Cupra Raval Gets an ABT Styling Pack
Cupra and ABT have unveiled a styling pack for selected Raval versions, featuring dark bodywork details and 19-inch wheels. Factory orders and dealer retrofits are due to begin in late November 2026.
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Royals End First Ceuta-Melilla Visit Since 2007
Thousands waited outside Melilla’s Assembly on Wednesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia concluded their two-city visit. The couple spent nearly an hour greeting people and posing for selfies.
Spain plans eight motorway fuel and charging hubs
A €611.9 million tender covers eight large motorway service areas combining fuel facilities with ultra-fast EV chargers under 20- or 25-year concessions.
Team Cantabria earns Greenpower efficiency distinction
Greenpower España recognised the IES Montesclaros entry for travelling farther than any other team on one battery charge. Team Cantabria is now preparing for the season’s final race in Cartagena.
Algeciras Mayor Faces Removal as PP Splits
Two sexual assault complaints from fellow PP members have left José Ignacio Landaluce facing a possible no-confidence motion. PSOE and Vox say they will support his removal after 12 of the party’s 15 councillors left his government.
Used-car values need real sales, EVs need battery checks
At its 8 October meeting, GANVAM Jurídico examined why completed transactions offer a stronger basis for used-car valuations than online asking prices. For electric cars, battery condition can make a decisive difference.
Turkey Seizes Control of Opposition Broadcaster Halk TV
A police raid halted Halk TV’s broadcasts in Istanbul, and a government-appointed administrator was put in charge. The intervention came as jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu began his defence in a major corruption trial.
Fiat offers the Pandina for €99 a month on finance
Fiat’s financing plan puts the Pandina at €99 a month. The 65 hp mild hybrid carries Spain’s ECO label and costs €12,001.84 to buy outright.
Why Spain’s top mechanic would buy a Japanese plug-in hybrid
Javier Sendín says he would choose a Japanese plug-in hybrid if forced to buy a new car. Named Spain’s best mechanic in 2023, he says repair and maintenance costs put him off upgrading.
Spain Classic Raid brings 170 teams to Soria
The Spain Classic Raid reaches Soria on 21 October in its largest edition yet. The cars head for Logroño the next morning as the eight-day route covers more than 2,000 kilometres.
Stellantis weighs Leapmotor production at more European plants
Stellantis is weighing additional European sites for Leapmotor production. In Spain, Zaragoza and Madrid have confirmed roles, while Vigo will keep building a van for Europe.
Spain Allows Sleeping in a Car, Subject to Local Rules
Sleeping in a properly parked car is legal in Spain. Local rules may restrict overnight stays, and outdoor equipment can turn a stop into camping.
Avatr targets Spain for a six-model rollout from 2027
Avatr expects to enter Spain in the first half of 2027 and introduce six models over three years. The 06T and 07L are first in line, with European service support also planned.
AITO targets Europe in 2027 with a 1,474km SUV
Huawei-linked AITO plans to enter Europe in autumn 2027 with four SUV lines in view. Spain is a possible market, but the company has not said where it will sell its vehicles.
Spanish Mechanic Builds Gold Coast Business in Four Years
José Miguel Olegario launched a mobile repair business in Australia six months after arriving. He now runs a workshop and a car sales operation, and points to one major difference from Spain: there is no fixed self-employed fee.
La 1 leads Spain’s TV ratings with National Day parade
RTVE says the parade averaged 2,722,000 viewers and a 50.5% share, while the wider special averaged 2,254,000 with a 47.5% share. La 1 led the day with 15.2%.
Developmental disorders raise children’s bullying risk six to eightfold
Children with developmental disorders face six to eight times the bullying risk of their peers. In LINKlusive, victimisation among primary pupils with special educational needs fell 45.6% in the intervention group, although the sample and assessment method have not been independently verified.
Barcelona hotel gives a writer’s pen name architectural form
At Sir Victor, curved limestone and a library connect the hotel to Caterina Albert i Paradís, who wrote under the name Víctor Català.
