It’s long in the tooth but can still give rivals a nasty bite, 21 years after the original SEAT Alhambra was launched. From that collaborative venture sired the Volkswagen Sharan and Ford Galaxy, and the Alhambra was conceived to take on French and Italian rivals but Ford withdrew in the early 2000s when it introduced the new Galaxy and now the MPV is … [Read more...]
Third generation SEAT Leon hits roads
The third-generation evolutionary SEAT Leon is now in showrooms, writes Robin Roberts. With about 70 versions available in three-door coupe, five-door hatch or semi-estate styles it is one of the pillars of the Spanish maker’s range alongside the Ibiza and Ateca. The latest series comes with a new 1.0 litre three-cylinder engine to widen its appeal … [Read more...]
Turning water into low carbon fuel
A partnership between Spanish car manufacturer SEAT and water services company Aqualia has led to the production and consumption of an innovative new biofuel. The benefits are twofold, responding to the major environmental challenges of both water waste and CO2 pollution. Turning wastewater into sustainable fuel reduces CO2 emissions by 80% … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: SEAT Ateca 1.0TSI
Having the right car at the right time is what all makers aim to deliver, and for SEAT it’s the Ateca, says Robin Roberts. Named after a village in Spain, the Ateca is going to be big on the European car market, having immediately won awards after its launch in the summer of 2016. In Britain the new-generation SUV sits in a range … [Read more...]
Women don’t like men with a Mini, or BMW
It’s no secret that studies often find that women consider men who drive expensive cars more attractive, but what about the cars they find least attractive? New research revealed that the Mini topped the list with just 5% of women saying that they found men driving Mini’s attractive. The survey, conducted by OSV Ltd, the UK's … [Read more...]
Weekend review: 2016 in the mirror
The relentless rise of Sports Utility Vehicles seems to have dominated discussions among motoring writers, drivers and the industry during 2016 but it was a more familiar family-car which impressed just before the dawn of 2017. Looking back at our testing diary for the year and also the brief opportunities for some first drives in a host of cars, we … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Ateca 2.0 TDI 150
It had to be only a matter of time before SEAT produced their much needed SUV or Crossover vehicle range. SEAT had a big hole in their range of offerings to customers. With almost half the UK new car market now taken up by sales of SUVs, 4x4s or Crossover models it showed in SEAT UK sales with an 11% drop in new car sales in 2015, a further … [Read more...]
Alex Morgan ends successful SEAT series
Alex Morgan clinched fourth place in the SEAT León Eurocup championship, in an action-packed finale at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya last weekend. Taking to the wheel of his Wolf-Power charger for the final time, the Welsh-born driver pushed to the limit, to give a valiant end to his 2016 season. A challenging weekend for the Wolf-Power driver, … [Read more...]
SEAT test car running on waste water by-product
SEAT is testing a car which runs on by-products of waste water. SEAT and Aqualia have joined forces to develop the innovative SMART Green Gas project, which aims to obtain 100% Spanish origin, renewable biofuel from waste water to be used in compressed natural gas powered vehicles. To kick off their collaboration, with a duration of five years, both … [Read more...]
Racing lines
Alex Morgan ascended the podium for a sensational third time in two weeks, as he took to the track at Nurburgring last weekend. Carrying his triumph through from Red Bull Ring just a weekend earlier, the Bridgend-born driver confidently pushed in his SEAT to a perfectly executed second place, from fifth on the grid and he’s well placed for the final round … [Read more...]
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