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The Digital Cockpit streamlines the delivery of important information to the driver The Arona is the first crossover on the segment to integrate the Digital Cockpit The Digital Cockpit’s 10.25” display is customisable to maximise its benefit and aid drivers, helping them focus on the most important information SEAT is bringing its versatile and customisable Digital Cockpit to the Arona and Ibiza, providing clearer information that is better suited to individual drivers. The SEAT Arona is the first crossover on the market to benefit from the 10.25” interactive, customisable display, ...

30Posted: 30th Jul 2018

THREE SIMPLE STEPS TO REVOLUTIONISE PACKING YOUR CAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS

SEAT teams up with Europe’s first certified KonMari Consultant to offer holidaymakers top tips for packing their car Video shows three simple steps to fit all the essentials – and more – in the boot KonMari Method encourages users to pack smart by de-cluttering and categorising With nearly 5 million Britons set to drive to their holiday destination this year, the advice ...

27Posted: 27th Jul 2018

LIMITED-RUN LEON ST CUPRA CARBON EDITION OPENS FOR ORDERS

Exclusive 300PS CUPRA Carbon Edition now available Fewer than 50 of the limited-run models are being released in the UK Upgraded spec includes carbon fibre side blades and rear and front diffusers Latest limited edition follows on from the success of the Leon CUPRA R SEAT fans can now get their hands on an exclusive Leon ST CUPRA Carbon Edition – but they will have to be quick, a...

27Posted: 27th Jul 2018

MAIDEN DYNAMIC TEST OF THE CUPRA E-RACER WITH JORDI GENÉ AT THE WHEEL

The first fully electric competition touring car Successful testing on the Castellolí (Barcelona) track confirms the highly competitive performance of the CUPRA e-Racer CUPRA test and development driver Jordi Gené, had his first dynamic drive of an electric competition touring car The CUPRA e-Racer is a prelude to the brand’s commitment to electric racing vehicles  T...

20Posted: 20th Jul 2018

SEAT COMMITS TO MUSIC WITH LOLLAPALOOZA PARIS AND BERLIN

The brand is participating at the music festival’s two European events with initiatives relating to urban art and mobility SEAT is organising parkour activities for youngsters in the family area, Kidzapalooza, in both cities Following the success of Primavera Sound, the company is also sponsoring Primavera Club in October SEAT has reaffirmed its commitment to music by partnering wi...

17Posted: 17th Jul 2018

A CNG CAR AS SEEN FROM THE INSIDE

Gas powered vehicles feature a single internal combustion engine that operates with gas by default The tanks are sealed and reach half the pressure they can actually withstand For easy refuelling there are two filler necks beneath the fuel door, one for gas and the other for petrol They are ecological and run on a fuel that is less expensive and just as safe as petrol or diesel; but do we really know how...

16Posted: 16th Jul 2018

SEAT BEGINS ASSEMBLING THE ARONA AND THE LEON IN ALGERIA TO BOOST ITS GLOBALISATION STRATEGY

The Arona and Leon are manufactured in Martorell and the final assembly for the Algerian market is carried out in the SOVAC and Volkswagen Group’s plant in Algeria Both models join the Ibiza, which has been assembled in Relizane since 2017SEAT leads the Volkswagen Group’s expansion in North Africa Production at the Martorell plant increases by more ...

10Posted: 10th Jul 2018

SEAT ACCELERATES POSITION AS FASTEST-GROWING VOLUME UK CAR BRAND

Brits opt for a slice of Barcelona flair Barcelona-based manufacturer continues outstanding growth in UK 6,516 registrations in June alone, a 33% rise on the same month last year Sixth consecutive record month of growth puts SEAT UK’s half-year sales up 22% to 35,896 The results emphasise its position as fastest-growing UK car brand so far in 2018 The Spanish carmarker deli...

6Posted: 6th Jul 2018

5 Hot Tips to Keep Your Air Con Cool | SEAT News

Interior temperatures exceeding 35°C the equivalent of 0.05% blood alcohol reading, according to SEAT A difference of just 10°C could impact reaction times by 20% Switching the air-con on full blast without ventilating the car is one of the five most common mistakes Air nozzles should be pointed towards the ceiling instead of the occupants Patience may be a virtue for drivers who want to ...

5Posted: 5th Jul 2018

DOVIZIOSO AND LORENZO AT THE WHEEL OF THE CUPRA TCR

Andrea Dovizioso and Jorge Lorenzo, MotoGP riders for Ducati Corse and CUPRA ambassadors, take the brand’s competition car for a spin Both riders relished the agility, power and sequential gearbox of the CUPRA TCR Pepe Oriola and Jordi Gené, also racers and brand ambassadors, ride shotgun at the Castellolí track We’re used to seeing them racing on their motorcycles and taking corners wi...

3Posted: 3rd Jul 2018

100% ELECTRIC CUPRA E-RACER WITH 680HP HITS TRACK FOR THE FIRST TIME

The first ever fully electric touring racecar Tests on the track confirm the successful integration of the batteries with the rest of the car’s systems The battery is made up of 6,072 round cell batteries, equivalent to 9,000 mobile phones 0 to 65mph acceleration in 3.2 seconds and 0 to 125mph in 8.2 seconds CUPRA has tested its 680 horsepower, 100% electric e-Racer at...

2Posted: 2nd Jul 2018

A TEAM OF STUDENTS FROM THE SEAT APPRENTICE SCHOOL CREATES A WINNING ELECTRIC KART

Training for the future The project won an FP Emprèn ‘Industry’ prize The team participated in the Kart Academy at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit in Montmeló, finishing in a well-deserved second place The students had to create the project from scratch and generate the financial support for its construction A team of students from the SEAT Apprentice Sch...