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US Eases Fuel Efficiency Rules for New Cars

The US Department of Transportation has approved less stringent fuel efficiency standards for vehicles, reversing previous targets and raising concerns about higher fuel costs and emissions. The move is expected to affect car buyers and the automotive industry for years.

Lepas brings two new electric SUVs to Spain

Lepas is adding the all-electric L6 EV and L4 EV SUVs to its Spanish lineup. Both offer a 450 km range and are tuned for European roads. Deliveries are due to start late this year as the brand expands its presence in Spain’s EV market.

Used car prices in Spain surge after months of decline

The average price for a used car in Spain has jumped to 17,281 euros after two consecutive months of increases. Madrid has the highest prices, with País Vasco and Cataluña close behind; Castilla-La Mancha remains the most affordable region.

Trump slashes US fuel standards in dramatic rollback

The US has scrapped strict fuel economy rules set for 2031, lowering requirements and dropping the planned credit market. The move is expected to save buyers $1,300 per new car, but raises questions for European suppliers and climate policy.

Clicars opens Murcia hub to fight Spain’s old car problem

Clicars has opened its first physical hub in Murcia to help residents replace old cars with newer, certified models. The company is targeting one of Spain’s oldest car fleets with quick sales and next-day delivery, plus flexible payment plans.

Spanish rally car project aims for WRC comeback after twenty five years

A Spanish-built rally car could soon return to the World Rally Championship after a quarter-century away. RMC Motorsport and the national federation are leading the WRT Rally1 Spain project, which is preparing to challenge global manufacturers under the FIA’s new cost-cutting regulations.

Omoda 5 SUV breaks sales records in Spain

The Omoda 5 has surpassed 30,000 units sold in Spain, reshaping the SUV market and accelerating the rise of Chinese automakers. Its rapid growth and electrified lineup have made it a basic player among private buyers.

Used car sales surge as Spain rewrites the rules of the road

Spain’s used car market is booming, with nearly two million vehicles expected to change hands this year. Digital platforms are reshaping how Spaniards buy and sell, bringing new challenges and opportunities for buyers and sellers across the wider mobility sector.

Young Drivers Rely on Car Autopilot for Distractions

Nearly half of young drivers admit using car assistance systems to multitask behind the wheel. As France trials Tesla’s autonomous tech, Europe faces tough questions about automation’s real impact on driver attention.

Alonso retires in Baku as Honda rejects engine failure

Fernando Alonso retired on lap 21 of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after reporting a sharp loss of straight-line speed. Honda says its data showed no engine fault and that it will review the car, power output and energy management.

Car buyers face rising prices as direct sales model stalls in Spain

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.