Motoring

Police warn drivers: hiding your number plate could cost up to €6,000. Credit : Ammatar, Shutterstock It began as a cheeky, cheap trick. Some drivers – mostly bikers – have been using face masks to cover their number plates, hoping to slip unnoticed past low-emission zone cameras. But Spain’s police have made it clear this week: what might look like …

Close-up view of the interior courtesy lights on an automobile’s rear-view mirror. Credit : Andrii_Kucheruk, Shutterstock It’s one of those things we’ve all done – you’re in the car at night, you drop something, or you just need a bit of light to find something quickly. Then you turn the interior light on for a few moments and continue. Seems …

Tesla’s Model Y Standard and Model 3 Standard, which were long overdue, have been unveiled to target budget-conscious consumers amid a flood affordable Chinese imports.  The Tesla Model Y Europe launch introduces the Model Y Standard at approximately €36,500 (post-tariff adjustment from the $39,990 base), boasting a 514-kilometre range and rear-wheel drive, while the more affordable Tesla Model 3 2025 …

Skoda celebrates its 130th birthday this year. Skoda Photo Credit Skoda celebrates its 100th anniversary this year 130The th year and since 1995, the company’s high specification cars have borne the Laurin & Klement name. L&K really formed the basis of Skoda today and the story began back in 1925 as the Mladá Boleslav-based company Laurin & Klement was celebrating …

Spain will tighten its drink-driving law, and lower alcohol limits before 2025. Credit : Proxima Studio & Shutterstock Spain is tightening its road rules. From late 2025, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico) will roll out a major reform to the Road Safety Law, lowering the legal blood alcohol limit for all drivers – including those on bicycles and e-scooters …

DGT’s Pegasus helicopters return to Spanish skies for speeding driver monitoring Credit : Gustavo MS_Photography, Shutterstock After a few quiet weeks on Spain’s roads, the DGT’s Pegasus helicopters are getting ready to take to the skies again — and with them, the return of fines for speeding, mobile phone use, and reckless driving. Many were surprised by the break. Since …

The Classic & Sportscar Club’s 200th one-day event. Credit: Ian Giles Firing Up for a New Chapter Welcome to the first of a new monthly column dedicated to the world of motoring, motoring events, and the Classic & Sportscar Club here in Spain. Some of you may remember me; I wrote the very first “Life in The Fast Lane” column …

The Kia EV4. Credit: Kia The Kia EV4 hatchback is the first electric C-segment car from the Korean manufacturer, and is produced in Slovakia. The long-range model is powered by a battery of 81.4kWh, which can provide a range of up to 391, miles (WLTP), on a single charging, depending on driving conditions. Standard battery is 58.3kWh. Both battery options …

Under new leadership, the Costa del Sol Concours d’Elegance will embark on a brand-new chapter. It is one of Spain’s premier automotive events. The next edition, scheduled for October 2-4 2025, will feature a spectacular array of supercars. Concours de Monaco has been attracting international collectors since its debut in 2017. They come from Europe, North America and the Middle …

Spain makes insurance compulsory for riders of e-scooters and ebikes. Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Do you enjoy zipping around the Spanish streets on an e-bike or scooter? You will not be allowed to ride legally after January 2, 2026 if you don’t have an insurance policy. Spain has published a new law official state bulletin (BOE) This document explains …