(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Passenger Cars and SEAT S.A. have announced a leadership change in their finance departments, effective October 1, 2024. Patrik Andreas Mayer will become SEAT’s new Chief Financial and IT Officer, while David Powels, currently in that role, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged appointment, David Powels, finance, IT Departments, leadership, Patrik Andreas Mayer, SEAT, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has appointed Sven Schuwirth as the new Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing, overseeing both SEAT and CUPRA brands, starting from February 1, 2024. This appointment marks a natural progression in Schuwirth’s career at SEAT, where … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, in collaboration with Wilson Sporting Goods Co., has revealed the innovative CUPRA Wilson LT Padel Racket, the third racket developed under this partnership. Designed entirely by CUPRA and crafted by Wilson, the racket draws inspiration from CUPRA’s … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Sports, Technology
Tagged CUPRA, CUPRA Wilson LT Padel Racket, Ignasi Prieto, Iñaki Cabrera, partnership, SEAT, sports, UrbanRebel Racing Concept, Wilson
(IN BRIEF) Spanish film director and producer J.A. Bayona has been named a global ambassador for CUPRA, a Spanish automotive brand, to promote creativity and innovation. The collaboration was announced at an event in CASA SEAT, strengthening CUPRA’s connection to … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Marketing, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged appointment, creativity, CUPRA, Global Ambassador, INNOVATION, J.A. Bayona, leadership, SEAT, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, an automotive brand, has entered into a strategic alliance with the 37th America’s Cup, one of the world’s major sporting events, taking place in Barcelona for the first time. To mark this partnership, CUPRA unveiled the “CUPRA … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Spain, Sports
Tagged "CUPRA Cube", 37th America's Cup, Barcelona, Countdown Timer, CUPRA, CUPRA Terramar, Grant Dalton, Omega, partnership, SEAT, sporting events, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. is set to significantly expand its solar energy capacity with the installation of 39,000 new solar panels across its three production facilities in Martorell, El Prat, and Barcelona. This expansion, known as SEAT al Sol 2, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, the Spanish automotive brand, visited the FC Barcelona Women’s team training facility to gift each player with one of their latest car models. The players had the choice between the fully-electric CUPRA Born and the CUPRA Formentor … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, News, Spain, Sports
Tagged Aitana Bonmatí, Alexia Putellas, Bruna Vilamala, Car Models, Claudia Pina, CUPRA, CUPRA Born, CUPRA Formentor VZ5 BAT, FC Barcelona Women's Team, Irene Paredes, María León, Marta Torrejón, Ona Batlle, partnership, Sandra Paños, SEAT, sports
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and the Volkswagen Group have taken a significant step towards localizing the production of electric vehicles by allocating over 75% of the material costs for the Small BEV project to suppliers based in Spain. This move … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Electric Vehicle Project, Marc Riera, partnership, SEAT, Small BEV, Spanish Suppliers, sustainability, Volkswagen, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA, the Spanish automaker, has made its mark in Paris by opening its first CUPRA City Garage on the prestigious Boulevard de la Madeleine. The new City Garage, celebrated with an event featuring French pastry chef Jeffrey Cagnes … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged CUPRA, electric SUV, Inaugural City Garage, Paris, partnership, Robert Breschkow, SEAT, sustainability, Wayne Griffiths
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has been awarded the 2023 Effectiveness Grand Prize by the Spanish Association of Advertisers (AEA) for its advertising and communication strategy developed in collaboration with &Rosàs and PHD Media since its launch in 2018. Additionally, CUPRA received … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged 2023 Effectiveness Grand Prize, Awards, CUPRA, Innovative Brand Strategy, SEAT, Sven Schuwirth
(IN BRIEF) Lucas di Grassi, the most successful driver in Formula E history, is making his return to the competition as part of the ABT CUPRA team for the forthcoming season, set to commence in Mexico on January 13, 2024. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Entertainment, Industrial, Management, Media, News, Spain, Sports
Tagged ABB FIA Formula E, ABT CUPRA, Competition, Formula E Season, Lucas di Grassi, Mexico, Nico Müller, SEAT, sport, Xavi Serra
(IN BRIEF) ABT CUPRA XE achieved an outstanding performance at the Island X Prix in Sardinia during the Extreme E season. The team, led by drivers Klara Andersson and Sébastien Loeb, secured a podium finish in both races, earning a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Entertainment, Industrial, Italy, Management, Media, News, Spain
