Motoring

Improper horn use could now cost drivers in Spain €80. Credit : Aleksandar Malivuk, Shutterstock Be honest – who hasn’t used their horn to let off a little steam? Quick toot when someone doesn’t move at the green light. A happy beep when you see a good friend. When your team wins the title, you can hear a full-on concert …

Driving licence categories on a Spanish permit. Credit : Bartosz Zakrzewski, Shutterstock Nobody expects to lose their driving licence because of a medical check – but that could soon be a reality for thousands of motorists in Spain. The Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) is tightening its rules from 2025, and drivers with certain health conditions may be refused renewal …

A scenic mountain road is seen in the north of Spain. Credit : WH_Pics, Shutterstock Anyone who has driven in Spain will understand the feeling. Traffic is slowing down and you’re in the middle lane. A small gap appears to your left. Your instinct kicks into action: quick lane change, sneak a bit ahead… what’s the harm? Well, according to …

The most powerful Rolls-Royce ever. Credit: Rolls-Royce To many the image of Rolls-Royce cars is one of stately, monarchical old money grandeur, yet this is far from the case and in their first ever all-electric Rolls-Royce, the Spectre, there is a new Black Badge version, released earlier this year. The most powerful Rolls-Royce ever, Spectre Black Badge generates huge torque, …

The new “occupation radars”, which will be used to monitor traffic, are expected to ease congestion on Madrid’s A-2 autobahn. Credit : VVargas, Shutterstock You might want to reconsider driving alone in Spain if you do it often. The DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) has just confirmed what many suspected – Spain’s first ‘occupancy detection radars’ are coming, and they’ll …

Two places on Earth allow drivers to reach top speeds without limits. Credit : ESB Professional and Shutterstock There are two European roads where you can still go full throttle. In an age when almost every country is lowering speed limits to save lives, cut emissions and calm traffic, there are still two rare places where drivers can legally go …

Spain’s new undercover police cars will look just like ordinary vehicles — until the blue light flashes. Credit : CRM, Shutterstock They look like any other cars on the road – and that’s exactly the point. Spain’s Guardia Civil has just approved a €40 million plan to renew its undercover fleet, adding 1,700 new camouflaged vehicles that will soon be …

In Spain, you will need to hand over the keys when selling your car. Credit : Anatoliy Cherkas, Shutterstock So, you’ve finally sold your car in Spain – maybe to upgrade, maybe because you’re moving, or simply because it was time. But before you relax and celebrate the sale, there’s one last step you absolutely shouldn’t skip: notifying the DGT …

Euro NCAP requires physical buttons to control key functions of cars by 2026. This will reduce driver distraction. Credit : Rawpixel.com, Shutterstock From January 2026, new cars will be equipped with touchscreens that allow them to control the wipers. In January 2026, the new touchscreen technology will be introduced. Euro NCAP Safety regulations will drive carmakers away from touchscreen controls, …

Spain to replace the MOVES scheme with a new national EV aid, the ‘Auto Plan 2030′. Credit : Rebel Red Runner, Shutterstock Spain is gearing up for a major change in the electric vehicle (EV), incentive system. The government has confirmed that the long-running MOVES scheme – which has supported thousands of drivers in buying electric cars – will soon …