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Four women helped launch Iberia’s cabin crew profession
Iberia’s 1946 flight to Buenos Aires carried four women working in a role that had no settled name. The journey took 36 hours and required three refuelling stops.
Nissan Ariya takes a Japanese culture route across Spain
The updated Ariya is the electric vehicle for a Spanish itinerary linking Puebla de la Sierra’s Japanese-influenced sculpture collection with a kaiseki restaurant in Madrid. Nissan quotes up to 536 km of homologated range.
Chery Volt-Dragon claims 500 km of range in five minutes
Chery says its 1.44 MW Volt-Dragon can supply enough energy for up to 500 km of driving in five minutes. The company has opened 100 stations in China and targets 20,000 worldwide by 2029.
Valencia approves €20m in Dana Adam recovery aid
The Generalitat has approved €20 million in emergency support after Dana Adam, including €10 million for vehicles declared a total loss. Applications open on 2 November 2026 and close on 1 February 2027.
Unions warn firms over remote work during 11 November strike
CCOO and UGT want Óscar Puente to negotiate minimum transport services for the 11 November general strike. They also warn employers not to use remote work to keep staff on the job during the stoppage.
Freelander 8 packs 620 CV into Chery's six-seat PHEV
Chery has confirmed the six-seat plug-in hybrid for Spain, but has not said when it plans to sell it. Its 620 CV output and 110 km electric-range figure remain preliminary pending market validation.
Omoda & Jaecoo vice-president joins Hyundai as Italy CEO
Francesco Colonnese remains Omoda & Jaecoo Spain’s vice-president while taking up the incoming CEO role at Hyundai in Italy. The podcast also examines Chery’s position in Spain and the possible arrival of Lepas.
Gemini's Personal Intelligence is unavailable in Spain
Google has started bringing Personal Intelligence to Android Auto, letting Gemini draw on connected Google apps to answer personal queries. Spain is excluded along with the rest of the European Economic Area, with no launch date announced.
Honrubia adds 22 chargers at the A-3’s largest ultrafast hub
The 20 car points offer charging from 90 to 400 kW, alongside two dedicated truck chargers. All 22 are available around the clock throughout the year on the Madrid–Valencia route.
Exlantix ES leads Chery’s planned 2027 move into Spain
Chery plans to bring Exlantix to Spain in the first half of 2027, with the ES as its flagship saloon. The electric versions are quoted at up to 610km of range; Spanish pricing is expected to start near €50,000.
Iberdrola BP Pulse nears 3,000 charging points
Pablo Pirles says the network is adding about 1,000 points a year and expects to reach 3,000 soon. Its chargers reach 600 kW, while grid delays hold up hundreds of completed sites.
Recovered parts can halve some electronic repair bills
Recomotor says requests for electronic components rose 38% in two years. Recovered parts cost 30% to 50% less on average, although fitting and any required calibration are extra.
Mar Fuentes takes charge of Spain’s Feneval rental-car federation
Mar Fuentes takes over as Feneval approaches its 50th anniversary in 2027. Her priorities include improving public recognition of car rental and building a stronger working relationship with Spain’s administrations.
Waymo and Uber prepare Madrid robotaxi tests as jobs remain unclear
Waymo and Uber are preparing Madrid trials, but neither has estimated the effect on Spanish driving jobs. Waymo expects paid rides through its app from 2027, without confirming a launch date or fleet size.
Kia's electric range runs from the EV2 to the PV5
Kia has sold more than one million electric vehicles worldwide and now offers models from small cars to commercial vans. For a 90-kilometre daily routine the writer would choose the EV2, priced from €20,330 with aid and promotions.
Electric cars in Spain can cost close to €20,000 with aid
More than 20 new electric models have reached the market in 2026, with selected prices falling towards €20,000 after aid and promotions. The longest stated range in this group belongs to a model still awaiting its launch.
OMODA X heads to Spain in 2027 with over 700mm wading
OMODA plans to bring the X to Spanish dealers in 2027, with three electrified powertrain choices and off-road figures unusual for a crossover. Battery sizes have been disclosed, while official range and Spanish pricing remain unpublished.
