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The Classic & Sportscar Club’s 200th one-day event. Credit: Ian Giles Firing Up for a New Chapter Welcome to the first of a new monthly column dedicated to the world of motoring, motoring events, and the Classic & Sportscar Club here in Spain. Some of you may remember me; I wrote the very first “Life in The Fast Lane” column …

The Kia EV4. Credit: Kia The Kia EV4 hatchback is the first electric C-segment car from the Korean manufacturer, and is produced in Slovakia. The long-range model is powered by a battery of 81.4kWh, which can provide a range of up to 391, miles (WLTP), on a single charging, depending on driving conditions. Standard battery is 58.3kWh. Both battery options …

ABORTIONS in Spain rose last year by 2.98% to 106,172 with women aged 20 years or under accounting for nearly 11% of terminations. Health Minister, Monica Garcia, said that the abortion rate stood at 12.36 per 1,000 women aged between 15 and 44 years of age. There was a significant increase among females who were non-Spanish residents. READ MORE: MONICA …

Between 2018 and 2023, mental health was the second most common cause of absenteeism at work in Spain. According to a study by Umivale Activa, the Valencian Institute of Economic Research and Umivale Activa, localised pain such as neck and back problems remained the primary reason for sick leave. For salaried employees, pain and mental health accounted for 51.1% and …

Under new leadership, the Costa del Sol Concours d’Elegance will embark on a brand-new chapter. It is one of Spain’s premier automotive events. The next edition, scheduled for October 2-4 2025, will feature a spectacular array of supercars. Concours de Monaco has been attracting international collectors since its debut in 2017. They come from Europe, North America and the Middle …

Spain makes insurance compulsory for riders of e-scooters and ebikes. Credit : Ivan Marc, Shutterstock Do you enjoy zipping around the Spanish streets on an e-bike or scooter? You will not be allowed to ride legally after January 2, 2026 if you don’t have an insurance policy. Spain has published a new law official state bulletin (BOE) This document explains …

Food safety standards Credit: Natalya Bardushka from Shutterstock. Food safety has entered a new era. In 2025, the BS ISO 22002 series received its most significant update yet – introducing stricter standards for restaurants, retailers, packaging, and transport. These changes aim to reduce the risk of contamination, fraud and hygiene failures. Both residents and tourists can be affected by these …

Glowing pregnant women Impresio Studio, Pexels. New research shows that pregnant women often “glow” and this may not be a metaphor. Scientists studying ultraweak photon emission (UPE) have found that living organisms, including humans, emit a faint, natural light that fades after death – and even sparks brightly at conception. Researchers claim that living beings emit a faint light The …

Using a phone holder incorrectly in Spain could mean fines of up to €200. Credit : Blachkovsky, Shutterstock Nowadays, it’s difficult to imagine driving without your smartphone. Many of us use our smartphones as sat-navs every day, whether it’s to check live traffic, avoid a jam or follow directions to a restaurant. For those who drive older cars that don’t …

Polestar Grand Tourer 5 Credit: Polestar. Polestar, a Swedish electric car manufacturer that is gaining in popularity, has unveiled its new Polestar 5 model. It’s a four door performance Grand Tourer. Created and designed  from the Precept concept car, first unveiled in 2020 the Polestar 5 is that future vision realised in production. Polestar 5 features some interesting and unusual …