Spain's Aging Car Fleet: Economic Hardship or Cultural Preference?

Spain's Roads: A Nation of Aging Cars Spain's automotive landscape is dominated by older vehicles, a trend explored in a recent A3N Noticias report. The report highlights the significant percentage of cars on Spanish roads that are over 20 years old, a figure much higher than the rate of new car sales. Citizens interviewed explained their reluctance to replace their aging vehicles, citing high costs and bureaucratic processes for new car purchases as major deterrents. "The price is a decisive factor," stated one interviewee, echoing a common sentiment among those featured in the report. Another interviewee added, "I'll keep my car until the end. It's still going strong." This trend has implications for the environment and the economy, and the report suggests a need for policy changes to address the issue. The report concludes with the observation that Spain has one of the oldest automotive fleets in Europe, which presents both economic and environmental challenges for the country.