Tagged ABT CUPRA XE, Double Podium Finish, Extreme E season, Island X Prix, Klara Andersson, Sardinia, SEAT, Sébastien Loeb, Xavi Serra
(IN BRIEF) CUPRA has partnered with Italian eyewear brand L.G.R for the second time to unveil a new eyewear collection. The collaboration features three sunglasses models: Tribe, Reunion Metal Explorer, and Nomad II, each embodying the unique design perspective and … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Automotive, Business, Industrial, Italy, Management, News, Spain
Tagged CUPRA, fashion, L.G.R, Luca Gnecchi Ruscone, Nomad II, partnership, Reunion Metal Explorer, SEAT, sunglasses, Sven Schuwirth, Tribe
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. and its brands SEAT, CUPRA, and SEAT MÓ have expanded their partnership with Catorce/DDB, a Barcelona-based creative agency. Catorce/DDB will continue as the global creative agency for the automotive company under a new three-year contract starting … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Marketing, News, Spain
Tagged &Rosàs, Catorce/DDB, creative agency, CUPRA, Jordi Rosàs, José Maria Roca, Juan Carlos Ortiz, partnership, SEAT, Sven Schuwirth
(IN BRIEF) SEAT is partnering with SEAQUAL INITIATIVE and Autoneum to enhance sustainability and circular economy efforts. SEAT becomes the first car manufacturer to utilize LABEL blue by BORGERS® recycled materials, which will help remove over 2 million plastic bottles … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Environment, Industrial, Spain
Tagged Arona, Autoneum, circular economy, Dr. Werner Tietz, LABEL blue by BORGERS®, Marina Pack, Marine Litter, Plastic bottles, polyester marine fibres, recycled materials, recycled materials from marine plastics, SEAQUAL INITIATIVE, SEAQUAL® YARN, SEAT, SEAT Ibiza, upcycled marine plastic
(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen Group’s volume brands, Volkswagen, Škoda, SEAT/CUPRA, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, have published a quarterly report for the first time, showing their positive performance in the first quarter of 2023. The report reflects a doubling of operating profit … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Management
Tagged CUPRA, full-electric vehicles, Operating profit, SEAT, ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Volkswagen, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Volkswagen Group
(NOTICIA EN BREVE) En el primer trimestre de 2023, el Grupo Volkswagen entregó 141.000 vehículos eléctricos (BEV), un aumento del 42 % en comparación con el mismo período de 2022. Europa fue el principal contribuyente a este crecimiento, con un … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In the first quarter of 2023, Volkswagen Group delivered 141,000 electric vehicles (BEVs), an increase of 42% compared to the same period in 2022. Europe was the main contributor to this growth, with a 68% increase in deliveries. … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) SEAT S.A. has won the European Sport & Healthy Company 2022 award in the Gold category for its projects related to the health and physical activity of its employees and of Spanish society in general. Among them were … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Business, Healthcare, Management, News, Security & Safety, Spain
Tagged Awards, CARS (Health Care and Rehabilitation Centre) project, Dr. Bonaventura Clotet, emergencies, health, mental health, pandemic response, Patricia Such, safety, SEAT, Spain, Wayne Griffiths, wellbeing
Thomas Schäfer, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Head of the ‘Volume’ brand group , succeeds Murat Aksel, who is stepping down as Chairman but will remain a member of the Supervisory Board Schäfer: “ŠKODA … Read the full press release
Thomas Schäfer, presidente del Consejo de Administración de Volkswagen Passenger Cars y director del grupo de marcas ‘Volume’, sucede a Murat Aksel, quien deja el cargo de presidente pero seguirá siendo miembro del Consejo de Supervisión Schäfer: “ŠKODA es una … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, has announced the succession of Thomas Schmall by Thomas Schäfer as the Chairman of the company’s Board of Directors. Schäfer, CEO of Volkswagen … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Spain
Tagged appointment, CUPRA, Daimler AG, Daniela Cavallo, Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Josep Piqué, Dr. Oliver Blume, Dr. Stefan Piëch, Luis Comas Martínez de Tejada, Mark Porsche, SEAT, SEAT S.A., ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) MARTORELL, 1-Jul-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., ein zum Volkswagen Konzern gehörender spanischer Automobilhersteller, hat die Nachfolge bekannt gegeben von Thomas Schmall durch Thomas Schäfer als Vorstandsvorsitzenden der Gesellschaft. Schäfer, CEO der Marke Volkswagen, wird die Position zum 8. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Industrial, Management, Spain
Tagged appointment, CUPRA, Daimler AG, Daniela Cavallo, Dr. Ingrun-Ulla Bartölke, Dr. Josep Piqué, Dr. Oliver Blume, Dr. Stefan Piëch, Luis Comas Martínez de Tejada, Mark Porsche, SEAT, SEAT S.A., ŠKODA, Thomas Schäfer, Thomas Schmall, Volkswagen
