Grupo Gamboa led Geely’s Spanish launch
Four Madrid dealerships supported Geely’s launch under Grupo Gamboa, which later opened the brand’s largest Spanish site in Leganés. The Starray EM-i ranked second among plug-in hybrids in July.
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Sánchez says rail confidence is broken after Urda and Adamuz
Pedro Sánchez says the crashes at Urda and Adamuz have shattered public confidence in Spain’s rail system. He pledged measures to strengthen high-speed services; 69 people had died in Urda by the time of his visit.
Madrid-Seville High-Speed Line Still Awaits Safety Upgrade
The Madrid-Seville line’s ageing LZB system has suffered repeated transmission failures, forcing trains to switch to manual operation. A safety upgrade awarded in 2021 was still awaiting implementation in the supplied account.
Doctor improvised a tourniquet after Urda train crash
Juan Manuel Parra, an emergency doctor at Hospital de Alcorcón, was travelling on the AVE that collided with an Iryo near Urda. He used a belt as a tourniquet on a passenger with an amputated arm before emergency teams arrived.
Adif workers warned of critical staff shortages at Atocha control
Rail workers repeatedly warned Adif of severe staffing gaps at control centres, including Atocha. They reported routinely uncovered emergency shifts and missed breaks as the Government focused scrutiny on the centre after the Urda crash.
Atocha controllers went from 15 to 40 high-speed trains at once
Railway sources say Atocha controllers went from managing 15 high-speed trains at once to 40 as competition expanded. Unions oppose making the worker who cleared the AVE the sole focus of the Urda collision.
Javier Bardem urged blood donations after Urda rail crash
The actor used Социальная сеть Stories to ask followers to donate at nearby health centres or mobile collection points. Semana reported that he gave blood at hospital Infanta Sofía in Madrid on Thursday, October 29.
Government backed Óscar Puente after Urda rail disaster
At least 69 people died in the Urda train collision. In the immediate aftermath, the Government backed Óscar Puente as coalition partners and the opposition pressed for political accountability.
PP asks Parliament to summon Sánchez over Urda crash
The Partido Popular has asked Parliament’s Permanent Deputation to summon Pedro Sánchez over the Urda rail disaster. It says a ministerial appearance would not resolve questions about responsibility for railway management.
Antonio Vázquez found dead after hours missing in Urda
Antonio Vázquez was found dead on Thursday afternoon after hours missing following the Urda rail crash. His family had been told he was at Toledo’s university hospital, but his name was absent from its official records.
Urda crash toll reaches 69 as forensic work continues
The Urda collision has left 69 people dead and more than 200 injured. Forensic teams have completed 48 autopsies and identified five victims. Investigators say it is too early to determine why the AVE struck the stationary Iryo.
Sánchez urges Puente to stay as pressure mounts over Urda crash
Pedro Sánchez urged Transport Minister Óscar Puente to remain in office after the Urda rail crash, information from senior sources. Puente had offered to step aside if the president believed his position harmed the government’s project.
PP plans to press Sánchez after Urda rail disaster
Spain's Partido Popular said it would observe three days of official mourning before pressing Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez over political responsibility for the Urda rail disaster. Party figures say the departure of Transport Minister Óscar Puente would not be enough.
Urda crash audio points to wrong instruction for AVE
Audio from the Urda crash indicates that Atocha control gave the AVE an LZB4 instruction instead of LZB3. Experts say the reported partial failure called for visual running at no more than 40 km/h while the Iryo occupied the block.
Spain's provisional rail death rate tops the car figure in 2026
Two rail crashes have killed 109 people in Spain in 2026, putting the provisional rail death rate above the car figure per passenger-kilometre. The calculation uses approximate annual travel totals.
JEC opens case over Sánchez's 'Guernica' video
The JEC has opened a disciplinary case against Pedro Sánchez over an election-period video filmed before Picasso’s 'Guernica' at the Reina Sofía. It says the recording may breach rules on government campaigning and public resources, and has asked him to remove it.
Semaf sets Renfe strikes for 10 and 12 November
Semaf has called a full strike at Renfe on November 10 and partial stoppages on November 12, between a general strike set for November 11. The union says a February safety agreement has stalled.
