Motoring

Signage indicating the speed limit on a Spanish highway. Dynamic speed limits will allow drivers to see the maximum speeds on the AP-7 change in real time depending on weather and traffic conditions. Credit : Romberi, Shutterstock Driving in Spain just changed- here’s what you need to know… Spain has taken a bold leap in road safety with an idea …

Spain has banned diesels older than 10 year olds in its cities. Credit: bella1105, Shutterstock. Diesel drivers in the danger zone: Spain bans older motors in 30+ cities – and it’s just the beginning.  In a crackdown that’ll hit millions of Spanish drivers where it hurts — right in the glovebox — cities across Spain have begun slamming the brakes …

A Guardia Civil officer stopped a driver in Spain. Do you know if there is a traffic fine pending? How to check your traffic fine and what you can expect. Credit : Juan Carlos L. Ruiz, Shutterstock There are few things that cause greater anxiety for Spanish motorists than the arrival of a fine. You may have been caught by …

Electric car charging Credit: Kindel Media, Pexels New data from Rho Motion Citation Business Motoring. China and Europe lead the charge, according to research. North America has stagnated. Charles Lester, Data Manager at Rho Motion. China and Europe dominate electric vehicle sales growth China is still the global leader in electric vehicles. It sold 5.5 millions units, an increase of …

Black lines like these are common on Spanish roads—crack repairs that can be surprisingly slippery, especially when wet. Credit : Girlgirl, Shutterstock Have you ever been on an autoroute in Spain, perhaps on a road trip during the summer or on your daily commute, when strange black lines began to squirm across the road. Perhaps they snake or form tiny …

Spain plans to introduce new rules on carpooling, as well as daily city fees in order to encourage the use of ride-sharing and reduce traffic congestion. Credit : Shutterstock, thodonal88 We could be in for a major change to the way we travel around Spain’s crowded cities. The Directorate General of Traffic has a number of proposals that aim to …

Spain’s “empty” road sign means no entry for any vehicle – ignoring it could lead to a €200 fine. Credit : Stock Design, Shutterstock The majority of us believe we are pretty knowledgeable about road signs. Zebra crossings are a warning to the grandmother with the shopping cart that she should slow down. Easy, right? But if you’ve ever driven …

View from the driver’s seat of a car, showing a dog lying on the road.  DGT warns Spanish drivers about deadly animal collisions on the roads. Credit: Zivica Kerkez, Shutterstock. The DGT has sounded the alarm after wild animals were linked to a staggering 36,000 road accidents across Spain in 2024 alone — that’s one in every three crashes on …

The refreshed Sportage is a new model. Credit: Kia Kia has released the specifications and prices for the new Sportage, its best-selling model worldwide, in the UK and Europe. First customer deliveries are due to start later this year. The Sportage was given a midlife refresh with a brand new exterior and interior design as well as innovative technologies from …

Watchdog blasts car rental giants for being dodgy Credit: Teacher Photo, Shutterstock. Holidaymakers are furious over ‘secret’ charges from car hire giants and Spain’s biggest consumer watchdog has stepped in. Foreign and local tourists are being hit with surprise fees at the rental desk – and Spain’s consumer watchdog is not happy. Discover who’s behind this outrage and learn how …