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The refreshed Sportage is a new model. Credit: Kia Kia has released the specifications and prices for the new Sportage, its best-selling model worldwide, in the UK and Europe. First customer deliveries are due to start later this year. The Sportage was given a midlife refresh with a brand new exterior and interior design as well as innovative technologies from …

Applying sunscreen. Credit: RF._.studio _, Pexels In the wake of DIY skincare going viral on TikTok videos and health blogs, people are turning to home-made sunscreens to avoid harmful chemicals, save money or adopt a healthy lifestyle. While it is possible to make sunscreen at home, dermatologists warn that there are serious dangers if you do not follow the instructions. …

Watchdog blasts car rental giants for being dodgy Credit: Teacher Photo, Shutterstock. Holidaymakers are furious over ‘secret’ charges from car hire giants and Spain’s biggest consumer watchdog has stepped in. Foreign and local tourists are being hit with surprise fees at the rental desk – and Spain’s consumer watchdog is not happy. Discover who’s behind this outrage and learn how …

Charging EVs. Credit: Kindel Media, Pexels Europe’s automotive industry could lose one million jobs and up to €90 billion in value if the EU backtracks on its 2035 zero-emission car sales ban, a new report warns. According to a July 2025 study by Transport & Environment (T&E), a return to producing nearly 17 million cars per year – matching post-2008 …

Spain health officials might have to start paying more attention to mental consequences of heat than the physical ones | Credit: Tero Vesalainen/Shutterstock According to several websites that provide weather information, Spain was hit by heatwaves of up to 45 degrees in certain parts between the weekend of Saturday, 28th and Sunday, 1st July. They also noted that 2025 is …

Silverstone: the present and past Photo Credits: AMG Mercedes via Twitter/AtlantikWall Silverstone is a place of great history. As fans flock to Silverstone for the British Grand Prix 2025, they will be stepping on a sacred ground that has been replete with British history dating back over eight decades. The circuit that began as an airfield during World War II …

The world of motorsport is mourning the sudden and tragic loss of Spanish motorcycle racer Borja Gómez, who died on Thursday July 3, during a training session at the Magny-Cours circuit in France. He was only twenty years old. Gómez, from San Javier in Murcia, was participating in a free practice session ahead of a European Stock 600 competition when …

Fan hacks. Credit: Alireza Kaviani, Pexels Do you struggle in the heatwaves? Experts reveal that you might be using your fans in the wrong way. This is especially true for mornings and early evenings. In Europe and Spain, summer temperatures are on the rise. To beat the heat, many homes rely on their fans. According to energy and ventilation experts, …

Spain braces itself for record breaking car traffic. Close-up of an Spanish Police Car with reflective markings, in front of Historic Architecture at Salamanca in Spain. Credit: Victor Sanchez G, Shutterstock DGT launches nationwide campaign aimed at reducing road accidents Historic high. New controls and 100 million car trips.  Spain is experiencing a summer like no other in its history, …

If you’re planning a summer road trip across Europe, it is important to know the rules of the road before you start driving. Credit : ozkan ulucam, Shutterstock There’s nothing quite like the thrill of loading up your car, rolling down the windows and heading off for a summer road trip—maybe through the lavender fields of Provence, over the border …