Motoring

Spain launches the 018 Helpline to Support Road Accident Victims Credit : Bilanol, Shutterstock For the thousands of people who are affected by road accident each year, it doesn’t end with the ambulance. After a crash, confusion, paperwork and emotional shock can persist for a long time. Spain hopes to make a difference by launching a national helpline dedicated for …

Spain’s motorcycle industry sees the largest increase since 2008. Credit: Shutterstock, Matryoha The love of motorcycles in Spain has never been greater. Carfax’s recent study sheds light on the growing motorcycle industry, with both sales and usage experiencing significant growth. They found that, based on a study of more than 3.7 million motorcycles now in circulation, the market for two …

Kia EV3 ‘Air’. Credit: Kia Kia’s first EV was launched in 2009, and the Kia Soul only had a 209km/130 mile range. It was sold by a few Kia dealers. Kia has become one of the leading manufacturers of EVs. The number of EVs you see on the road shows just how popular these vehicles have become among eco-conscious motorists. …

You land at Málaga, pick up the keys to a shiny little hire car and within ten minutes you’re staring at a Spanish road sign, a flashing camera and a speed limit you’re not entirely sure you’ve understood. Does this sound familiar? Spain has some of the best roads in Europe, with spectacular scenery and better road safety than average. …

DGT is preparing major controls for the heavy traffic expected in Spain during the Constitution weekend. Photo Credit: Yanhao Fang / Unsplash THE SPANISH Directorate General of Traffic, or DGT, has anticipated some 5.7 million journeys to take place over the Constitution-Immaculate Conception long weekend, beginning on the afternoon of Friday, December 5. The DGT is implementing its traffic control …

Spain’s V16 beacon installed on a car during roadside tests. Credit : X – Ministerio del Interior @interiorgob Spain’s plan was to replace old roadside warning triangulars with new V16 emergency beacons. Instead, it has turned into one of the most talked-about changes in road safety – and one that has left many drivers confused, frustrated and uneasy. Spain will …

The package is intended to increase domestic manufacturing. Photo credit Victor Velter/Shutterstock Spain has fired the starting gun on one of its most ambitious motoring shake-ups yet: a €700 million national plan to accelerate electric-vehicle take-up and expand charging infrastructure. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed that the package consists of €400 million in direct purchase incentives and €300 million for …

Winter weather warnings in Madrid cause snowy streets to be plowed by drivers. Credit : Alvaro Laguna, Shutterstock Winter has arrived in Spain and it is not going to let up anytime soon. Over recent days, people have been dealing with widespread rain, falling snow and noticeably colder temperatures, with Castilla y León and the Community of Madrid among the …

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Credit: photoibo, Shutterstock Germany has directly appealed to European Commission President Ursula von der LeyenShe was urged to calm down. EU’s Ban on petrol and diesel vehicles until 2035.Chancellor Friedrich Merz confirmed he will send a formal letter requesting exemptions for hybrid and “highly efficient” combustion engines – at the very moment European …

Drivers’ jobs are under threat, say critics. Photo credit: Flystock/Shutterstock Spain has made a major leap in the future of transportation by allowing driverless car trials to be conducted under a newly created national authority. framework of the DGT. The move positions the nation as an emerging hub of advanced mobility testing and opens the door to multiple manufacturers who …