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Seat puts Indra defence vehicle deal on hold

Seat has paused talks with Indra over a proposed military vehicle programme at its Martorell plant. The carmaker remains unsure how large the project could become, where it is headed and what it would mean for its business.

Tropical storm leaves Catalonia reeling with deaths and chaos

A rare storm with tropical features battered Catalonia, killing two people and leaving one missing. Torrential rain shattered records and flooded towns, forcing evacuations as emergency crews responded. The region now faces a slow recovery from widespread damage.

Fernando Alonso rescues Aston Martin in Malaysia

Fernando Alonso climbed from 18th to eighth in Malaysia. Pedro de la Rosa credited the driver and Aston Martin's improved chassis after a costly tyre gamble, while the team's four points became its best result of 2026.

Geely E2 shakes up Spain with bold electric entry

Geely’s E2 arrives in Spain with up to 497 km of urban range and advanced features at a competitive price. The compact EV aims to challenge established brands and reshape expectations in the electric car market.

Two young people drown while swimming at Guardamar de Segura beach

Two young people died after entering the water at Els Vivers beach in Guardamar de Segura despite a red flag. Emergency teams attempted to resuscitate them but could not save them. The incident highlights a troubling rise in drownings across the Valencian Community.

Toyota GR86 returns to Spanish circuits after abrupt European exit

The Toyota GR86 vanished from European showrooms as demand remained strong. In 2024, its Circuit Pack version returned to Spanish circuits as the star of the Toyota GR Cup Spain, renewing attention on the regulations behind its early departure and Toyota’s future sports lineup.

Dacia Striker aims to disrupt Spain’s family car market

Dacia is set to launch the Striker, a distinctively styled crossover with hybrid and LPG engines, priced below 25000 euros. The model targets families seeking value and versatility and is due to arrive in Spanish dealerships later this year.

Barcelona faces flood threat as Besòs river surges

Barcelona and nearby towns are on edge after the Besòs river reached dangerous levels. Urgent alerts and evacuations followed, while train services shut down as relentless rain pushed the city’s systems to the brink.

Police launch partial migrant eviction at Trampolín beach in Ceuta

Spanish police have begun a partial eviction at Trampolín beach in Ceuta, where more than 3,000 migrants live in makeshift camps. The operation focuses on relocating people for identification and possible return to Morocco, while security measures are tightened around basic infrastructure.

Audi A3 redefined the compact premium car in 1996

Audi’s 1996 launch of the A3 introduced more than another model. It carved out a premium niche in a segment ruled by the VW Golf, setting a new standard for compact cars and changing the industry’s direction.

Dodge Charger turns sixty as an American icon evolves

The Dodge Charger, born in the heat of the 1960s, has survived reinvention and cinematic fame, then faced the end of the V8 era. Its journey from muscle car to electric sedan shows how American automotive culture keeps rewriting its own rules.

Madrid shuts Gran Vía for the Hispanidad parade

Gran Vía will close to traffic from 15:00 to 22:00 this Sunday, 4 October, for Madrid's Hispanidad parade. Metro entrances, bus routes, parking areas and several central streets will also face restrictions.