Damián tells his children to resist Gabriel from inside
Gabriel wants to remove the De la Reina name from the factory and rename it Brossard España. Damián urges his children to push back from inside the company.
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Seat Pushes for Audi Q4 e-tron at Martorell
Seat is negotiating for a larger electric model at Martorell. The Audi Q4 e-tron could arrive from 2032, but Volkswagen has approved no allocation.
Gincat System adds Keyence vision machine to factory quality checks
A Keyence vision machine is now part of Gincat System's inspection process in Sant Fruitós de Bages, Barcelona. The system is intended to automate checks and identify possible defects more consistently, though its model and performance have not been independently verified.
Chinese car giant triggers security fears near Spanish naval base
SAIC’s plan for a car plant in Ferrol has rattled Spain’s defense circles. The factory’s location near a major naval base has turned an economic deal into a security headache for Madrid and its allies.
Renault pushes Spanish-made hybrids to rival Toyota in reliability
Renault is doubling down on its Spanish factories, launching a new wave of hybrid SUVs aimed at matching Toyota’s reliability. With over €600 million invested and five new models secured, Spain’s auto industry is in the spotlight.
China reshapes Spanish car industry as SEAT faces uncertain future
Spain’s car industry stands at a crossroads as Chinese manufacturers move in and historic brands such as SEAT face possible extinction. The country’s factories are shifting from European to Asian control, raising questions about employment and technology, as well as Spain’s role in the global automotive race.
Macron and Sánchez clash over Chinese electric car factories in Spain
Emmanuel Macron and Pedro Sánchez are at odds over how to handle China’s electric vehicle push. While France demands tough tariffs, Spain courts Chinese investment to boost its manufacturing know-how.
Leapmotor rockets to sixth in Spain’s electric car market
Leapmotor has jumped to sixth place among electric car brands in Spain after registrations surged 140% in the third quarter. With four models now in the top 30 and local production about to start in Zaragoza, the brand is shaking up the Spanish EV market.
Renault halts production at factories across Castilla y León
Production stoppages began at Renault plants in Castilla y León on 1 October. Around 5,500 workers are affected as weak European demand pushes the company to reduce output.
Pedro Sánchez tours Delta Vigo to back Galicia’s aerospace ambitions
Pedro Sánchez made a high-profile stop at Delta Vigo’s basic plant, signaling government support for the Galician engineering group’s growing role in Airbus projects. The visit highlighted Delta’s technical expertise and expanding presence in the European aerospace sector.
Chinese giant Gotion takes major stake in Volkswagen battery plant in Valencia
Gotion will invest 1.1 billion euros to acquire a 49 percent stake in Volkswagen’s battery gigafactory in Sagunto. The deal strengthens the companies’ alliance and signals a new phase for European battery production.
Gotion High-Tech sets sights on Valladolid with major battery investment
Gotion High-Tech and Inobat are launching a new battery environment in Valladolid, starting with a €940 million investment and plans for 1,000 jobs. The project signals a new phase in Spain’s electric vehicle industry and intensifies competition among global battery makers.
Ford Almussafes secures labour deal through 2030
Ford Almussafes and UGT have ended months of talks. The agreement sets pay rises above inflation and adds new workplace benefits through 2030.
Leapmotor B10 test drives mark turning point for Stellantis Figueruelas
The Leapmotor B10, Stellantis Figueruelas’ first Chinese electric SUV, is now being tested on public roads near Zaragoza. The tests mark a major step in the plant’s rapid change and the arrival of a new player in Spain’s car market.
Spanish car factories face tough road to military production
Spain’s automotive industry is eyeing defense as Europe ramps up military spending. But certification and security hurdles, alongside the challenge of scaling production, are slowing the shift from car plants to arms suppliers.
Electric car production surges as Zaragoza and Palencia secure new models
Spain's electric vehicle industry is accelerating, with new models planned for Zaragoza and Palencia. BYD's manufacturing edge and Tesla's latest updates point to a changing field for European carmakers.
Urbaser kicks off lithium battery recycling push in Spain
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.
Ford profit plunges in Spain even as car sales climb
Ford Spain ended 2025 with net profit of €69 million, down 70% from a year earlier. Sales climbed, while revenue and production fell amid the strain of the electric transition.
Trump rewrites US car rules and sidelines electric mandates
Donald Trump has scrapped Biden-era electric vehicle mandates and approved looser CAFE standards, promising $100 billion for US carmakers. The move could reshape global production plans and delay the electric transition for years.
Ford Almussafes faces crisis as production plummets
Ford’s Almussafes factory in Valencia is operating 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.
Morocco builds Africa's first battery gigafactory just across from Spain
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.
Trump and Xi put Spanish car factories at risk with tariff showdown
The Trump-Xi summit in Washington has put Spain’s auto industry in doubt. With tariffs on Chinese electric cars and rare earths up for debate, thousands of Spanish factory jobs are now on the line.
Renault puts €600 million into electric car production in Spain
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.
Volkswagen overhauls German production as electric car orders outpace petrol and diesel
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.
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 overtook combustion models. The company is counting on its Spanish factories to deliver the next wave of affordable EVs.
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 has yet to decide which model will be built in Madrid. The choice could shake up Spain’s EV industry.
BYD narrows search to Spain or France for next electric car plant
BYD is close to choosing between Spain and 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.
Volkswagen Navarra starts mass production of ID Cross electric SUV
Volkswagen’s Navarra plant has begun building the ID Cross, a major step in the group’s shift to electric cars. The move places Spain and Portugal at the center of Volkswagen’s European EV plans.
EBRO returns to Spanish roads with a nationwide dealer network
EBRO has surpassed 30,000 vehicle registrations in Spain and now operates 100 dealerships nationwide. Its comeback is tied to a major football sponsorship and a partnership with Chery at the former Nissan plant in Barcelona.
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 heavy losses and rising debt, the company is fighting to survive. The shift raises questions for Wallbox and the EV industry.
Leapmotor B10 faces real production test at Stellantis Figueruelas
The Leapmotor B10 isn’t yet rolling out of Spanish factories for buyers. So far, only test cars have left Stellantis Figueruelas. The real push for European production and pricing starts this autumn.
Chinese car giants reshape Spanish factories in electric race
Chinese automakers are moving in. BYD, Geely, Chery, MG, CATL and Leapmotor are planning or establishing production and battery operations in Spain, seeking to avoid EU tariffs and reshape the country’s car industry.
Volkswagen ID Cross Launches Production in Navarra, Marking Electric Milestone
Volkswagen Navarra has started building the ID Cross, its first all-electric model, at a turning point for the factory and Spain’s automotive sector. The new SUV will go to 34 countries, giving the region a larger foothold in Europe’s electric vehicle market.
BYD considers Spain for next European electric vehicle plant
BYD is close to naming Spain a finalist for its next European factory, a move that could boost the country’s role in electric vehicle manufacturing. The decision is still pending as competition among Chinese brands for Spanish production intensifies.
Volkswagen aims for one million vehicles with electric drive in Iberia
Volkswagen is counting on compact electric cars to reach one million vehicles produced in Spain and Portugal by 2027. ID.Cross production in Navarra signals a major shift, as new models and expanded factories reshape the region’s automotive industry.