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  'Drivers can enjoy a Spanish road trip cheaply' 26 Jun 2008 (News)
  High prices have been the subject of criticism in the UK in recent months, but costs in Spain are cheaper than Britain, Germany and France. The company added that renting a vehicle is also cheaper, as hiring for three days with 200 miles worth of petrol costs £122 in Spain, compared to £248 in Greece for the same service.
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  BCA expands Spanish Network 6 Mar 2008 (News)
  BCA has added two new auction centres to its network in Spain with the opening of remarketing facilities in Barcelona (Sant Boi de Llobregat) and Alicante. The Barcelona operation covers 7,000 sq M and offers physical, Live Online and online auctions.
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  Euro Travel Kit Keeps You Safe and Legal 21 Jun 2010 (News)
  Motoring rules change between different European countries; for example, in France only one warning triangle is required, whilst in Spain two are needed. In some countries a First Aid kit is required, whilst not in others. Only a single Reflective vest is required for the driver in France although the French Société Prévention Routiére recommend vest are carried for all passengers, as is the legal requirement in Spain.
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  MSA Spanish Classic Car Tour Opens for Entries 24 Feb 2012 (News)
  .    2012 is the 20th year of this iconic blue riband touring event which mixes challenging roads, sightseeing and motor sport venues old and new.    Starting from the historic city of León, Spain, this autumn’s route will travel through Northern Spain and South-Western France before culminating with two nights in the spa town of Vichy, France. Highlights of the event include laps of the renowned Jarama, Albi and Charade (Clermont-Ferrand) circuits plus en route check points in Salamanca (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), Saint-Gaudens (home to the 1928 French Grand Prix) and at the Pic du Midi high up in the French Pyrenées, as well as a full day exploring the city of Madrid.
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  BCA Opens New Auction Centre near Barcelona 7 Nov 2009 (News)
    Alberto Liz Sirvent, CEO of BCA Spain noted that the company has chosen Bellvei because of its strategic location between Barcelona and Tarragona and ease of access to the Aragon and Lleida corridor. «Son unas comunicaciones excelentes que permiten el acceso de forma fácil de un gran número de clientes».
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  'Positive Points' Systgem for Driving Licences 21 Jun 2005 (News)
  Spain has opted for 'Positive Points' Instead Of UK Style 'Punishment Points' For Drivers. The ABD has called for the UK government to copy the new Spanish system of positive points for drivers.
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  SEAT to Build Audi Q3 22 Mar 2011 (News)
  SEAT remains the only company in its sector with the capacity to fully design, develop, manufacture and market cars in Spain.  A member of the Volkswagen Group, the multinational has its headquarters in Martorell near Barcelona, and exports around 75% of its production to 72 countries.  SEAT is the market leader in Spain and in 2010 had a turnover of around five billion euros, with total sales of 339,500 vehicles worldwide.
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  Rage Concern: Wrong Answer 14 Jul 2001 (News)
  Despite the fact I support the new law, I've had seen more near-misses since the law was implemented than before. Incidentally you might remind driving readers coming to Spain from England that unlike the UK where even one warning triangle isn't required by law, here in Spain TWO triangles have to be carried at all times. And so does all the original (not copies) paperwork associated with the vehicle, from driver's licence and insurance certificate to ownership papers.
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  SEAT celebrates its 60th birthday 11 May 2010 (News)
  SEAT signed a distribution agreement for Audi and Volkswagen models through its dealership network and the production of the Polo/Derby and the Passat/Santana in Spain. But if there's one car that identifies the dynamic, ambitious, gung-ho spirit of 80s Spain it's the SEAT Ibiza. Mirroring the international party-going image of the Mediterranean island, its 1984 launch signalled a turning point in Spain's motoring scene.
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  Report: International Mini Meet 2013 21 May 2013 (News)
  The event was clearly a success with 10,000 Mini-mad fans attending the long-weekend's festival and doing what they do best... partying hard. The sheer variety of Minis was fantastic, with Innocentis from Italy, Authis from Spain, Mokes, Austin, Morris and Rovers from the UK, and all manner of specials. And to celebrate, we bring you 50 magic moments from IMM2013. See you in Kent for the next one?
