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Garage fire in A Coruña burns out three cars

A late-night fire in a two-level garage in A Coruña burned out three vehicles and damaged others, as well as the building’s fittings. No one was injured, and the cause has not been disclosed.

A Zaragoza bar frames Leapmotor’s B10 video

Leapmotor has begun series production of the B10 at its Stellantis plant in Figueruelas. A brand video introduces the Spanish factory through a joking exchange between two men in a Zaragoza bar.

Hamilton leads Ferrari 1-3 in Austin F1 practice

Lewis Hamilton set the pace in the final practice session at COTA as Ferrari placed both cars in the top three. Max Verstappen was only 0.168 seconds behind, with four cars covered by 0.303 seconds.

Women move into top jobs at Spain's carmakers

Zineb Ghout became the first woman to lead an automotive group in Spain. Elena Burguete is due to take charge of Ford Iberia on 1 December, joining four other women already heading major brands in the region.

GAC sets Aion UT Cross for Spain in 2027

GAC unveiled the Aion UT Cross at the 2026 Paris motor show, claiming a 400 km WLTP range. A Spanish launch is expected in 2027, while pricing remains unconfirmed and is estimated at around €33,000.

Spanish Mechanic Builds Gold Coast Business in Four Years

José Miguel Olegario launched a mobile repair business in Australia six months after arriving. He now runs a workshop and a car sales operation, and points to one major difference from Spain: there is no fixed self-employed fee.

Hyundai Adds a Full Hybrid to the 2027 Bayon

Hyundai has added cabin equipment associated with larger vehicles, while petrol engines remain the range’s starting point. A 138 hp full hybrid is planned for 2027; Spanish prices and dealer timing remain unconfirmed.

Renault Weighs Electric Espace for Palencia

Renault has not committed the E-Space Concept to production, but the prototype could preview an electric successor to the Espace built in Palencia. It would be part of a wider plan for five new models at Spanish plants by 2028.

Five cars that rewrote Spain’s road story

Spain’s leap from carts to car keys started with five breakthrough models. These vehicles put millions behind the wheel and reshaped the country’s daily rhythm and economy.