Almussafes began car production in October 1976. By 2011 the Fiesta had passed five million units there; exports reached a record 398,226 vehicles in 2017, while engine output exceeded 18 million by 2025.
PowerCo and Gotion are preparing a 100,000-tonne-a-year materials plant in Kenitra, with some output intended for Sagunto. The partnership aims to diversify supply as Volkswagen expands LFP battery production in Europe.
Leapmotor has begun series production of the B10 at its Stellantis plant in Figueruelas. A brand video introduces the Spanish factory through a joking exchange between two men in a Zaragoza bar.
‘Close Friends’ features candidates for the next Benidorm Fest. ‘Memes y dramas’ arrives on 22 October as EN PLAY’s second season expands its youth programming.
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.
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.
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.
Volkswagen is pressing European leaders and industry to close ranks against global rivals. The For Europe plan aims to protect 476,400 jobs and ramp up electric-car output, with Spain set as the launchpad for new urban EVs.
China’s surge in electric and hybrid vehicle production has pushed Spain’s auto industry to the sidelines. Spanish plants now face hard choices as Chinese brands tighten their grip on global and European markets.
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.
Seat’s Exeo set out to give Spanish drivers a taste of premium quality, borrowing Audi A4 underpinnings. The car never caught on with the masses and left the market quietly after a short run.
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.
Renault brought all five of its Spanish-built hybrid SUVs to Zaragoza, highlighting local manufacturing and the brand’s push into electrification. The event marked a basic stage for Renault’s presence in Spain, bringing its basic hybrid models together in one place.
Fifty years ago, the Seat 1200 Sport Bocanegra hit Spanish roads with a look and attitude all its own. Developed in Martorell, this lightweight coupé marked a turning point for Seat, showing the world what Spanish engineering could do.
FIC 2028 directors Jesús Manuel Hernández and Darío Sánchez are meeting potential exhibitors and visitors at Alimentaria FoodTech in Barcelona. The visit forms part of the early campaign for the next Feria de la Industria Cárnica in Guijuelo.
Airtificial will design and build a $6.4 million automated line for electric vehicle parts in Michigan. The project will boost production for a top supplier near Detroit and marks another global step for Spanish industry.
Spain’s pharmaceutical leaders are calling for greater autonomy in medicine manufacturing. At a Madrid symposium, industry figures outlined how new idea and public policy, backed by cross-border alliances, could protect Europe from future supply shocks.
The EBRO S700 is challenging rivals in Spain’s SUV market with a plug-in hybrid system that delivers up to 90 km of electric driving. Priced below basic competitors and assembled in Barcelona, it pairs Chinese technology with a well-equipped interior.
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.
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.
Hyundai has launched the Ioniq 3, a compact electric car designed for European cities. With two battery options and up to 497 km of range, it is targeting Spain’s crowded urban EV market.
Lucid has cut vehicle production by more than half and postponed its Spanish market debut to 2027. The company’s latest figures reveal deepening challenges as premium electric buyers in Spain turn to established German and American rivals.
Dongfeng, the Chinese car giant with more than 50 years of history, is making a direct push into Spain. The brand sells only electrified models there, aiming to shake up the market with urban EVs and plug-in hybrids for Spanish buyers.
China’s electric car market is overcrowded, with 129 brands but only a handful expected to survive the next few years. A brutal price war and overcapacity are driving rapid consolidation and reshaping the global auto industry.
Nissan’s latest figures show the MICRA electric climbing in city car rankings while the QASHQAI e-POWER strengthens its position among Spanish SUVs. The brand’s commercial vehicles also post strong results, pointing to a strategic shift in Spain’s electrified mobility field.
More than 330 exhibitors will gather in Barcelona in October. Live production tools will show how artificial intelligence is moving onto the factory floor, with sensors and automation in use.
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.
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.
BYD is rolling out 300 ultra-fast 1500 kW charging stations across Spain by 2026, promising to deliver 400 km of range in just five minutes. The move signals a new phase in electric mobility, but most current EVs cannot yet take full advantage.
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.
More than 330 exhibitors from 22 countries will gather in Barcelona from 6 to 8 October. AI, automation, safer ingredients and waste-cutting systems will share the floor.
Woody Allen will start filming in Madrid on 5 October 2026, with about €3 million in public funding. The six-week production will use more than 30 locations in Madrid and Aranjuez.
Spain is running out of new homes and locally made products as construction slows and factories remain empty. While regulations multiply, the country’s ability to produce what it needs is slipping further behind.
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.
Ford CEO Jim Farley is open to strategic alliances with Chinese carmakers when they improve efficiency. As Europe cedes ground to China, Ford is considering selective cooperation to stay competitive in electric vehicles and global markets.
