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Used-car sales face stricter EU traceability rules
A new EU regulation changes how used vehicles must be documented. Professional sellers will need reliable lifecycle records before 2028.
Spain may miss Eurovision again over Israel
Spain may stay out of Eurovision for a second year after RTVE proposed extending its withdrawal over Israel's participation. The UER says it respects the pending vote but would be disappointed by another absence.
Guardia Civil tracks millions in Aldama hydrocarbon fraud across Europe and Asia
Spanish investigators have traced millions of euros from a major hydrocarbon fraud through a maze of companies and crypto accounts. The case now stretches from Portugal and Ireland to China, Italy, and Germany.
Guardia Civil cracks 78 million euro fuel fraud tied to Aldama
Spanish authorities have tracked over 78 million euros in transfers from Spain to Portugal, all linked to a hydrocarbon fraud ring. The case centers on Villafuel and companies tied to Víctor de Aldama, already convicted for corruption. Investigators are now moving to freeze accounts and widen the cross-border probe.
Volkswagen slashes combustion car output as electric orders take the lead
Volkswagen has dropped planned extra shifts at its Wolfsburg plant after electric car orders in Germany pulled ahead of combustion models. The company is now counting on its Spanish factories to deliver the next wave of affordable EVs.
Millions of Spanish cars to lose access as new bans hit cities and islands
Spain is about to block millions of older and mid-range cars from city centers and even entire islands. New laws will hit B and C label vehicles hard, with steep fines for those who break the rules.
Carlos Fernández Negro keeps title hopes alive after Montalegre battle
Carlos Fernández Negro took the win in Montalegre and is now just seven points off the lead. The Spanish rallycross title will be settled in Aragón after a fierce weekend in Portugal.
Spain flooded with used car imports as odometer fraud goes unchecked
Over 55,000 used cars landed in Spain in just three months of 2026. Most arrived with no way to check their real mileage, leaving buyers open to odometer scams and hidden wear.
Diesel price surge hits Spanish drivers with record refueling costs
Spanish drivers now pay up to 30 euros more per tank as diesel prices jump. With over half the country’s cars running on diesel and most vehicles getting older, Spain faces some of the highest fuel costs in Europe.
Spain becomes the new hub for Chinese carmakers in Europe
Chinese carmakers are turning their focus to Spain. With big investments in factories and battery plants, Spain is quickly becoming a key player in Europe’s auto industry.
Leapmotor eyes Madrid plant as B10 tops Spain’s electric SUV sales
Leapmotor’s B10 has surged to the top of Spain’s electric SUV market, but the company still hasn’t picked which model will be built in Madrid. The decision could shake up Spain’s EV industry.
Omoda 5 hybrid SUV hits 30,000 sales in Spain, reshaping the market
Omoda 5 has crossed 30,000 sales in Spain, with its hybrid model now making up almost 90% of all units sold. The quick move from gasoline to hybrid is changing what Spanish SUV buyers want.
Europe faces record diesel costs as drivers pay the price
Diesel prices in Europe have jumped, hitting drivers and truckers with a daily bill of €203 million. The crisis shows how exposed Europe’s diesel-heavy vehicle fleet is—and raises urgent questions about the future of transport.
RTVE keeps its Eurovision 2027 boycott proposal
RTVE will ask its board to keep Spain out of Eurovision 2027. The UER has announced new safeguards but will not exclude Israel, leaving the final decision with RTVE's directors.
Moroccan activist threatens bloodshed if Felipe VI visits Ceuta or Melilla
Yahya Yahya, head of the Committee for the Liberation of Ceuta and Melilla, has threatened violent resistance if King Felipe VI visits the Spanish-controlled cities. He calls them 'occupied presidios' and signals that protests could follow.
Germany pushes back as Spain tries to link EU expansion to Catalan language status
Germany, Sweden, and Lithuania have rejected Spain’s push to tie EU enlargement to official recognition of Catalan and other regional languages. Madrid’s threat to veto expansion talks has landed flat with key European partners.
