Motorists stick to older polluting diesel cars in Spain as electric vehicle sales flounder
CARS on Spain’s roads are getting older with an average age of 14.5 years reported in 2024 and almost 60% being polluting diesel models. Industrial
Warning for drivers in Spain’s Andalucia after flashy new speed cameras arrive – here’s how to spot them
A NEW type of radar trap is appearing alongside Andalucian roads to catch out motorists who break speed limits- the main cause of accidents. Six
Alicante launches its Low Emissions Zone today – here’s what drivers should know
ALICANTE’S Low Emission Zone(ZBE) officially came into force on Friday after two years of discussions and preparations. The council passed a motion approving the city’s
Electric vehicle sales rose by 49% in Spain in 2023 but continue to lag way behind European average
ELECTRIC vehicle sales in Spain went up by 49% last year according to the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers(Anfac). 124,607 electric vehicles (fully-electric
Warning: This ‘hidden’ speed camera in Andalucia hands out the most fines in all of Spain – with 80,000 drivers caught out in a year
SPAIN has a network of 2,941 roadside radar cameras and one in Andalucia generates an average of 217 fines per day. Most of the cameras
Plug pulled on speed trap after motorists get fines refund on busy Costa Blanca highway in Spain
MOTORISTS are having speeding fines cancelled after complaining about inaccurate speed limit signs on the N-332 on the Orihuela Costa. The DGT traffic authority has
Spain’s government examines different options on nationwide toll road charging in 2024
SPAIN’S government has commissioned studies at how to introduce a nationwide road toll system from 2024. The measure is in return for receiving EU Covid
Perfect Weekend Escape: A road trip through Axarquia in Spain’s Andalucia
The Axarquia region of Andalucia offers the perfect weekend road trip, writes Olive Press Editor Jon Clarke.
Why motorists in Spain could be fined €200 for wearing a winter coat
RIVERS in Spain are being warned to be careful what they wear this winter behind the wheel because some warm clothing could see them hit with
Rising number of ‘unsafe’ cars causing serious accidents on roads in Spain
NEARLY one in five cars on Spanish roads involved in serious accidents in 2020 did not have a current ITV safety certificate. Figures from the
Elderly motorists in Spain will have to renew their driving licences more frequently
OLDER motorists in Spain face more frequent driving licence renewals in plans confirmed by the General Directorate of Traffic(DGT). No indication has been given over
What you need to know about the new driving fines set to come into force across Spain
PLANS to introduce five new traffic fines over the next few weeks have been given the green light. The Congress of Deputies gave their seal
Spain banishes old image of ‘killer’ roads to be an EU leader in cutting fatal traffic accidents
SPAIN is joint top in the European Union for countries cutting road deaths over the last two decades. The European Transport Safety Council says that
SLOW DOWN: Speed limits for drivers reduced in Spain’s Castellon
NEW speed limits have come into effect throughout Castellon city. As of this week, drivers caught breaking the new top speed of 60 kilometres per
MORE CARS THAN PEOPLE: Four Valencian towns among list of 25 ‘car tax havens’ in Spain
FOUR towns in the Valencia region have become tax havens for car registration. Serratella (Castellon) has a total population of 95, but more than 10,000
Spain’s Ministry of Transport grants ITV vehicle test extensions among anger at test inconsistencies
THE Minister of Transport and Mobility, Jose Luis Abalos announced today that ITVs that expired between June and August will have a further three months
Spain PM announces €3.75 billion plan for greener motor industry
PRIME Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced a draft bill to push Spain’s motor industry into a greener future. The bill – to be presented later
Spanish government rebate drives car sales
More Spaniards are buying new cars this year thanks to subsidy scheme
Careless talk costs car driver
Car driver fined in Gran Canaria for talking to passenger
Spanish recession taking its toll on the roads
Toll road usage drops more than GDP over the past year.
High octane thrills!
A mouth-watering selection of supercars took part in this year's Cannonball 2000
Road to nowhere
Toll roads around Spain are in danger of shutting as the construction boom sees one more victim
Top Gear arrive in Gibraltar
EXCLUSIVE: And Jeremy Clarkson has already got his own smoking area
Expat ‘going round in circles’ to become road legal
Expat spends €1,500 on ITVs, tyres and duty only to be told his motorhome is NOT legal
Mercedes has six €75,000 cars impounded after Cataluna press trip blunder
A party of 20 American journalists were found to be driving illegally in the region
Boost for Spanish car industry
The initiative will create 73,000 jobs and increase Spain’s overall exports by 4%