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SEAT Martorell: a sustainable production plant

November 14, 2011
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New technology is helping SEAT to dramatically reduce carbon emissions and use energy more efficiently at its Martorell factory in Spain. The installation of EuroEnergest, an energy consumption monitoring system, is helping the spanish car maker save more than 3,900 tonnes of CO2 a year.

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Evo pits SEAT Leon Cupra R against Lotus Elise Club Racer

November 8, 2011
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Evo pitted the Leon Cupra R against the Lotus Elise Club Racer in its November track battle feature, to see how a regular hot hatch fared against a lightweight sports car. “I’m expecting good things from the SEAT because I’ve driven it here [on the West Circuit at Bedford Autodrome] before on an Evo track [...]

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SEAT puts disabled youngsters in the driving seat

October 21, 2011
Sophie Morgan

The successful SEAT Young Driver programme is broadening its appeal still further with the news that it is soon to be made available to disabled youngsters. By the end of October young wheelchair users aged 11 years and up will be able to take driving lessons with Young Driver.

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SEAT Mii city car

October 19, 2011
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This is the Mii, SEAT’s new city car and its latest venture into the ever-expanding A00 segment. Its practicality, drivability, efficiency and innovative technologies make it the ideal companion for urban living. The Mii combines sporty Mediterranean design with quality craftsmanship and enormous scope for personalisation

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SEAT celebrates double success at Scottish Car of the Year awards

October 17, 2011
SEAT wins again at the Scottish Car of the Year Awards

SEAT is celebrating a double success at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year awards as versions of its smallest and largest models currently on sale in the UK each triumphed in their categories. The Ibiza E Ecomotive took home the Eco Award and the Alhambra was named MPV of the Year

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First EcoVelocity show is a big success for SEAT

October 7, 2011
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SEAT showed off its green credentials and range of sporty yet fuel-efficient cars at last month’s EcoVelocity festival, which was held at Battersea Power Station in London. Visitors to the first-ever low-carbon motor show had the chance to learn more about the greenest cars in our range, including the congestion-charge-exempt Ibiza and Leon Ecomotives

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Autocar interviews new SEAT Head of Design

October 5, 2011
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SEAT’s new Head of Design, Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, spoke to Autocar at the Frankfurt motor show last month about the Brand’s design direction and future product line-up. “SEAT is a car that you buy because you like it. You have love at first sight,” said Mesonero-Romanos.

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SEAT Young Driver celebrates milestone lesson

September 20, 2011
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The innovative and successful SEAT Young Driver programme is celebrating a landmark this week with the news that it has just run its 25,000th lesson. Created as a fun and instructive way for motorists of the future to have their first experience behind the wheel, the SEAT Young Driver training programme has gone from strength [...]

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SEAT IBL concept shapes the future of the sports saloon

September 13, 2011
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Latest evolution of stylish SEAT design DNA Concept boasts powerful, confident styling Innovative interior shows precision and quality SEAT will unveil its new IBL concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show later this month. The SEAT IBL, is a sports saloon concept that combines a clean, minimalist exterior with an innovative, premium interior

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SEAT to make first EcoVelocity appearance

September 6, 2011
Battersea Power Station

SEAT will show off its green credentials and range of sporty yet fuel-efficient cars at this year’s EcoVelocity festival, which will be held at Battersea Power Station from Thursday 8 to Sunday 11 September. Visitors will have the chance to learn more about our greenest cars, and take them for a spin on a specially [...]

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