Cupra Raval VZ by ABT starts at €39,310 in Spain
The ABT-treated Raval VZ is on sale in Spain from €39,310. A €40,410 Head version adds upgraded cabin equipment while both retain the 226 hp powertrain and 386 km stated range.
Chery unveils Mobo home robot with 22 degrees of freedom
Chery says Mobo can interpret complex instructions and organise them into tasks while remembering household preferences. Reservations are planned for selected markets this year, but Spain has not been confirmed.
Ford Fiesta owners bring a 50th anniversary convoy home
A convoy of Fiesta owners returned to the Almussafes factory site for the model’s 50th anniversary in Spain. Club president Mark Urosa led it in the family car he repaired after a serious crash.
Madrid to spend €61m completing the abandoned M-203
Madrid will invest €61 million to finish the M-203, whose construction stopped almost 20 years ago. The completed road is expected to benefit about 35,000 residents in the Henares Corridor, though its management model remains undecided.
OMODA names Ana Mena its ambassador in Spain
Ana Mena will represent OMODA in Spain through a campaign built around «El camino es atreverse». The automaker is linking her career story to its effort to reach a new generation.
Tesla's Roadster Rocket is a single-seat model available by invitation
Tesla has opened Roadster reservations in Spain, with deposits of €50,000 for Performance and €250,000 for Thrust. The final car price remains undisclosed, and the single-seat Rocket is available by invitation only.
Adamuz victims demand Puente's resignation over Renfe joke
The Association of Victims of Adamuz says Óscar Puente’s Renfe joke was insensitive and is demanding his immediate resignation or dismissal. The minister made the gag in a laSexta promotion for ‘Cara al show’.
IndyCar Barcelona ticket sales have no confirmed start date
A race is planned for July 2027 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya under a proposed multi-season deal. Ticket prices and the sales opening date have not been announced.
Range Rover Electric starts at €163,250 in Spain
Range Rover has opened Spanish orders for its first fully electric model, rated at 550 CV with prices starting at €163,250. Its 800-volt system supports DC charging at up to 350 kW.
Peugeot targets a 2027 reset for its 9X8 Le Mans programme
The LMH will keep its name but is expected to return with a more conventional design and a renewed performance focus. Peugeot is developing the next version for 2027 after a modest WEC record.
Floodwater traps 13 people in AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Emergency crews carried out more than 50 interventions in Alicante after overnight downpours flooded garages and disrupted traffic. All 13 people rescued from the motorway tunnel were in good condition.
Electra opens ultrafast charging hub in Sant Quirze
Electra’s Sant Quirze site adds six ultrafast charging points, with room to expand to twelve. The company plans to invest €70 million in Catalonia by the end of 2027.
Tenerife to host 35 classic Triumphs for four-day club meet
Thirty-five classic Triumphs will gather in Tenerife from 22 to 25 October for the club’s eighth national meeting. The edition remembers Carlos Bengtson, former coordinator in the Canary Islands and national vice-president.
BYD Atto 8 opens its 136-litre frunk with two knocks
Two knuckle taps on the grille trigger the 136-litre front compartment to open or close. Presented in Paris, the SUV homologates more than 600 km of range in both propulsion and all-wheel-drive versions.
Spanish dealers put 35 proposals to parties before November vote
Faconauto has sent political parties 35 proposals for Spain’s next legislature, including multi-year purchase aid and a national fleet-renewal plan. It also wants 4,000 heavy-vehicle charging points above 350 kW by 2030.
Five cars remain inside flooded AP-7 tunnel in Alicante
Five cars remain inside the flooded AP-7 tunnel near Pilar de la Horadada, keeping traffic stopped both ways between km 770 and 774. One direction may reopen Wednesday; the other has no date.
Madrid-Barcelona AVE services return as speed limits persist
Renfe restored all AVE services on Monday; Ouigo returns to its full timetable on Tuesday. Iryo will keep two morning trains suspended until Thursday, while 32 speed restrictions still add about 25 minutes to the journey.
Subaru opens Spanish reservations months before first deliveries
Subaru has opened reservations in Spain for the Solterra and Uncharted, with the E-Outback also included. EyeSight is standard across the range; first deliveries are due late in 2026, ahead of official sales in 2027.
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