Hydrogen-powered cars are falling behind in Europe, with annual sales dwarfed by a single month of Tesla Model 3 registrations in Spain. High costs and energy inefficiency, compounded by poor infrastructure, are pushing buyers toward battery electric vehicles.
Spain’s latest poll signals a dramatic shift: the right-wing PP and Vox would surpass 200 seats in parliament, while Pedro Sánchez and the PSOE register their weakest numbers in years. The left faces a sharp drop in support amid mounting social unrest over housing.
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.
The average age of cars in Spain will hit 14.6 years in 2025, with some provinces nearing two decades. Electrified vehicles remain rare, and the gap with Europe widens as renewal slows.
Spain’s automotive industry saw profits plunge by 56 percent even as manufacturers poured record sums into new investments. Chinese brands and used cars are reshaping the market, while job losses and an aging vehicle fleet add to the pressure.
Almost 24,000 spectators are expected at Las Ventas at 18:00 on 3 October 2026, with every seat sold. Estructura Pérez will confirm his alternativa in Madrid alongside Emilio de Justo and Víctor Hernández.
Spain’s car market surged in September 2026 as the long-awaited Hyundai IONIQ 3 and exclusive Polestar 5 arrived in dealerships. Both models signal a new phase for electric vehicles, with sales and competition heating up across the country.
For the first time, an electric car has topped Spain’s monthly sales chart. The Tesla Model 3 registered 2,528 units in September 2026, overtaking budget favorites and signaling a new phase in the country’s car market.
Geely Auto has recorded 3530 vehicle registrations in Spain within six months of its commercial debut. The Geely E2 and E5 both entered the top ten for electric car sales in September, signaling a rapid shift in the Spanish EV market.
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.
Spanish car registrations in October are moving into the next NT letter combinations. The DGT’s system is unchanged, but the developing sequence offers clues to a vehicle’s age and history. Here’s what drivers need to know about the latest plates.
Hyundai has suffered the steepest sales decline among major carmakers in Spain this year, dropping from fifth to eighth place as Chinese SUV makers gain market share and demand for its small cars and SUVs weakens.
Spanish families are turning to used cars in record numbers: August sales rose 6 percent, with nearly five used vehicles sold for every three new ones. Lower prices and a wider choice are driving the shift, with used cars available immediately.
Tesla’s global deliveries reached 486,532 vehicles in the third quarter, and its shares rose 5%. In Spain, the Model 3 was the country’s best-selling passenger car in September, strengthening Tesla’s position in the electric vehicle market.
BYD has broken into Spain’s top three car brands for private buyers after a record September. The Chinese manufacturer’s electric and plug-in hybrid models are driving rapid growth and putting pressure on established players.
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.
Nearly 75% of renters in Spain worry they could be forced out of their homes within two years. The pressure is sharpest for Generation Z and millennials, reflecting a deepening housing crisis.
A 40dB survey finds strong support for rental caps and eviction delays. Backing extends beyond left-wing voters as housing rises to Spain's second-biggest concern.
A clear majority of Spaniards support limits on housing prices, even if landlords earn less. The backing extends to PP and Vox voters, as well as landlords themselves.
Choosing a used car in Spain means looking beyond the sticker price. These five models from Toyota, Dacia, Seat, Suzuki and Honda are praised for their low running costs and simple mechanics, making them smart picks for budget-conscious drivers.
Car insurance prices in Spain have hit a new low for 2026, with Qualitas Auto and Prima both offering third-party coverage from 146 euros per year. The competition is prompting drivers to reconsider what they pay and what they get in return.
Málaga has climbed to tenth place nationwide for electric car registrations, with more than 10 percent of new vehicles now electric. Yet most drivers remain unaware of central government incentives, exposing a gap between interest and real-world adoption.
Spain has crossed the epidemic threshold for acute respiratory infections. Coronavirus now leads primary care detections and respiratory hospital admissions, while demand for home tests is rising.
Rental car drivers in Andalusia sharply increased their speeding this summer, even as most of Spain saw a dramatic decline. New telematics data reveals a regional spike in risky driving that bucks the national trend.
Cantabria’s car market is racing ahead of the Spanish average, with passenger vehicle registrations up 18.1 percent this year. Behind the headline, commercial and industrial vehicle sales tell a different story.
Spain recorded 16,052 vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026, up 3.6 percent from last year. Madrid and Barcelona alone account for more than 42 percent of all cases, while smaller regions saw the fastest growth.
Galicia’s new car registrations jumped 24 percent in September, far outpacing the rest of Spain. Hybrids and electrics now dominate the market, while diesel and petrol models are fading fast.
Forty-five percent of Spain’s Congress members declared ownership of at least two properties, information from official records. As the government races to address the housing crisis, lawmakers’ personal real estate portfolios are drawing new attention.
Tesla Model 3 has overtaken all competitors to become Spain’s best-selling car in September. With 2,519 registrations, up 46.5 percent, it is on track to make history as the first electric car to lead the overall market.
Five of Spain’s ten top-selling plug-in hybrids in 2026 are Chinese. BYD and Chery have taken a huge share, outpacing European rivals and forcing a rethink of the market’s future.
Kia has surged to become one of Spain’s most popular car brands, outpacing traditional rivals and holding its ground against a wave of Chinese newcomers. The updated Kia XCeed, with new hybrid and petrol options, marks the latest move in the battle for Spanish drivers.
A select group of Spanish pensioners now receive monthly payments exceeding 3000 euros, with the Minería del Carbón sector leading the way. September brought a record pension payout, highlighting stark differences across professions.
Spain now pays out over 10.5 million pensions each month. Miners receive more than twice the national average, while new rules and later retirements reshape the system.
Norway now registers 98.3 percent of new cars as electric, while Spain’s plug-in sales have doubled since July 2024 but remain far behind. Diesel has nearly vanished as Spanish buyers choose hybrids and the transition to fully electric vehicles remains slow.
Nearly half the World Car of the Year 2027 shortlist comes from China. Electric models dominate, but many aren’t even sold in Europe or the US. The competition looks nothing like it did a few years ago.
