Audi Begins Production of New Q3 SUV

The first series production version of Audi�s new Q3 small SUV rolled off the assembly line today at the SEAT factory in Martorell, located in Spain�s Catalonia region. Built in 1993, the Martorell plant currently employs more than 10,000 workers. This is the first time that the Ingolstadt-based automaker makes use of the SEAT factory. To build the Q3, the VW Group invested around �330 million in infrastructure and upgrades to the production facilities. Audi said around 100,000 Q3s are slated to leave the three-shift assembly line each year.

A Photo Tribute to the Ladies of the 2011 W�rthersee Show

Having brought you all the automotive-related news from the 2011 W�rthersee Tour including the Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet in GTI and R formats, the 503HP Audi A1 and the Skoda Fabia RS2000 Convertible, now it is time for us to share with you something related but far more spicier if you catch our drift�
Yes, that is right; we are talking about a photo gallery of the booth professionals and ladies who made their presence felt in full force at the world�s largest annual Volkswagen Group meeting, which took place in Austria from June 1 to 4. Hop over the break to get a taste of what you missed at Lake W�rthersee in our photo set that includes more than 70 images.

A Photo Tour of the VW Group�s 2011 W�rthersee Festival with 150 Images

For the past thirty year, tens of thousands of enthusiasts of Volkswagen Group cars assemble on the shores of Lake Worthersee in Austria to participate in the largest festival of its kind in the world. Over the years, Volkswagen and the other brands of the German group including Audi, Seat and Skoda, have used the show to unveil special concepts, new models and studies that hint at future production versions or accessories.
At this year�s event (June 1 to 4, 2011), the VW Group prepared several vehicles for the festival including the production VW Golf GTI 35 Edition with 235HP, the VW Golf Cabriolet GTI and R concepts, the wild 503HP Audi A1 Clubsport Quattro study, and the Skoda Fabia RS 2000 Convertible prototype. As you may have noticed, the company didn�t show much love for its Seat brand which was left to display its current lineup.

Seat Rumored to Start Production of Audi Q3-based SUV in 2012

It seems that the VW Group�s Martorell plant in Spain will not only build the new Audi Q3, but a similar version of the compact SUV for Seat as well, according to a report from British car magazine, What Car. Industry sources told the publication that the Seat IBX crossover study shown at Geneva this year will be built in the same plant with the Audi Q3, with both models to share the same platform. The production version of the IBX is expected to be introduced next year. Read more �

Seat IBE Concept, 2010

Seat IBE Concept, 2010��SEAT is delivering a powerful statement with the SEAT IBE Concept compact sports coup� that carries stunning design and great driving fun into the age of electric mobility. The SEAT IBE concept car uses the zero-emissions drive of the future in a sporty and dynamic concept for urban mobility, while the clean, athletic styling of the SEAT IBE concept offers an exciting

Seat Leon Cupra R, 2010

Seat Leon Cupra R, 2010���Following a very successful debut at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the new Seat Le�n Cupra R is about to go on sale. Equipped with a new 265 hp engine, it instantly becomes the brand's most powerful production car to date, earning a special chapter in Seat's history in the process.Boasting a thoroughbred sporty engine, the new Seat Le�n Cupra R features exclusive

2010 Seat Exeo ST Pictures

2010 Seat Exeo ST

2010 Seat Exeo ST

2010 Seat Exeo ST

2010 Seat Exeo ST Interior

2009 Seat Ibiza FR Pictures

2009 Seat Ibiza FR

2009 Seat Ibiza FR

2009 Seat Ibiza FR Interior

SEAT Leon CUPRA R debut in Frankfurt

Recently, SEAT has announced it will be introducing the new Le�n CUPRA R at the Frankfurt motor show next month and the model will be the most powerful Le�n available Europe-wide. The car will be equipped by a VW Group 2.0 liter TSI engine that capable to produce 265hp. That number is achieved partly through the use of a new high-pressure fuel injector and SEAT promises the model will still meeting EU5 emission norms. The only Le�n models available that top that are the very limited Le�n Cupra 310 Limited Edition with 306 bhp sold exclusively in the Netherlands, and the German market-only Leon Cupra Edition with 282 bhp. The standard Leon Cupra comes with the 2.0 liter TSI dialed to 240 hp.

