Motoring

Spain’s latest driving hack: Earn extra points without spending a penny. Credit: Shutterstock, FTiare Spain’s DGT introduced a measure that will allow responsible drivers to receive additional points for completing an approved course on road safety. Spain’s traffic authorities are dangling a tempting carrot in front of motorists – an extra two points on their driving licence. Before you get …

Renault Classics. Credit: Renault It’s not unusual for premium car manufacturers to offer parts and services as a reference for classic models that are no longer in production. There are more mass-market automakers who follow suit. The Originals Renault la Collection has launched a new initiative for collectors who own historic Renault cars. A new website is now available (theoriginals-services.renault.com), …

Subaru has released the prices and specifications of its new Forester eBOXER. Subaru Subaru has released the specifications and prices for its new Forester eBoxer, marking the UK launch of the latest Forester generation. Back in 1997 the first-generation Subaru Forester was launched, arguably making it one of the first ‘crossover’ SUVs. Its subtle styling, in comparison to other large SUVs, …

European Commission issues fire hazard alert. Hyundai fire hazard alert: Does your car make the list? Credit: Shutterstock, otomobil RAPEX is the rapid alert system of the European Commission for dangerous consumer goods. A new warning has been issued by RAPEX regarding a possible fire hazard with certain Hyundai models. According to the system’s official warning, ‘some vehicles could leak …

Friendly driver Credit: Pexels, Lindsey Garrett AutoTrader conducted a recent study that revealed which country had the most friendly drivers. AutoTrader states that British drivers have a reputation for adhering to road rules. They also exhibit a high level of courtesy by signaling well in advance or allowing other vehicles to merge. According to the study, cultural factors, strict regulations …

The X3 is as refined, smooth, and agile as you’d expect from a BMW. Credit: BMW Many companies now offer SUVs. It is easy to overlook that there are also some older models amongst those newer to the market. BMW’s X3 is a good example. The X3 has been on the market since 2003 and continues to be a huge …

The DGT issues a Spanish driving license. Driving without an instructor: Spain could allow learners to drive without a driving school. Driving test bombshell: Spain may allow learners to train with their friends and family instead of attending school! Credit: Shutterstock, Marian Weyo ‘Future drivers may never have to step Footwear The inside of a school again….’ Something big is brewing …

Caught on camera! The speed that triggers Spain’s 30 km/h cameras. Credit: Shutterstock, Ernest Rose Spain’s notorious speed cameras are catching out thousands of drivers in 30 km/h zones – but just how fast do you have to be going before the flash goes off? We’ve got the inside track on the ‘official’ leeway and the fines that could leave …

Spain is making significant progress in modernizing its traffic enforcement with the use of cameras powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These advanced systems will gradually replace traditional cameras and offer a more accurate and efficient monitoring of traffic violations.Around 250 cameras are already deployed in cities such as Estepona to monitor traffic 24 hours a day. These cameras can not …

Environmental label to classify vehicles according to their energy efficiency affixed to the windscreen of a car. Green C label. DGT car sticker: Why you need one even if it is not ‘technically required’ Credit: Capturing images by Shutterstock It’s been nearly a decade since Spain’s traffic authority, the DGT (Dirección General de Tráfico), introduced its now-infamous environmental stickers, categorising …