Carlos Sainz fought back from a five-place grid penalty to score a point in Azerbaijan. Williams’ new upgrades gave him a chance to capitalize on a chaotic race and keep his 2026 tally alive.
Seventeen players remain in the WPO Winamax Basic Event at Aix-les-Bains. Timothee D’Anfray leads the field, while Spain’s last hope, Israel García, is out after a impressive run that began with a €10 satellite.
The WPO Winamax Basic Event in Aix-les-Bains has lost both Adrián Mateos and Leo Margets, leaving Israel García as Spain’s only player in contention for the €150,000 top prize. The tournament’s €1.1 million prize pool is now beyond the reach of the Spanish armada.
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.
A devastating accident at the Rally Villa de Llanes has claimed the life of young co-driver Soraya Barreiro. The event was suspended immediately, casting a shadow over the championship and leaving the motorsport community in mourning.
George Russell took a tense win at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, holding off Max Verstappen in a wild finish. Carlos Sainz finally scored again, while Fernando Alonso’s race ended early with engine trouble.
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.
Spain’s top traffic official says too many learner drivers arrive unprepared for their practical test. Pere Navarro urges a shift to automatic transmission training as failure rates remain stubbornly high.
Spain’s national team faces England with its second star on the shirt for the first time, with little time to celebrate. The real test begins as the reigning champions look to show their hunger for dominance remains undiminished.
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.
A single photo of the BYD Great Seagull at a Flash Charging station has changed the outlook for affordable electric cars. The image points to a major increase in charging speed and technology for city drivers.
The judge in the Tauste case will summon new witnesses after initial testimony failed to clarify the double homicide. Impressive evidence is still missing, and the basic suspects remain silent; the investigation is expected to continue into 2027 or beyond.
Spain’s Ministry of Defence has told soldiers in Ceuta to remove their names from uniforms to protect their identities as threats and violence rise. Troops say they feel exposed and under-equipped as attacks increase and official support remains limited.
After weeks of patrols with only one loaded firearm for every four soldiers, Spain’s Defence Ministry has begun issuing pepper spray to military personnel in Ceuta. The move follows mounting criticism over troop safety and the lack of clear legal protection for those using non-lethal force.
Iván Fernández, once the driving force behind Vuelo 505, has died at 45 after confronting amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ELA). His fight extended beyond music: he helped launch VencELA Rioja and challenge the region’s silence around the disease.
The UK has unveiled a humanitarian package worth 88 million pounds to support Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. The funds will widen access to medical care and clean water, while also supporting mental health services amid worsening conditions and ongoing conflict.
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.
Maserati is in talks with Huawei and JAC to build two new electric cars. The Italian brand wants to reverse falling sales by tapping Chinese technology and production. No deal has been officially confirmed.
DNA testing has identified 25 victims in the Cuelgamuros crypts. Their remains are returning to families after decades without answers, while researchers continue work on 602 bodies from 21 locations.
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.
Just hours before Cosmopoética 2026 opened, Pablo Téllez de la Poza, director of Verbo Servicios Culturales, died in a motorcycle accident in Madrid. The festival will proceed as planned, but his death casts a shadow over the event.
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.
Urbagestión has broken its silence on the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen, denying the accusations. Tenants and lawyers challenge the company’s account, while official records add to the dispute over Spain’s housing crisis.
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.
BYD has opened a new dealership in Zaragoza, bringing its Spanish network to 108. The move strengthens its push to expand electric-car sales and intensifies competition in the Spanish market.
After seventy years in her Madrid apartment, 87-year-old Maricarmen was forced out by a private investment fund. Her story has become a rallying cry for those demanding action against steep rent hikes and evictions in Spain's capital.
Antonio Ortuño’s SEAT 600 JTR has been picked as the best custom car in Spain and Portugal at the Hot Wheels Legends Tour. More than 20,000 fans packed the Circuito de Jarama to see the event and celebrate car culture.
Basque retirees receive the largest pensions in Spain, topping the national average by more than 300 euros. But growth in Euskadi is now among the slowest, raising questions as the number of pensioners continues to rise.
Daniel Sancho remains in a Thai prison after the Koh Samui court rejected his appeal and upheld his life sentence for killing Colombian surgeon Edwin Arrieta. The case has drawn global attention, and further legal challenges remain possible.
The forced removal of 87-year-old Maricarmen from her lifelong home has triggered a political storm in Spain. As public outrage mounts, the government faces urgent demands to approve new housing protections and head off a wider social backlash.
The eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen in Madrid has pushed the Spanish government into urgent talks with Junts and other partners over a new emergency housing decree. The outcome could change protections for vulnerable tenants and shake up the coalition.
Juan Jesús Vivas, president of Ceuta, says a small group of unaccompanied migrant minors who cannot be returned to Morocco may be transferred to mainland Spain. The position breaks with the Partido Popular’s hard line and exposes divisions within the party.
From January 2027, drivers in Spain, France and Italy will be able to pay for fast electric car charging with a bank card. The EU will require a rapid charging station at least every 60 km on basic roads, ending the maze of apps and operator cards.
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.
A handwritten note uncovered by the Guardia Civil points to Sofía Puente, sister of Transport Minister Óscar Puente, taking a personal interest in the Spanish citizenship process for exiled Venezuelan official Nervis Villalobos. The case now pulls in the Leire Díez network and raises questions about public money.