(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 3-Nov-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Volkswagen AG (ETR: VOW3), one of the world’s leading manufacturers of automobiles and commercial vehicles, has announced it will become a new shareholder of EIT InnoEnergy, the world’s leading innovation engine for sustainable energy. … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Germany, Industrial, Netherlands, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Audi, automobile manufacturers, Bentley, Bugatti, carmaker, climate tech, Cupra ŠKODA, decarbonisation, Diego Pavia, Ducati, EIT InnoEnergy, electromobility, energy transition, European Battery Alliance, European Green Hydrogen Acceleration Centre, European Institute of Innovation and Technology, European Solar Initiative, H2 Green Steel, Jens Wiese, Lamborghini, Northvolt, Porsche, renewable energy tech, SEAT, start-ups, sustainable energy, transport sector, Volkswagen, Volkswagen AG, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles
CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID now available in both 5-door and Sportstourer body styles with a power output of 204PS, in addition to the 245PS variant Plug-in hybrid variants to account for more than half of CUPRA Leon sales The introduction of … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 204PS CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID, 245PS e-HYBRID, alternative powertrain, Arnaud Hacault, CUPRA, CUPRA Formentor, CUPRA Leon, CUPRA Leon e-HYBRID, CUPRA Leon Sportstourer, e-HYBRID powertrain, electrification, Fernando Salvador, Jan Conesa, plug-in hybrid vehicles, powertrain, SEAT, Wayne Griffiths
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 5-Feb-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT announces that it has joined the Board of Directors of REDI (Business Network for LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion), the first business and expert network on diversity and inclusion in … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Management, News, Society, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged carmaker, disability, diversity, Diversity Leaders report, ethnicity, Eva Pérez, Financial Times, FT-Statista, gender balance, Guillermo Cerrón, Inclusion, LGBT+, María Contelles, Miguel Castro, Miguel Díez, Natalia Rincón, Óscar Muñoz, race, REDI, respect, SEAT, sexual orientation, stereotypes, tolerance, Xavier Ros
The Car of the Year 2021 is judged by a panel of 60 prestigious motoring journalists from across Europe, representing 23 countries The final winner will be announced on March 1st (PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 8-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Sports car … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arnaud Hacault, CUPRA, CUPRA Ateca, CUPRA Formentor, CUPRA Leon, Fernando Salvador, Jan Conesa, motoring journalists, plug-in hybrid, powertrains, SEAT, SUV, The Car of the Year 2021, The CUPRA Formentor, vehicles, Wayne Griffiths
The new Test Center Energy requires an investment of more than 7 million euros Vehicles, cell modules and battery groups can be tested in the facility’s 1,500 m2 area and 1.3 megawatts of testing capacity The future centre will position … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Investment, News, Science, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged automotive battery lab, CUPRA, electric vehicles, electrification, electrified vehicles, energy systems, hybrid vehicles, Leon, Martorell, SEAT, SEAT Mii, SEAT Tarraco, TCE, Test Center Energy, Werner Tietz
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 10-Aug-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Spanish automobile manufacturer SEAT, part of Volkswagen Group, has announced it is celebrating its 70th anniversary during 2020. The automaker’s rich history includes 70 years of ingenious approach: peculiar cars, for celebrities, for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arnaud Hacault, Barcelona 92 Olympics, Carrozzeria Savio, convertible minivan, Electric car, electric SEAT, electric SEAT Toledo, Felipe VI, Fernando Salvador, Ibiza, Ibiza King, Jan Conesa, John Paul II, Mattracks, Olympic flame, Pies Descalzos, Pietro Frua, Rayton Fissore, SEAT, SEAT 600, SEAT Ateca, SEAT Heritage Collection, SEAT Ibiza, SEAT Ibiza Rey, SEAT icon, SEAT Leon CUPRA, SEAT Marbella Pick Up, SEAT Panda "Papamóvil", SEAT Savio, SEAT special cars, SEAT Toledo
The new SEAT Ateca 2020 brings a design evolution to the compact SUV thanks to its more emotional exterior design language and its updated interior The compact SUV offers a fully connected user experience for customers The new SEAT Ateca … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, News, Spain, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arnaud Hacault, automotive, compact SUV, Fernando Salvador, Jan Conesa, SEAT, SEAT Ateca 2020, SUV