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  Twin Drive Petrol/Electri Hybrid From SEAT 24 Jan 2009 (News)
  A radical new SEAT, conceived to run on electric power or a conventional petrol engine, has been unveiled in Spain. The green-minded Leon Twin Drive Ecomotive prototype made its debut at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, near Barcelona. The ultra-low emissions concept was unveiled in front of Spanish Government minister Miguel Sebastián, as well as Catalan and local government representatives.
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  STAY LEGAL AND AVOID FINES DRIVING IN EUROPE 17 Mar 2008 (News)
  The rules vary between different countries: The French only require one warning triangle to be carried, whilst in Spain motorists are required to carry two. Some countries require a First Aid kit and a Fluorescent safety vest. Spain requires a fluorescent vest for every passenger to be carried within the car, not the boot.
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  Techno Classica 2015: VIP Seat prototypes on display 16 Apr 2015 (News)
  This snow-white ‘Papamovil’ was based on a Seat Marbella and was built in 1982 for the visit of Pope John Paul II to Spain.
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  Meriva the Name of Vauxhall's Mini MPV 22 May 2002 (News)
  (The diesel will be the 75PS 1.7 16v DI.) The car will be built at the existing Corsa factory at Zaragosa, Spain, up the road from Seat and down the road from VW's Polo plant near Pamplona. More at www.vauxhall.co.uk
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  Video: SEAT builds a Leon ST in two minutes 4 Dec 2013 (News)
  The fascinating clip lets viewers get the ultimate factory tour, with cameras placed right at the heart of the production lines. Filmed at SEAT’s Martorell plant in Spain, which builds 2000 cars a day, the video gives a unique insight into the manufacturing journey from beginning to end. The ST is SEAT's latest addition to the Leon range and each car has 5900 separate parts amd 1580 metres of cable.
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  Ford to close Belgian Genk plant 24 Oct 2012 (News)
  The plant currently builds Mondeo, Galaxy and S-MAX models, production of which is expected to move to Valencia, Spain during 2014.  According to Ford the closure of the plant will address overcapacity resulting from a 20% drop in demand for vehicles in Europe. Moving production of the Mondeo, S-MAX and Galaxy to Valencia means production of the C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, currently built there, would likely moved to Saarlouis, Germany.
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  'Britons' top European driving destination is Germany' 7 Jul 2008 (News)
  According to Vauxhall, the UK's top destination for motoring is Germany, followed by France, Norway and Spain. However, drivers may still be at risk of invalidating their car insurance policy when heading abroad. This is because Vauxhall found that 35 per cent of people are uncomfortable travelling on European highways.
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  Nissan sales increase over January 12 Feb 2008 (News)
  "[The Tilda] has been further supported by its recent launch in Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Spain and Portugal will see the launch of Tilda next month," commented the company. This comes as the firm has announced that its new Nissan GT-R, which gives drivers 473 bhp, will be available to UK customers in 2009.
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  Forget Speeding in France 3 May 2004 (News)
  It’s not just drivers in France who should exercise caution on the roads this year either. In Spain, from July, that age-old motoring chivalry - warning on coming drivers of the presence of police ahead - could leave UK visitors in hot water too as it becomes an offence to do so then. "Holidaymakers should pack a vest along with their swimsuits and sun-cream as well if they are to avoid the long arm of the law in Spain", added King.
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  Race Retro: Fantastic Fiats delight Stoneleigh crowds 22 Feb 2014 (News)
  The car currently belongs to Tony Castle-Mille of Middle Barton Garage, who rebuilt and restored the car. The PA2 is now a regular at hill climbs and sprints across the UK and Spain. Other highlights at the Fiat display included three freshly restored 500 Abarths, with a 1964 1600 OT being notable (pictured below). The four-cylinder fiat has 140bhp and is capable of 130mph, although Middle Barton Garage assured us this example has never reached such speeds on the UK’s highways.