Spain is rolling out a subsidy program to speed electric vehicle adoption among businesses and self-employed workers. Plan Auto+ Line 2 offers up to €7,500 per van and sets strict eligibility rules, with the goal of reshaping the national transport field.
Urbaser is building a new plant in León to recycle up to 25,000 tons of lithium batteries a year. The company aims to recover valuable metals and reduce Europe’s reliance on imported raw materials. More sites are planned in Zaragoza and Castilla-La Mancha, with Portugal also under consideration.
Hyundai is preparing to launch the China-focused IONIQ V electric sedan in September 2026. The model leads a five-year plan to introduce 20 new vehicles in China and marks a sharp turn in the brand’s global strategy.
The promise of direct car sales in Spain has hit a wall as manufacturers refuse to cover the cost of unsold vehicles. Prices are up more than 40 percent in four years, while Chinese brands account for 20 percent of private sales. Traditional dealerships are far from obsolete.
Chinese automakers are changing the rules of brand building in Europe. Their aggressive sponsorship of top football clubs and major events is reshaping the field and challenging established players in Spain and beyond.
Great Wall Motor has entered Spain with the Ora5, a compact car available in petrol, hybrid and electric versions. The company plans to expand its lineup with SUVs and off-road models, challenging established brands and seeking to reshape the local market.
Geely’s E2 is arriving in Spain and Europe with a price well below the Renault 5 and a focus on interior space. Zack Zhang, the brand’s product chief, explains why he believes the E2 can win over European drivers.
Cupra’s Raval Endurance arrives with 210 horsepower and a starting price of 25,490 euros, while offering up to 446 kilometers of range. Designed and built in Spain, it targets drivers seeking efficiency and driving enjoyment.
Volkswagen is recalling almost three million cars worldwide after a steering bolt was found to corrode and threaten driver control. The recall covers models across the Volkswagen and Audi ranges, along with Seat cars built over the last decade.
Renault and BYD are driving a new showdown in Spain’s city car market. With both brands offering electric models for under 20,000 euros, the race for affordable urban mobility is heating up and reshaping what buyers expect from budget EVs.
Mitsubishi is bringing back the L200 pickup to Europe after a five-year absence. The new model pairs a strong design with a powerful diesel engine, backed by a reinforced chassis for utility and off-road use.
Europe’s electric car industry is losing ground to China, as design and manufacturing slip from European hands. Political proposals and infrastructure gaps expose a sector under pressure, with the continent at a crossroads.
Helena Guardans will lead the Liceu for five years. Her appointment follows a record sponsorship season and comes ahead of the Liceu Mar project.
Omoda and Jaecoo, two brands created by Chery for global markets, are being considered for launch in China after recording more than 25,000 registrations in Spain by August 2026. The move could reshape the competitive field for Chinese automakers.
Chinese car brands captured 14.5 percent of Spain’s auto market in the first eight months of 2026, with MG and BYD leading the surge. A wave of new models is intensifying competition as local and global players adapt.
Volkswagen is recalling nearly four million cars across Europe over a possible corrosion problem in the steering system. It is the company’s biggest recall since Dieselgate and affects models from VW, Audi, Skoda, and Seat.
Unai Sordo, head of CCOO, warns that unchecked Chinese electric car imports could force Spanish plants like Renault’s to halt production. He urges guarantees for investment in hybrid and electric vehicle manufacturing in Spain.
Ora 5 has arrived in Spain as a compact SUV, with gasoline power alongside hybrid and electric versions. Its design borrows from premium brands, while its price targets buyers seeking value. Early drives point to a surprising mix of comfort and technology for the price.
Manuel Palma, a top Spanish car dealer, says Spain's rush to electric vehicles has left the industry exposed to Chinese rivals and pricing pressures. His warning highlights the risks facing a sector that once led in combustion engines.
Lexus has priced both the hybrid and electric ES 2026 models at 61,500 euros in Spain. The move removes the usual price gap and gives buyers a new factor to weigh when choosing a premium sedan.
A $6.8 billion battery plant is rising in Kenitra, Morocco, just 15 kilometers from Spain. Backed by Chinese giant Gotion High-Tech, the project could reshape the electric vehicle race in southern Europe.
BBVA is moving beyond traditional banking in Turkey, selling used cars and renting iPhones through Garanti. The bank is testing these business lines before deciding whether to bring them to Spain.
EQT has hired JPMorgan to prepare a sale of Parques Reunidos at a valuation of around €1.7 billion. Industrial operators including Merlin Entertainments and Compagnie des Alpes could take part in the process.
Lynk & Co cars are catching eyes in Spain with their understated badge and digital-first style. Backed by Geely, the brand is changing what drivers expect from modern cars and how they get behind the wheel.
The BYD B12.b HF has won the Sustainable Bus Award 2027 in Madrid, setting a new mark for electric intercity transport. Its long-range battery and integrated technology support zero-emission travel.
Renault will invest €600 million to launch five new models in Valladolid and Palencia, including two electric cars and a battery assembly line. The investment will bring Renault’s first electric-car production to Spain and protect thousands of jobs.
Liux is preparing to enter the city transport market with the Big, an electric quadricycle built in Guadalajara. Priced below eighteen thousand euros and made with flax fiber biocomposites, the Big is designed for efficiency and sustainability.
Volkswagen is now receiving more orders for electric cars than for petrol or diesel models in Germany. The surge is pushing the company to change production plans and rethink how its factories operate.
Dongfeng has entered Spain with two new SUVs: the all-electric VIGO and the plug-in hybrid MAGE PHEV. Both offer extensive equipment and long warranties, with prices that could force rivals to rethink their offers.
Spanish electric car startup Liux is preparing to present its first production model at the Paris Motor Show. With nearly 7,500 reservations already, the Liux BIG is targeting city drivers with a focus on efficiency and price.
MicroBank will make €1 million available for business projects in Valladolid. The loans can cover the full investment without property or personal guarantees, although legal entities may need a guarantee from participating owners.
Spain is the first country in Europe where all seven of China’s biggest car groups have set up their own subsidiaries. With low prices and a fast-growing dealer network, the brands are shaking up the Spanish car market.
GWM is entering Spain with the ORA 5 and plans to add six more models within months. The company is betting on a diverse lineup and weighing local manufacturing as it challenges established brands.
A new EU regulation changes how used vehicles must be documented. Professional sellers will need reliable lifecycle records before 2028.
Cabify España CEO Alberto González says driverless cars could be on Spanish roads by 2027. He believes they will add new ways to get around without taking away jobs, just as VTCs once changed the taxi market.