The Two AVE Drivers Killed in the Urda Collision
Antonio Acedo Meneses and Daniel Muñoz Cob died when the AVE 2080 they were driving collided with a stationary Iryo at Urda. Seventeen minutes had passed since Atocha control told them to resume their journey.
Motos questions €160bn in EU funds after Urda rail crash
After the Urda rail crash, Pablo Motos returned to 'El Hormiguero' and questioned whether Spain's rail network had been properly maintained. He cited €160bn in EU funding for infrastructure modernisation five years ago.
Adif audio leak draws criticism from Atocha control manager
Laura Higuera of the Centro de Regulación de Atocha says recordings between controllers and train drivers should not have been released. Renfe and Iryo set up separate helplines for people affected by the Urda crash.
Madrid man with A Coruña ties missing after Urda crash
Juan Ignacio López Espinosa, 63, has not been located after the Urda rail accident. He was travelling in coach 7, seat 17D, on a work trip; his family is asking fellow passengers to share any information.
RACE lists the most expensive faults for compact cars
RACE estimates repairs for a segment C compact at about €1,000 to €14,000. Its figures assume labour at €65 an hour and show how sharply gearbox faults can lead up the bill.
La 1 clears prime time for Urda crash coverage
RTVE is extending its coverage of the Urda train disaster on Thursday, dropping three programmes from La 1. laSexta has also suspended Zapeando, while Mediaset says its schedules will remain unchanged.
Nissan revives Sentra SE-R spirit with 300 CV concept
Nissan's Sentra Spec-V Concept pairs 300 CV with a six-speed manual and styling cues from the GT-R Nismo. The one-off show car revisits the SE-R ahead of the SEMA Show's 3 November opening.
DGT expects 5.34m journeys over Todos los Santos
Roadworks on the A-1 near Venturada could slow traffic into Madrid during the return. The DGT expects 5.34 million long-distance journeys and warns of peak congestion from Friday afternoon.
Spain's roads need urgent work across 52% of the network
More than half of Spain’s road network needs work, with about 33,966 km requiring urgent reconstruction in under a year in the AEC’s 2024 figures. AECA-ITV puts the average vehicle age at 15.2 years.
Antonio Vázquez found dead after Urda rail crash
Vázquez was found after Curro Vázquez and Fran spent 24 hours searching near the Urda crash site. He had been travelling to Seville to assess bulls for matador Pablo Aguado.
Stellantis faces a larger payout in Citroën cartel case
Spain’s Supreme Court has raised Stellantis Spain’s compensation for affected Citroën buyers from 2% to 5% of the purchase price. It said the earlier award was too low to provide adequate compensation.
Chery redesigns the SUV expected to become Spain’s next EBRO S700
The refreshed Tiggo 7 may form the basis of a future S700, but EBRO has not confirmed the link or a Spanish launch. Current hybrid options could continue, including a plug-in version with 90 km of electric range.
Julio Iglesias condemns maintenance after Toledo rail disaster
The singer has called the Toledo crash an «Injusticia» and urged thorough checks of modern infrastructure. Investigators have yet to establish the cause of the collision.
YouTuber buys abandoned Ferrari 456 for £10,000
Autoalex paid £10,000 for a Ferrari 456 left in a garage for more than a decade. Its 5.5-litre V12 turns on the starter, but unfinished engine work and major chassis repairs remain.
Iryo chief warned of LZB faults weeks before crash
Iryo chief Fabrizio Favara warned senators that LZB disconnections could stop trains and delay their restart. Twenty-three days later a failure preceded the Urda collision which left 69 dead and more than 200 injured.
Madrid-Andalusia journeys shift to buses and extra flights
Renfe has halted high-speed ticket sales between Madrid and Andalusia through 13 December as rail services remain suspended. Iberia is adding three flights on Thursday and coach firms say some have quintupled available seats.
Skoda offers free 3D-printable accessories for its cars
Owners can download designs from the brand’s official Printables.com profile, including organisers for the Epiq and Peaq. Most parts call for heat-resistant plastic, a practical safeguard inside a sun-warmed car.
Valladolid suspect freed over 10 alleged wash-site robberies
Police say the suspect was linked to ten break-ins at service stations and self-service car washes; two others are under investigation. Businesses had reported more than 24 incidents since July.