Motoring

International Driving Permit with vehicle categories and types of licence. Credit : bieszczady_wildlife, Shutterstock Once you have booked your flight and arranged your car rental, you are ready to travel the Spanish roads. But then comes that confusing bit – do you actually need an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in Spain, or is it one of those travel …

Spain will increase the fines for drivers parking illegally in designated disabled parking spaces. Credit : Ernest Rose, Shutterstock In Spain, parking in an area reserved for disabled people without authorization could soon be very expensive. The government wants to send a clear message to inconsiderate drivers who continue to take up these spots – even when they don’t need …

The new DGT regulations in Spain are designed to keep older drivers, like her, safe behind the wheel by imposing personalised restrictions rather than age-based prohibitions. Credit : Halfpoint, Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT), is introducing new rules for drivers aged over 65 – and it’s already affecting around 250,000 motorists across the country. This …

Bentley Flying Spur Speed. Credit: Bentley Bentley has an extensive history. Many automakers have impressive histories, but few are as well researched and know to non-car people. Even those who have the least interest in automotive know about the marque and its winged emblem. The marque, which was founded by Walter Owen Bentley just after World War I, also worked …

You’ll have to adjust to some changes if you plan to drive in Europe. The European Parliament just approved a revamp of the EU’s driving licence rulesReforms will impact everything from the duration of your license to how young drivers can begin driving. The EU is continuing its efforts to improve road safety, and reduce the nearly 20,00 road deaths …

DGT Spain warns drivers to not rely solely on automatic lights this winter. Credit: Best Auto Photo from Shutterstock Spain’s traffic authority has issued a reminder to drivers this winter – and it’s one you’ll want to take seriously. A small, easy-to-make mistake behind the wheel could end up costing you as much as €600. Why you shouldn’t just rely …

Dacia’s all-electric spring model has been improved. Credit: Dacia Dacia, the budget brand, has made improvements to its Spring all-electric model in order to make it more appealing to those who want to drive electric at a reasonable price. The updates include the addition of two new, stronger motors, along with chassis changes. Spring, since its launch in the year …

From 2026, Spain will fine uninsured e-scooter riders up to €1,000. Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Electric scooters have taken over Spain’s city streets in recent years – zipping past traffic jams, cutting commuting costs and becoming the go-to ride for urban mobility. The freedom of two wheels will soon be put to the test. On January 2, 2026 new …

Lloyds Bank in London. Credit: William Barton, Shutterstock Lloyds Banking Group has set aside an additional £800 million to cover compensation claims linked to the UK’s motor finance mis-selling scandal, taking its total provision to £1.95 billion. The lender, one of the largest players in the car finance market, had previously allocated £1.15 billion for payouts. The bank said the …

Spain will replace warning triangular lights with V16 Emergency Lights from 2026. Credit : Baliza V16 conectada, Shutterstock The countdown to 2026 has begun. From January 1, 2026, the classic emergency triangles that Spanish drivers have carried in their boots for decades will officially be replaced by a new high-tech device – the V16 emergency light. The Dirección General de …