Motoring

When a driver is registered, the DGT can send the fines directly to the actual user of the vehicle. Credit : SORASIT SRIKHAM-ON, Shutterstock It’s something many people do without thinking – you lend your car to your partner, a family member or a friend who ends up using it most of the time. In Spain, this situation can cause …

Before using electric scooters on public roads, riders must register with the DGT. Credit : Wpadington, Shutterstock Owners of electric scooters in Spain are now faced with a new legal requirement. Starting 2026, all scooters will need to be registered. DGT The registration of personal mobility vehicles is necessary before they are allowed to be driven on public roads. Insurance …

The use of fluorescent road lines to aid drivers in seeing lanes better at night is being tested. Credit : Revista.dgt.es What if white lines, which drivers depend on every day, weren’t safest after dark? The small but striking road trial that uses fluorescent markings at night raises questions about whether or not a simple colour change could improve visibility …

Spain introduces changes to the DGT exam that will allow learners to celebrate passing their theory tests. Credit : Kzenon, Shutterstock Learner drivers across Spain are facing a notable shift in 2026 as the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGTThe new theory test is designed to help candidates move away from rote memory and toward real-world awareness of hazards. Updated on …

The modern Spanish licence plate system will continue to evolve as new letters sequences are introduced in 2026. Credit : Ernest Rose, Shutterstock Many drivers in Spain notice that the lettering on number plates has changed. It isn’t a change that would make the news overnight, but it is a noticeable difference. It is important to note that the word …

An icon reimagined: The Nissan LEAF returns with a sleek aerodynamic design, impressive range, and cutting-edge tech. Credit: Nissan We’re all very familiar with EVs now and many companies are making great strides in sales of their electric cars. With a new Chinese EV seemingly being launched every month it’s perhaps not surprising that they are tending to grab the …

A sticker for the ITV on the windscreen of a vehicle in Spain that shows its inspection expiry date. Credit : Azulblue, Shutterstock If you’ve ever left your car parked on the street in Spain with an expired ITV and worried about a €200 fine, a recent court decision in Oviedo might make you look at things differently. Driving with …

Mercedes-Benz EQB Recall Alerts have been sent to more than 12,000 electric Mercedes cars due to a serious EQB Battery Fire Risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the US confirmed that the EQB battery fire risk was serious. defect in high-voltage lithium-ion batteriesOwners of 2022-2024 affected models are advised to park outside and to limit charging to 80% …

Spain’s extensive highway network, which covers 165,000 kilometers and is responsible for 96% of the freight traffic and 84% of the passenger traffic, faces its worst conditions since 1980. Recent storms exposed structural problems, and sand bases were washed out. Drivers reported hundreds of tyres blowing out, huge potholes and dangerous sinkholes. Recent storms expose long-standing decay In February 2026 …

Black Edition Grenadier – Premium specification. Credit: Grenadier It began life as a sketch on a British £5 note over a drink at the Grenadier pub in London, INEOS Founder and Chairman, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, miffed that Land Rover had decided to cease production of the original Defender decided to build his own version and the Grenadier was born. This …