"Cash For Clunkers" Rewarding Consumers With Up To $4.5k For Turning In Old Vehicles - VIDEO STORY
Aug 6, 2009
DETROIT - August 6, 2009: After more than a year of declining car sales and closing dealerships, the auto industry may be getting a second wind. With the success of "Cash for Clunkers", cars sales are on the rise. Officially known as the Car Allowance Rebate System, the program rewards people for turning in older gas g ... Continue reading
Sally Livingstone Joins Seat’s Fleet Team
Aug 6, 2009
SEAT UK is strengthening its growing fleet operation with the appointment of Sally Livingstone as the Spanish brandâs new National Fleet and Business Sales Manager. ... Continue reading
Seat Leads Spanish Market in New Car Sales
Aug 5, 2009
Spain's carmaker SEAT posted a 34% increase in its domestic personal sales of new cars last July, at a time when overall market growth was 16%. ... Continue reading
While Truth About CASH FOR CLUNKERS Funds Remains Unclear More Money is Approved
Jul 31, 2009
AUTO CENTRAL - July 31, 2009: Late yesterday the Associated Press published a report stating that the CARS "Cash for Clunkers" program was being suspended because funds had run out (just days after the program commenced). AP cited an annonymous source. This source has still not been revealed. The story was published ev ... Continue reading
The New Exeo ST is the 'Company Car 2009' in Germany
Jul 22, 2009
No less than four SEAT models can be found in the leading positions of the Company Car 2009 list after a thorough evaluation made by 150 fleet car managers of the German trade publication 'Firmenauto' and the prestigious DEKRA vehicle inspection experts. The new Exeo ST was the brilliant winner in its category, while t ... Continue reading
Edgy Adverts Aim to Put Bums on Seats
Jul 15, 2009
SEAT is out to cause a stir among traditionally conservative family car buyers with an edgy and provocative new advertising campaign which underlines the fact that life doesn’t have to stop being fun when you have kids. ... Continue reading
The Seat Ibiza Launch Events Merit Three Prizes
Jul 15, 2009
Last year's successful launch of the new SEAT Ibiza was very prominent at the 2009 Premios Eventoplus gala, which took place last week in Madrid. SEAT's different Ibiza events won three awards out of the four categories they were nominated in - Best Product Presentation, Best Decoration and Best Promotional Event. ... Continue reading
Seat Increases World Deliveries by 0.7% in June
Jul 6, 2009
The Spanish car manufacturer SEAT posted an increase in its world retails sales in June; the almost 36,000 units sold show a 0.7% increase over the same period last year. ... Continue reading
The Ibiza Range Grows with the New FR, CUPRA and Bocanegra Models and the 1.6 TDI CR Engine
Jul 3, 2009
The newest additions made to the Ibiza range include cars bearing initials that have made a big name for themselves in the history of the Spanish brand, such as FR and CUPRA, and now the Bocanegra is the most recent arrival, which coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Ibiza's market launch. ... Continue reading
The Seat Ibiza Is the Most Secure Vehicle in its Segment In Great Britain
Jul 2, 2009
In both its 5-door and SC version, the SEAT Ibiza is still racking up distinctions. This time, the popular Spanish model has been singled out as the most secure in the 'City Car/Supermini' category with the prestigious British Insurance Vehicle Security (BIVS) Award, presented by Thatcham, the Motor Insurance Repair Re ... Continue reading
Seat Celebrates Best Ever Used Car Sales
Jun 30, 2009
SEAT is celebrating a brace of sales records, as the Spanish brand's used car success continues to go from strength to strength. ... Continue reading
Seat Picks up the Prestigious "Red Dot Award" in Germany
Jun 30, 2009
The SEAT Ibiza was the recipient of the prestigious Red Dot Award in Essen yesterday in the Product Design 2009 category. This prize is a tribute to the quality, precision and innovative design of the Spanish car's 5-door and SC versions. The 5 door version of the Ibiza received the highest distinction, the "Best of th ... Continue reading
Seat Offers Its Drivers Free Fluids Check
Jun 22, 2009
SEAT UK is today reminding all of its 275,000 UK owners that their vehicles qualify for a free fluids and safety check at any of the Spanish brand's 100-plus dealerships nationwide. ... Continue reading
Seat Starts Construction on Audi Q3 Workshop to Produce it in 2011
Jun 18, 2009
Today SEAT held the foundation stone laying ceremony for the new bodywork workshop at the Martorell plant for assembly of the new Audi Q3 from 2011 onwards. The shed, ready to house the production facilities in February 2010, will be equipped with almost 300 robots, making it one of the most modern workshop of its kind ... Continue reading
Seat Ibiza Scoops Top Security Award
Jun 17, 2009
SEAT’s sleek Ibiza is today named as a winner in the prestigious British Insurance Car Security Awards (BICSA) presented by Thatcham, the Motor Industry Repair Research Centre, in Berkshire. ... Continue reading
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