Spanish EF-18Ms Escort Russian Surveillance Aircraft Over the Baltic
Two Spanish EF-18M fighters identified and escorted a Russian surveillance aircraft over international waters in the Baltic on 22 September 2026. The aircraft had no flight plan, its transponder was off and it had not contacted civil air traffic control.
Spain set to relax rules for automatic driving licences
Spain’s top traffic chief wants automatic cars to become the standard. New rules will soon let drivers with automatic licences switch to manuals with less hassle, a move that could change how people learn to drive and speed up the shift to electric vehicles.
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.
Fuel shortages in France force Spanish hauliers to rethink cross-border routes
Fuel shortages at French service stations are forcing Spanish transport companies to fill up before crossing the border. With diesel prices climbing and supply gaps on key routes, hauliers are changing how and where they refuel.
Norwegian Prince Sverre Magnus draws notice after royal title mix-up in Lisbon
Prince Sverre Magnus of Norway has started university in Lisbon, following a path similar to Spain’s infanta Sofía. A simple mistake—calling Sofía 'princess' instead of 'infanta'—has thrown a spotlight on the unique ways European royals are titled.
BYD narrows search to Spain or France for next electric car plant
BYD is close to picking Spain or France for its second European plant. The decision, expected by year-end, could shake up the electric car market and bring new competition to the region.
Renault Rafale Hypnotic arrives in Europe with just 1500 units
Renault is rolling out the Rafale Hypnotic, a run of only 1500 high-spec SUVs for Europe. Just 200 will reach Spain, each with its own number and a focus on design and exclusivity over raw power.
Shakira’s Spanish tour puts a pink Geely E2 electric car in the spotlight
Shakira’s Madrid concerts now feature a pink Geely E2 electric car as a headline giveaway. The partnership with Geely mixes music, mobility, and a sharp marketing move.
Chery eyes OMODA and JAECOO launch in China as exports soar
Chery is weighing a sharp turnaround: bringing its export hits OMODA and JAECOO back to China. With home sales falling fast, the automaker is looking to its global brands for a way out.
Pedro Sánchez takes the multilateralism fight to New York
Pedro Sánchez opened Spain's UN High-Level Week with a warning against shrinking global cooperation. In New York, he defended broader institutions and the rules-based order.
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.
Albares and Bourita to Discuss Ceuta in New York
Spain and Morocco will discuss Ceuta in New York this week. The talks will cover migrant returns, people still in the city and online calls for another mass entry attempt before 23 September.
Fake police abduction on AP-7 stuns drivers near Barcelona
Five men dressed as police pulled a man from his car and forced him into another vehicle on the AP-7 near Barcelona. Witnesses filmed the attack, which has sparked a major police investigation and raised alarms about criminal tactics on Spanish highways.
Lepas L8 lands in Spain: Chery’s new hybrid SUV takes on a crowded field
The Lepas L8 hits Spain with 279 horsepower, 90 km of electric range, and a starting price under 34,000 euros. Chery Auto is betting on sharp design and tech to stand out in a market already full of Chinese brands.
Greenland security pact set for UN signing
Denmark and Greenland will sign a security agreement with the United States on Tuesday. The pact remains secret, but Copenhagen says it will not change sovereignty over the island.
Tesla pulls ahead in Spain as Volkswagen and BYD chase new electric records
Tesla’s Model 3 and Model Y are leaving the rest behind in Spain’s electric car market this September. Volkswagen rolls out its most powerful GTI ever, while BYD sets its sights on solid-state batteries by 2027. The market is changing fast.
Feijóo demands a permanent Frontex presence in Ceuta
Feijóo wants Europe to strengthen Ceuta's role at the border. He is calling for permanent Frontex support and faster returns after the July 30 to 31 crisis.
PP hardens Ceuta standoff over migrant minors
Alberto Núñez Feijóo and Juan Jesús Vivas reject transfers from Ceuta. They want returns to Morocco and accuse Sánchez of letting the crisis drag on.
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