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SEAT unveils its first all-electric car

SEAT is working on its first electric car designed, developed and manufactured in Spain. The firm is unveiling the prototype Altea XL Electric Ecomotive, a totally electrically-driven zero-emissions car, as well as the prototype Leon TwinDrive Ecomotive, a plug-in hybrid. Over the next few months the Spanish car maker will make available units of both models to government institutions in Catalonia and Madrid for use in their vehicle fleets. Th... [more]

PAY NO VAT WITH SEAT

Dynamic Spanish car maker SEAT has revived its hugely popular ‘Pay No VAT’ campaign as it seeks to continue its most successful year to date and attract even more new car buyers to the brand. The new offer covers two of the Barcelona-based car company’s most popular models – the stylish Ibiza 5dr 1.4 SE Copa supermini and the sporty Leon 1.6 TDI S Copa family hatchback. Like all SEATs wearing the ‘Copa’ badge, both cars boast as standard ma... [more]

Motorpoint offers savings on new 11-reg cars

Motorpoint is offering a range of discounts on 11-reg cars. Top deals: 1. Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 JTS 3dr [Leather]. Only £17,999 – a saving of £10,155* 2. BMW X5 xDrive 3.0d SE 5dr Auto [Leather/Sat Nav]. Only £39,999 – a saving of £9,760* 3. Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec 5dr [82]. Only £10,599 – a saving of £2,591* 4. Ford Focus 1.8 FFV Style 5dr. Only £9,999 – a saving of £6,446* 5. Honda Civic 2.0 i-VTEC Type R GT 3dr. ... [more]

SEAT celebrates sales records in the UK and in Spain

SEAT celebrates a raft of sales records both here in the UK and in its home market. SEAT can look back on a record UK market share for the last 12 months of 1.62%, which comfortably exceeds its previous best share of 1.50% - registered in 2009. What's more December's market share of 1.65% matches the all-time record for the month, precisely equalling the previous best of 1.65% from 2003. And this sales success is all the more encouraging when ... [more]

New engines for SEAT's Ibiza, Leon and Altea

SEAT has launched a brace of impressive new engines in its Ibiza, Leon and Altea best-selling models. The Ibiza, in all three bodystyles – SC, 5dr and ST – is now available with a new 105 PS 1.2 TSI unit, mated either to a five-speed manual gearbox or seven-speed DSG with double clutch. The turbocharged petrol engine replaces SEAT’s 1.6-litre 105 PS. Meanwhile the Leon and Altea families now feature a 140 PS 2.0 TDI with common rail fuelli... [more]

Other Seat news and reviews

That'll be $2,000 extra for your aisle seat, Mr. Nader
How much would you pay to be sure certain you wouldn’t get stuck in a middle seat on a 3-hour flight? Would you pay $2,000? You know airline fees have been a little crazy lately, but this sounds pretty extreme.

Bob Kerrey Not Running Again for Nebraska Senate Seat
Former Senator Bob Kerrey said he wouldn’t run for the seat he left more than a decade ago, ending hopes for a bid both parties called Democrats’ best chance to hold the seat.

Ex-Sen. Bob Kerrey not running again for Neb. seat
Former Sen. Bob Kerrey said Tuesday he will not run for the Nebraska Senate seat he gave up more than a decade ago, shutting down hopes for a bid both parties called Democrats' best chance to hold the district.

Seat belt crackdown begins
This Friday marks the third annual crackdown on drivers not using seat belts.

Bob Kerrey won’t seek Nebraska Senate seat
Former senator Bob Kerrey told The Fix on Tuesday that he will not run for the open Senate seat in Nebraska, a move that robs Democrats of their top potential recruit in a tough state. Democrats eyed a potential Senate comeback for Kerrey after Sen. Ben Nelson (D-Neb.) announced in late December that he wouldn’t seek reelection . Read full article >>

Seat's New Commitment To Fleet Customers
MILTON KEYNES, UNITED KINGDOM – Feb 6, 2012: Seat is continuing its campaign to become a fleet manufacturer of choice with a comprehensive Aftersales initiative – the Fleet Customer Commitment.

Driver's Seat: A kick in the pants for distracted and other drivers
In the race to recapture the attention of distracted drivers, Cadillac is skipping the lights and chimes and whistles.

Gazette.Net: Former longtime Seat Pleasant councilman gets residents backing ahead of appointment decision
Resident after resident sang the praises of former Seat Pleasant Councilman Johnie Higgs Sr. during a city public hearing Monday night to vet Higgs and another candidate to fill an empty seat on the City Council.

KLM unveils Meet & Seat for social-network-powered seat mates
KLM has officially launched its 'Meet & Seat' tool, allowing passengers to pick a seatmate using social media.

Seat belt crackdown coming up
The Kootenai County Sheriff's department is stepping up its game to make sure drivers are clicking their seat belts.