Motoring

Privacy and safety concerns have been raised by a live map showing the locations of V16 emergency beacons in Spain. Credit: Screenshot from mapabalizasv16.es The V16 emergency beacon in Spain was intended to be a simple upgrade for many drivers. Switch it on when you breakdown, to alert other road-users automatically and avoid stepping in live traffic. Simple enough. Things …

Spanish autobahns are now monitored by new roadside camera systems that monitor the driving behaviour of drivers. Credit : Aleksandrkozak, Shutterstock Since years, the majority of drivers have always had the same reaction. You spot a camera on the roadside, glance at the speedometer, see you’re within the limit… and relax. No tickets today. This little relief could soon be …

To improve road safety, some Spanish motorways now operate with lower speeds limits in 2026 Credit : csp, Shutterstock Most drivers in Spain are used to 120km/h. You enter an autobahn, merge into traffic and then settle down to what you feel is “normal” speed. This has been the case for so many years that people hardly check signs any …

1980 Audi Quattro. Audi Audi will be celebrating a very important anniversary next year. It’s 50 years since the introduction of the five-cylinder engines. Introduced in 1976, the Audi 100 second-generation 2.5 TFSI continues the tradition of the five-cylinder engine. Audi’s 5-cylinder engines have achieved cult status, and they are deeply embedded in Audi DNA. Audi 100 (C2) was powered …

The V16 beacon is the first thing drivers should do when they stop on the road. Photo credit: holgers.pictures/shutterstock Spain entered a new era of roadside security in 2026. The V16 connected beacon is the only signalling device that can be used to legally alert drivers of vehicles that are stopped on public roads due to accidents or breakdowns. Traditional …

Spain’s overtaking regulations have changed for 2026. They now include stricter safety and speed requirements. Credit : K-FK, Shutterstock You’ve probably noticed if you drive in Spain that the rules of the road are about to change. From mandatory V16 beacons to new obligations on motorways, the Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT) has been busy tightening and clarifying regulations. One …

Locations of V16 beacons displayed live on a traffic chart raises safety concerns Credit: Screenshot from mapabalizasv16.es The switch in Spain to V16 emergency beacons was supposed to improve safety for drivers. Guardia Civil officials are warning motorists that this system may unintentionally turn them into easy targets for stranded tow trucks or organised crime. Devices now compulsory in Spain …

Spain delays the fines for electric scooter registration, insurance and insurance in 2026 Credit: Freepik The start of 2026 would be a shock for anyone who rides an electric scooter in Spain. Mandatory insurance, official registration, identification labels – and the threat of fines if you didn’t comply. When 2 January 2026 comes around, the majority of riders will not …

The December operation is part of a wider set of traffic-related measures that are implemented over the Christmas and New Year holiday period. Photo Credit: Juan Carlos L. Ruiz/Shutterstock More than 500 drivers a day tested positive for alcohol or drugs during Spain’s annual December enforcement campaign, according to official data released by the Ministry of Interior through the Dirección …

Life in the fast lane. Credit: Ian Giles December has been a very busy month for motoring enthusiasts and for The Classic & Sportscar Club in particular. Before I move on to that, I’d like to say how delighted I and many others were with Lando Norris capturing the ultimate prize in F1 and winning the 2025 World Championship.  This …