Bright Spark

If there’s one thing every motoring journalist dreads, it’s a request from a family member, friend or casual acquaintance for specific car buying advice. If things go wrong, you can be on the hook for a long time.   For years, I negotiated this particular minefield by telling people to get a Skoda Octavia. How […]

2020 updates for the SEAT Ateca

SEAT is refreshing the Ateca with the introduction of the 2020 version. According to the company, the revamped vehicle “will build on its SUV attributes, adding a refreshed and more emotional appearance both inside and outside, a fully connected user experience, improved levels of safety, comfort and efficiency”.

SEAT extends warranties to cover COVID-19 shut-down

SEAT has extended the warranty cover of all vehicles by three months due to the closure of retailers because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension applies to all warranties that have, or are due to expire, between 1st March 2020 and 31st May 2020. This covers Mii Electric, Ibiza, Leon, Arona, Ateca, Tarraco, Alhambra and CUPRA models.

FR and FR Sport models top out SEAT Tarraco range

SEAT has unveiled two sporty new trim levels – FR and FR Sport – for the head of its SUV family, the Tarraco. Offering enhancements to the exterior, interior and technology package, these two options complete the full range line-up for Tarraco. The seven-seater Tarraco, the latest and largest of SEAT’s SUV range, is available to order from February 11, with prices starting from £33,960 for diesel models.

Hybrid options for the new SEAT Leon

SEAT has unveiled the all-new Leon, adding connectivity, electrified powertrains, automated safety systems in a car designed, developed and built at its facilities in Martorell, Barcelona.