Pope León XIV exiting a Mercedes G-Class SUV with an Isuzu pickup in the background during his Spain trip.
Pope León XIV exiting a Mercedes G-Class SUV with an Isuzu pickup in the background during his Spain trip.
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Pope León XIV opts for gasoline and diesel vehicles on Spain trip

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The Pontiff will use a gasoline Mercedes Clase G and an Isuzu D-Max diesel pick-up during his apostolic visit from June 6 to 12, leaving the Vatican's electric models in Rome.

Pope León XIV has decided to use conventional vehicles for his main movements in Madrid, Barcelona and the Canary Islands. According to Vatican sources, a gasoline Mercedes Clase G and an Isuzu D-Max diesel pick-up will serve as official transports, after being moved from Rome in military Airbus A400M planes. The electric Mercedes Clase G 580, added to the papal garage in 2024, will remain in Rome. The Pontiff will only use emission-free buggies on short trips, such as those planned at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. The apostolic visit is scheduled between June 6 and 12. The vehicles are already in Spain under the custody of the Air and Space Army and the National Police.

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Discussions on X focus on the Pope's use of a Mercedes G-Class V8 and other vehicles during the Spain visit, with some noting the choice over electric models. Reactions are largely neutral, highlighting security and logistics.

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President Marcos Jr. announcing PUV aid, fuel subsidies, and barangay support to counter Middle East crisis impacts on fuel prices and livelihoods.
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Marcos approves PUV aid, fuel subsidy and P8-billion barangay support amid Middle East crisis

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a service contracting program for public utility vehicles, a P10-per-liter fuel subsidy starting April 15, and the release of P8 billion in assistance for over 42,000 barangays nationwide to cushion impacts from the Middle East crisis such as higher fuel prices, a weaker peso, and threats to livelihoods, Malacañang said Thursday. PUV drivers will receive additional income of P40 to P100 per kilometer, while commuters get at least 20% fare discounts on routes linked to trains and major bus lines.

Leopoldo Satrústegui, president of Hyundai Spain, has called the ‘made in Europe’ requirement in the new Auto+ electric vehicle subsidy plan a mistake. He argues subsidies should be equal for all models and criticizes the price and battery criteria. He also announces the launch of premium brand Genesis in the Spanish market this year.

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Jujuy deputy Manuel Quintar surprised observers this week by parking his Tesla Cybertruck at the lower house annex. The electric vehicle, valued at $126,000, is one of fewer than ten such models in Argentina.

Renault Spain management and unions UGT and CCOO have signed a 2026-2028 collective agreement pre-deal that unlocks three electric vehicles for Palencia and two hybrids for Valladolid.

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Chinese giant SAIC Motors has selected Spain over Hungary for its first European factory producing MG electric vehicles, according to Bloomberg. The choice aims to avoid EU tariffs and still needs to finalize investment and production details. Anonymous sources point to Galicia as a leading candidate.

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