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 18-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Spanish automaker SEAT in partnership with the first privately owned TV network in Germany SAT.1 announced they hosted an exclusive live concert with the German pop star Tim Bendzko that was organised as … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Entertainment, Germany, Marketing, Media
Tagged Cristina Vall-Llosada, drive-in cinemas, Fabrizio Carpo, Giuseppe Fiordispina, global drive-in concert, Jason Lusty, Kappa Future Festival, live concert, Lollapalooza, music, Oporto, Primavera Sound, SAT.1, SEAT, social distancing, Sonar, Tim Bendzko, Wireless festival
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 2-Mar-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wayne Griffiths has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of CUPRA. The appointment expands Griffiths’ responsibility as SEAT Executive Vice-President for Sales and Marketing and CUPRA Chief Executive Officer. CUPRA Board … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, News, Spain, Transportation & Logistics, Travel
Tagged Alejandro Mesonero-Romanos, Antonino Labate, Antonio Vidal Tost, appointment, AUDI AG, Axel Andorff, Carlos Galindo, Carsten Isensee, CUPRA, CUPRA Leon, Francesca Sangalli, Ignacio Prieto, Ingolstadt, Jaime Puig, Khaled Soussi, Luis Comas, Marta Almuni, SEAT, the CUPRA Garage, the CUPRA Racing Factory, Volkswagen Group, Wayne Griffiths, Xavier Serra
Ametller Origen café-restaurant to open at the ground floor of CASA SEAT (PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 25-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT selects Ametller Origen as its partner to cater to the culinary needs of CASA SEAT. SEAT’s multidisciplinary venue in the … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 22-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT announces the appointment of Alfonso Sancha as new executive Vice-president for Purchasing. He will assume his position on September 1st and will be a part of the SEAT Executive Committee. He will … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Management, News, Spain
Tagged Alfonso Sancha, appointment, Blanca Marco, Cristina Vall-Llosada, driver asistance systems, e-mobility, Klaus Ziegler, Luca de Meo, purchasing, SEAT, Volkswagen Group
(PRESS RELEASE) MADRID, 27-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT has been recognised for its commitment to natural gas as an alternative fuel by the Sedigas, the Spanish Gas Association. The recognition is in the form of the “Energy and Sustainability” award, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, News, Spain
Tagged Alternative fuel, Arona, Award, biogas, biomethane, Blanca Marco, circular economy, CNG, CNG powered SUV, CO2 emissions, compressed natural gas, Cristina Vall-Llosada, Emissions Reduction, energy efficiency, Ibiza, José Domínguez Abascal, Leon, Luca de Meo, Martorell factory, mobility, natural gas, pollution, recognition, Reina Sofía National Museum of Art, renewable gas, SEAT, Sedigas, sustainability, sustainable mobility, well to wheel
(PRESS RELEASE) MARTORELL, 31-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT’s recognition as a Top Employer in Spain consolidates the company’s commitment to the professional development of its more than 15,000 employees. Top Employer has given the car maker its seal of approval for … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Awards, Management, News, Society, Spain
Tagged best company to work for in Spain, career growth, employee well-being, Employees, human resources, Industry 4.0, more paid leave, SEAT, SEAT DisrUP, SEAT Talent Xperience, social benefits, talent recruitment, variable remuneration system, work life balance, workforce, working conditions, Xavier Ros
The R&D centre will be located in Hefei and will focus on key areas such as electrification, connectivity and autonomous driving Thanks to the strong support of shareholders, among them SEAT, JAC Volkswagen will continue moving forward with its innovation-driven … Read the full press release
The strategic agreement aims at supporting the implementation of CNG and bio-CNG infrastructure and research and development projects SEAT is the brand with the most comprehensive CNG vehicle lineup in Europe Snam is a European leader in gas infrastructure and … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Energy, Gas & Oil, Infrastructure & Utilities, Italy, Spain
Tagged CNG, Luca de Meo, Marco Alverà, mobility, natural gas, renewable gas, SEAT, Snam, sustainable
The report by the Financial Times singles out 100 leading European companies in the field of digitalisation The selected companies stand out for their ability to adapt to new technologies in an innovative way SEAT, recognised for tackling digital challenges … Read the full press release
The Audi A1 becomes the second premium car made in Spain after the Audi Q3 The new Audi A1 will enhance synergies and efficiencies with SEAT Ibiza and Arona MARTORELL, 10-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Production of the Audi A1 is already … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Industrial, Spain
Tagged Audi A1, Dr. Christian Vollmer, Martorell, Peter Kössler, SEAT, Spain
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