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Eco-friendly SEAT Leon put through ‘green hell’ by What Car?

July 22, 2010
SEAT Leon Ecomotive reviewed by What Car magazine

A team of test-drivers from market-leading consumer magazine What Car? have put the ultra-frugal SEAT Leon Ecomotive through its paces at the legendary Nürburgring racetrack. They set out to establish whether there was as a cool green car that could also deliver the warm, rosy feelings prompted by a more sporting drive.

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New SEAT Leon Cupra R gets warm reception from the press

July 9, 2010
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Journalists representing some of Britain’s most influential motoring magazines and websites have returned an enthusiastic verdict on the new SEAT Leon Cupra R after the UK press launch in Leicestershire.

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Exeo ST is third in its class in Towcar Awards 2010

June 17, 2010
Exeo ST is third in its class in Towcar Awards 2010

Practical Caravan awarded third place in the 1,575-1,724kg class of this year’s Towcar Awards to the Exeo ST 2.0 TDI CR 170PS, behind the Skoda Superb Estate and Peugeot 5008 2.0 HDi 150 Sport.
The judges said the Exeo ST “was an appealing alternative” to other estates in its class, and was “well equipped and good [...]

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SEAT – 60 years and counting

June 11, 2010
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SEAT is celebrating its 60th birthday but far from being a pensioner, it continues to grow and develop. Established in May 1950, it took three years to produce its first car – the SEAT 1400. But the company really took off with the SEAT 600, based loosely on Fiat’s 600. By 1973, SEAT had produced 800,000 of them, practically putting Spain on the road.

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Proof is in the performance

May 29, 2010
SEAT Exeo at Millbrook Proving Ground

It almost seems a shame to do what we are about to do. One brand new SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI SE saloon sits gleaming in the summer sun. With its smart executive styling it looks perfect for a business trip or a visit to the golf course. instead, we are about to put it through a day of torture on the test track.

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New Exeo Tech models target the fleet market

May 28, 2010
SEAT Exeo Tech - front quarter

Designed to meet the demands of fleet and business buyers who make up the lion’s share of Exeo customers, the new Exeo saloon and ST tech models include the most popular selection of extras for buyers in this sector and, crucially, adds significant value.
The luxurious new models add thousands of pounds worth of extra standard [...]

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Ibiza ST makes public debut at Geneva

May 18, 2010
SEAT Ibiza ST launch

The third member of the Ibiza family, the new ST, has been unveiled at the Geneva motor show.
“The Ibiza ST is a triumphant combination of comfort, practicality and space,” said James Muir, President of SEAT S.A.
When it goes on sale in the UK in September, it will be available with a choice of six engines [...]

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New SEAT Ibiza ST impresses the motoring media

May 13, 2010
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The new Ibiza ST was a big hit with journalists who were taken to Spain for the car’rsquo;s international launch last week.

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SEAT Ibiza FR TDI takes on Alfa’s petrol Mito

May 11, 2010
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Auto Express pitted SEAT’s latest hot hatch, the Ibiza FR TDI, against the Alfa Mito 1.4-litre 135PS Veloce. The duo is closely matched on price, power and emissions. But which one provides more hot-hatch thrills for the money?

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SEAT’s first all-electric concept car: the IBE

May 7, 2010
SEAT IBE electric concept car

Dynamic concept for urban mobility
Stunning evolution of design DNA
Electric drive with 75 kW (102PS) motor for zero-emissions driving

SEAT has unveiled its first all-electric car at the 2010 Geneva motor show: the IBE concept. This compact sports coupe combines stunning design, great driving fun and emissions-free mobility.
The future of emissions-free travel
The IBE’s 75kW (102PS) [...]

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