Osborne reaches its 70th anniversary.
Dongfeng steps up its electric and hybrid game in Spain
Dongfeng is moving quickly in Spain, rolling out more electric and plug-in hybrid cars. The brand now offers longer warranties and plans to reach 45 dealerships by 2027, taking on established rivals with sharp prices and new tech.
Ignis IPO faces regulatory risk from Spain's data centre rules
A draft decree could unsettle Ignis before its planned market debut. The company wants €500 million to expand its data centre business in Spain.
Telefónica España makes devices a standalone business
Telefónica España is creating a dedicated hardware division inside its residential B2C business. Alberto Ruano will lead it from 1 October 2026 after more than 25 years in technology management, including senior roles at Lenovo.
Telefónica España puts devices at the center of its growth plan
Telefónica España will create a dedicated hardware division inside B2C on 1 October 2026. The unit will manage the device business across products, sales, logistics and finance as Movistar expands beyond smartphones.
Spain opens fast track for Chinese companies as US and UK investment drops
Spain is setting up a fast track for Chinese firms, hoping to fill the gap as US and UK money dries up. The government will now handle all major investment approvals from Moncloa, promising faster decisions for big projects.
BYD closes in on 130 dealerships in Spain, eyes Andorra launch
BYD has added 11 new dealership groups in Spain and is about to open its first official showroom in Andorra. With nearly 30,000 vehicles sold by August, the brand is moving fast toward its expansion goals and putting pressure on established rivals.
LEPAS shakes up Spain’s car market with AI-made campaign
LEPAS has landed in Spain with a campaign built entirely by artificial intelligence, using humor and irony to challenge old ideas of elegance in cars. The brand’s debut signals a new way of selling and seeing cars.
Renault Rafale hypnotic: 300-horsepower limited edition lands in Spain
Renault is bringing just 1,500 Rafale hypnotic SUVs to Europe, with only 200 set aside for Spain. This 300-horsepower plug-in hybrid stands out for its bold design and high-end tech.
Pay Gap at Ibex-35 Companies Reaches 67 Times Employee Salaries
Executive pay moved further away from employee salaries at Spain's biggest listed companies. The gap reached 67 times in 2025, while three women executives shaped the gender figures at Ibex-35 firms.
Dacia Sandero tops Spanish sales as Moroccan factories take over production
The Dacia Sandero leads Spanish car sales in 2026, but nearly every unit now rolls out of Morocco. With over 98 percent built in Tangier and Casablanca, Spain’s favorite car is a North African export.
EBRO returns to Spanish roads with a nationwide dealer network
EBRO has crossed 30,000 vehicle registrations in Spain and now runs 100 dealerships across the country. The brand’s comeback is tied to a major football sponsorship and a partnership with Chery at the old Nissan plant in Barcelona.
Lepas lands in Spain with a campaign built on quiet style
Lepas, the newest car brand from China’s Chery group, has arrived in Spain with ads that skip the flash and focus on natural style. The first campaign, made with AI and a dose of humor, introduces a fresh player to Spain’s busy car market.
Wallbox shuts Texas plant and moves all production to Barcelona
Wallbox has stopped making chargers in Texas and now builds everything in Barcelona. After a year of big losses and rising debt, the company is fighting to survive. What does this mean for Wallbox and the EV industry?
Telefónica Tech shifts under Telefónica España management
Telefónica Tech will report operationally to Telefónica España but will remain a separate legal company. The change comes as Marc Murtra prepares to meet Spain's economy minister to discuss telecommunications and artificial intelligence.
Dacia Sandero stays on top as electrified car sales jump in Spain
Car sales in Spain rose 11.7% in March 2026, driven by a surge in electrified and hybrid models. Dacia Sandero led the pack, Toyota topped the brands, and Chinese cars made new gains.
Même starts its international expansion in Spain
Pierre Fabre has chosen Spain for Même's first international launch. The dermocosmetics brand will arrive in pharmacies and El Corte Inglés with products for oncology patients and people with sensitive skin.
Leapmotor CEO wants an iPhone moment for electric cars
Leapmotor boss Zhu Jiangming isn’t just after bigger sales. He’s out to change what a car is, promising a new brand and technology that could shake up driving as much as the iPhone changed phones.
Travel insurance grows as tourists prepare for a riskier journey
Travel insurance is growing by around 5% a year as war risks, natural disasters and transport failures change what tourists expect. Heymondo forecasts a 40% rise in premiums and says it will insure more than two million travellers this year.
Renault doubles down on Spain as regulatory pressures mount
Renault is strengthening its presence in Spain, assigning five new models to local factories and urging a pause on EU regulations that are driving up car prices. Company leaders emphasize Spain’s central role in Renault’s European strategy.
Barajas expansion attracts bids for first major works
Spain’s leading construction groups are competing for the first major works at Barajas. The tenders, worth more than €146 million combined, are intended to increase capacity at T4 and T4S.
Volkswagen sets new production record in Spain with electric and hybrid cars
Volkswagen has begun production of the ID Cross in Navarra, completing the electrification of its Spanish factories. The group now aims for over one million vehicles annually across its Iberian plants, strengthening jobs and future investment.
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