The Le�n CUPRA R will also feature SEAT's XDS system, a self-locking differential that works with the ESP system to improve traction. Seat promises the Le�n CUPRA R will deliver an "easy torque transmission and elasticity" while clocking in its 0 to 100 km/h sprint at 6.2 seconds and maxing out speed at 250 km/h (probably electronically limited, although SEAT does not say).



Consumption is a reasonable 8.1 liters/100 km, considering all the dust-making capabilities of a 265 hp hot-hatch. A set of 19 inch five double spokes wheels with 235/35 tires will be fitted to the car as well. New set superior brakes have been added to compliment and match the performance being generated from under the hood. For the interior, bucket sport seats upholstered in gray Alcantara as well as white LED lights on the instrument panel to give the Cupra R a proper touch of sportiveness.

JE Design SEAT Exeo Sport Tourer & Leon FR/Cupra

JE Design has released their new Seat Exeo Sport Tourer and the Seat Leon FR/Cupra over the weekend. The Exeo ST is somewhat of a follow-up for the design firm; JE Design released a tuning kit for the Exeo sedan back in April. That project intended to make the "middle class limousine" more like "a sports car with four doors."

From the sketch provided, it appears the new project bears strong similarity to the sedan. The sketch shows a car with the exact same front end, including the new spoiler and grille. Wheels appear to be the same 19-inchers previously used, leading to identical side sills and mirrors. We imagine the ST is also lowered by about 35mm.

What we can't see in the sketch is the back. Hopefully, JE Design brings something new to the table at the rear of the car, truly differentiating the ST from the sedan.

We do see something interesting on the Leon FR/Cupra. It appears the vehicle will also have a unique front-end, including updates to the fascia, spoiler, and fog lamp enclosures. The radiator grille, headlamps, and side mirrors keep the same shape, but the side sills get some needed flair.

JE DESIGN Seat Leon Facelift

JE DESIGN, a well known car tuner from Germany has released its new styling kit for the facelifted Seat Leon.

The JE DESIGN Seat Leon aerodynamic kit features new front spoiler (299 Euros including VAT), side skirts (299 Euros), carbon look rear apron attachment (349 Euros), rear wing (459 Euros), a matt black grille with a grid insert (119 Euros), headlight masks (89 Euros) and hood scoop with air inlet blinds (149 Euros).

The JE DESIGN Leon stands on 17, 18 and 19 inches Multispoke wheels in shadow-silver and matt black with silver rim. The 8�19� wheels set with 225/35 R 19 tires price starts from 2,810 Euros. A new sport springs set (159 Euros) that lowers the Seat Leon by 35 mm at the front and 15 mm at the back is also available. A coilover kit (979 Euros) that lowers the car up to 65 mm is also available.



Two types of exhaust systems are available from JE DESIGN, the exhaust system ends in a stainless steel centre double pipe (339 Euros) or altogether four stainless steel pipes, two on the left and two on the right (899 Euros). For both types, JE DESIGN offers the matching rear apron attachment.

Seat Exeo by JE DESIGN

JE DESIGN has unveiled its latest appearance upgrade kit for the Seat Exeo sedan. The four-door middle class limousine Seat Exeo is fitted with new bodykit which consists of a new sport radiator grill without the SEAT logo (199 Euros including VAT), new front spoiler (379 Euros), new side skirts (399 Euros) and a new rear diffuser in carbon look (299 Euros).

To match the look, JE DESIGN equipped the Exeo with a sport end muffler with its four stainless steel pipes (899 Euros). The JE DESIGN Seat Exeo is also fitted with a new JE DESIGN sport spring set (219 Euros) which lowers the car by 35 mm.

The modified Exeo stands on either shadow-silver or graphite silver matt JE DESIGN light alloy wheels Multispoke (from 269 Euros) measuring at 7.5�18� or 8�19� wrapped with 225/40 R 18 or 235/35 R 19 tires.

SEAT Leon Linea R

SEAT has unveiled their new hot hatch named Linea R. The car is based on the Volkswagen Golf. The package also includes up-rated brakes, 225/40 R18 rubber and revised aero trim, plus a unique central grille, chrome mirror casings and the requisite boxful of badges. The interior is treated to some sporty touches as well. There are several type of engines are provided for customers to choose and these including a 170hp 2.0-liter turbodiesel and 1.8-liter 160hp and 2.0-liter 200hp gas-burning turbo fours.