Grimaldi Group announces $1.5B maritime investment and various industry updates

Various industry and sports updates include the Grimaldi Group announcing a $1.5 billion investment in nine new ro-pax vessels equipped with methanol-ready engines to improve environmental efficiency.

In the automotive sector, MG has launched the updated MG3 MY 26.5 in Spain, with prices starting at €13,990 and a hybrid version starting at €17,840. Meanwhile, Kia has expanded its PV5 Chassis Cab range with a new 71.2 kWh Long Range battery designed for commercial fleets.

Infrastructure news features the Port of Santander awarding a €643,192 contract to Servicios y Obras del Norte for the renovation of the Actimarsa industrial zone's southern road, scheduled to begin in October.

In sports, Bobby Fong claimed the 2026 MotoAmerica Superbike championship at New Jersey Motorsports Park. In football, Sevilla FC goalkeeper Fran González has left the Spanish U-21 squad due to injury, with Real Betis' Manu González called up as a replacement. Additionally, Brazil defeated Australia 4-2 in a friendly match featuring goals and assists from Vinicius and Endrick.