Tres Cantos voters have until October 19 to check the register
Residents can check their electoral details from October 12 to 19 ahead of the November 29 general election. The INE says corrections must be filed in that window, with no separate noon deadline on October 20.
Citroën Shows Electric 2CV Work Van Without a Production Plan
At the Paris Motor Show 2026, Citroën showed an electric study of its 2CV work van, first launched in 1951. The passenger-car 2CV Concept is planned for 2028; the van has no confirmed production plan.
Spain’s Financia Europa account waits on tax rules
Economy expects Financia Europa to raise tax revenue by shifting savings into investments. Providers cannot market the account until tax-reporting rules take effect and their products are ready.
Philip Hoare reads William Blake through the whale
In Barcelona, Hoare traces Blake’s sea creatures through Melville and T. E. Lawrence. His 520-page book takes an associative route that can leave readers searching for the thread.
Remote attacks disrupt supermarkets in three countries
Remote tampering pushed refrigerator temperatures as high as 50°C in French supermarkets, spoiling stock at hundreds of stores. Belgium and the Netherlands faced separate retail disruptions, and investigators have not linked the incidents.
Fire shuts Madrid to Barcelona high-speed line for five hours
Flames in an AVE’s rear cab forced 283 passengers to evacuate near Ricla. Two received care for dizziness as the fire halted 40 train movements during a holiday.
Madrid Sol clashes leave young woman detained
A young woman was detained after bottles were thrown near Puerta del Sol. At least two people had been detained by the end of the day, and a police officer was injured.
Hyundai Adds a Full Hybrid to the 2027 Bayon
Hyundai has added cabin equipment associated with larger vehicles, while petrol engines remain the range’s starting point. A 138 hp full hybrid is planned for 2027; Spanish prices and dealer timing remain unconfirmed.
Spain sent warships after Moroccan vessels entered Ceuta waters
At least one Moroccan frigate and several patrol boats entered waters off Ceuta without permission. The incursions coincided with a mass arrival of migrants and a near collision at sea.
Police separate Sol campers from Hispanidad marchers
Police set up a cordon in Puerta del Sol after parade-goers and campers traded insults. Campers said objects were thrown, while reports differed on whether anyone was physically attacked.
Volkswagen Group’s Spain-built EVs draw nearly 150,000 orders
At the Paris show, four models made in Spain have drawn nearly 150,000 orders, Volkswagen Group says. Executives are also pressing European institutions for a structure to support investment.
Sofía brings a red suit to Spain’s National Day
At Madrid’s 12 October ceremony, Infanta Sofía wore a red double-breasted suit with gold buttons. It stood apart from Princess Leonor’s Army parade uniform.
Skoda’s Epiq Sportline brings 440 km range, price still unknown
The Sportline tops Skoda’s Epiq range with up to 440 km of claimed range and 211 hp. Skoda has not disclosed its price.
Renault Weighs Electric Espace for Palencia
Renault has not committed the E-Space Concept to production, but the prototype could preview an electric successor to the Espace built in Palencia. It would be part of a wider plan for five new models at Spanish plants by 2028.
Zaragoza’s flower offering expects nearly 100,000 participants
Nearly 100,000 people are expected at Zaragoza’s flower offering for the Virgen del Pilar. Venezuela is this year’s guest country at one of the basic events of the city’s patronal celebrations.
Canary Islands see 1,107 arrivals in nine boats
Nine boats brought 1,107 people to the Canary Islands since Friday. Sunday saw 668 arrivals and six people taken to hospital, one in critical condition, as arrivals climbed after a steep early-year fall.
Ferrera and Román Shake Up the Toroslam Rankings
A double Puerta Grande at Las Ventas sent Antonio Ferrera and Román up the rankings. Cristiano Torres led Zaragoza numerically, while Roca Rey extended his Valencia advantage.