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Toyota RAV4 Plug in Hybrid faces a tough road in Spain

Toyota’s latest RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid brings 304 horsepower and a bold new look. But with a price tag of more than 53,000 euros and fierce competition, convincing Spanish drivers to embrace plug-in hybrids is a challenge Toyota cannot ignore.

Twelve Days Trapped on the Road in China’s Record Traffic Jam

In 2010, a stretch of Chinese highway turned into a 100-kilometer parking lot for nearly 12 days. Thousands of drivers were stranded, facing shortages and soaring prices for basic goods as the world’s longest traffic jam exposed the limits of overloaded infrastructure.

Fiat Multipla’s Chinese Twin Survived with Electric Power

While Fiat prepares to relaunch its iconic Multipla in Europe, few realize that a near-identical version thrived in China for years. The Zotye Multiplan copied the design and was also offered as an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid with battery swapping.

Madrid renters take housing protest to Cibeles

Congress has rejected two housing decrees. Madrid renters will respond on Saturday with four marches converging at Cibeles. The protest begins at noon after parliamentary votes of 178-172 and 184-166 against the measures.

EU approves icotrokinra for moderate to severe psoriasis

The European Commission has approved ICOTYDE® for eligible psoriasis patients aged 12 and over who weigh at least 40kg. The once-daily oral peptide targets IL-23 directly and is backed by phase III data from about 2,500 participants.

Spain’s King and Queen Face Moroccan Backlash Over Ceuta Visit

Felipe VI and Letizia will visit Ceuta and Melilla on October 13 and 14, 2026, in their first trip to both Spanish cities. Moroccan state institutions have stayed silent, but a newspaper close to Mohamed VI has condemned the journey and revived memories of the 2007 crisis.

Ibex 35 ends weekly losing streak but still falls 3.1%

The Ibex 35 gained 0.42% on Friday after its worst week since April, ending a run of daily losses but still falling 3.12% over the week. Higher bond yields and weaker US jobs data kept monetary policy at the center of market concerns.

Spain's Housing Decrees Defeated in Congress

Spain's Congress has rejected two emergency housing decrees. The vote exposed the government's fragile majority and left renters facing fresh uncertainty as parties demand a different plan.

Julio Llamazares wins Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize

Julio Llamazares has received Spain's 2026 National Narrative Prize for 'El viaje de mi padre'. The novel follows his father's wartime route across Aragón, including the Battle of Teruel, and extends a connection with the region that began with Ainielle.