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Watch 2003 Seat Leon Cupra R hit 155 mph on the Autobahn

Watch 2003 Seat Leon Cupra R hit 155 mph on the Autobahn

This isn't impressively fast by today's standards but it was a solid performance two decades ago.

By Brian Potter 16 February 2023

Cupra sales almost doubled in 2022, but SEAT was down overall

Cupra sales almost doubled in 2022, but SEAT was down overall

The performance sub-brand sold 152,900 vehicles last year.

By Anthony Alaniz 14 January 2023

04:06 Races and Chases

SEAT Leon Cupra with 513 bhp maxes out speedo in Autobahn top-speed run

SEAT Leon Cupra with 513 bhp maxes out speedo in Autobahn top-speed run

This third-generation Leon touted supercar performance in the unrestricted sections of the Autobahn.

By Brian Potter 27 December 2022

SEAT unveils Mo 125 performance e-scooter

SEAT unveils Mo 125 performance e-scooter

More power, speed, and agility.

By Brian Potter 10 November 2022

Volkswagen Group joins list of brands pausing Twitter advertising

Of course, this is in connection to the recent Twitter acquisition of Elon Musk.

By Jacob Oliva 06 November 2022

Corporate / Financial

SEAT future undecided beyond 2029, could become mobility brand

Company chairman Thomas Schäfer says they're still working on a plan for the Spanish brand.

By Brian Potter 28 October 2022

Sargeant to get second Williams F1 seat if he gains FIA superlicence

Sargeant to get second Williams F1 seat if he gains FIA superlicence

Logan Sargeant will race for Williams in Formula 1 next year if he gains enough points for an FIA superlicence, the team has confirmed.

By Adam Cooper 23 October 2022

Sargeant closes on Williams race seat with solid Austin F1 debut

Sargeant closes on Williams race seat with solid Austin F1 debut

Logan Sargeant strengthened his claim to a 2023 Williams F1 drive with a faultless FP1 debut in Austin.

By Adam Cooper 22 October 2022

UK: Cupra Leon starting price falls with introduction of new base model

UK: Cupra Leon starting price falls with introduction of new base model

The new model brings the Cupra Leon starting price below £30,000

By James Fossdyke 17 October 2022

Seat stalling on EVs "until costs come down"

Seat stalling on EVs "until costs come down"

VW's budget subsidiary isn't rushing into electric cars just yet.

By Brian Potter 13 June 2022

Manufacturing / Production

Volkswagen Group announces €3 billion battery gigafactory in Spain

Volkswagen Group announces €3 billion battery gigafactory in Spain

It will be built in Sagunt near Valencia as part of a wider €10 billion investment under the Future: Fast Forward project.

By Mark Kane 08 May 2022

VW Group charging updates: Fixed prices, Plug&Charge, more stations

VW Group charging updates: Fixed prices, Plug&Charge, more stations

Volkswagen, Skoda, Cupra and SEAT EVs are now offering fixed kWh prices throughout the entire public charging network in Europe.

By Brian Potter 27 April 2022

Hamilton fined over undoing seat belt on Brazil victory lap

Hamilton fined over undoing seat belt on Brazil victory lap

Lewis Hamilton has been hit with a fine for undoing his seatbelts on the cooldown lap following Sunday’s Formula 1 race at Interlagos.

By Luke Smith 15 November 2021

Future Apple Car Play may control A/C, heat, and seat heaters

Future Apple Car Play may control A/C, heat, and seat heaters

A new Apple project is currently in the early stages of development.

By Anthony Karr 09 October 2021

Red Bull released Albon for Williams seat but has ‘future options’

Red Bull released Albon for Williams seat but has ‘future options’

It will mark a racing comeback for Albon in F1.

By Luke Smith 09 September 2021

Revamped Seat Arona now available with prices from just over £19k

Revamped Seat Arona now available with prices from just over £19k

The new-look SUV comes with an updated design and fresh equipment.

By James Fossdyke 20 July 2021

Updated Seat Ibiza goes on sale at just under £17k

Updated Seat Ibiza goes on sale at just under £17k

The revamped hatchback comes with a fresh design and more tech.

By James Fossdyke 19 July 2021

Cupra Leon gets new £31,460 entry-level engine from a Golf GTI

Cupra Leon gets new £31,460 entry-level engine from a Golf GTI

The new model takes 6.4 seconds to get from 0-62 mph.

By James Fossdyke 10 May 2021

2021 Seat Ibiza facelift debuts with more tech and styling tweaks

2021 Seat Ibiza facelift debuts with more tech and styling tweaks

The supermini is available with no fewer than six engines, from 79 to 148 bhp.

By Adrian Padeanu 15 April 2021

2021 SEAT Arona facelift revealed with more rugged Xperience trim

2021 SEAT Arona facelift revealed with more rugged Xperience trim

The corporate logo now has a dual-tone chrome finish and the model's name has a handwritten font.

By Adrian Padeanu 15 April 2021

Upcoming electric Seat Mini-SUV believably rendered

Upcoming electric Seat Mini-SUV believably rendered

This will become Seat’s third fully-electric model and it’s set to arrive in 2025.

By Andrei Nedelea 09 April 2021

Seat Leon gets powerful new petrol engine and frugal diesel

Seat Leon gets powerful new petrol engine and frugal diesel

New 2-litre diesel estate and petrol hatch variants come in at £24,515 and £28,810 respectively.

By James Fossdyke 08 April 2021

Upcoming Seat electric mini-SUV believably rendered based on teaser

Upcoming Seat electric mini-SUV believably rendered based on teaser

This is exactly the kind of vehicle European car buyers are looking for right now.

By Andrei Nedelea 02 April 2021

SEAT confirms Cupra Tavascan electric sports crossover will launch in 2024

SEAT confirms Cupra Tavascan electric sports crossover will launch in 2024

The news comes after uncertainty regarding the model’s future as a production car.

By Andrei Nedelea 24 March 2021

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