Volkswagen Group to Buy Italdesign Giugiaro?

Volkswagen's master plan is all about numbers. Being the biggest, baddest automaker out there. That's why it isn't any surprise to hear that Volkswagen might be bringing Italdesign Giugiaro under its wing (nothing is official yet).
An acquisition would be another major part of VW's world takeover scheme, assisting with the goal selling 10 million vehicles in 2018. Its ten brands intend to release sixty new or updated models this year, so more designers and engineers are needed.
Now is far from the first time that VW and Giugiaro have worked together. The Italian design house has helped create a variety of cars for those aforementioned ten brands.
The list includes: VW's Golf Mk1, Passat Mk1, Scirocco Mk1, and W12 / Nardo concepts; Audi's 80; Bugatti's EB118, EB218, and 18/3 Chiron; Porsche's 1970 Tapiro; Lamborghini's Marco Polo and Cala; Seat's Ibiza Mk1, Toledo Mk1 & Mk2, Córdoba Mk1, and Málaga.
Expect more news as it hits.

By Phil Alex

Via: Autoweek

Italdesign Giugiaro Gallery of Production and Concept Models

New Seat Exeo Tech Models with Additional Goodies

Seat is upgrading its Exeo (yes, that's the Spanish-ized version of the previous Audi A4) lineup in Britain with the introduction of two new trim levels called SE Tech and Sport Tech.
Available to order now with first deliveries to take place in the UK this summer, the Tech versions are said to add a total of £3,270 worth of extra equipment £3,270 for just £875 over the price of the standard SE and Sport models.
All Tech models get a DVD-based color screen satellite navigation, BOSE premium audio upgrade, black leather upholstery and an iPod connection in lieu of the standard glove compartment-mounted USB port
Included as standard in the new SE Tech and Sport Tech cars are DVD-based colour screen satellite navigation, BOSE premium audio upgrade, luxurious black leather upholstery and an iPod connection in lieu of the standard glove compartment-mounted USB port.
The Tech trim levels are offered on both the sedan and station-wagon versions of the Exeo with a choice of two 2.0-turbo diesel engines (143HP or 170HP). Prices start from £21,270.

Model derivative	Price (RRP)
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CR 143 PS SE Tech	£21,270
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CR 143 PS Sport Tech	£22,235
SEAT Exeo 2.0 TDI CR 170 PS Sport Tech	£23,155
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI CR 143 PS SE Tech	£22,290
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI CR 143 PS Sport Tech	£23,255
SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TDI CR 170 PS Sport Tech	£24,175

Seat Announces Sporty Looking Ibiza SC Sport Limited Edition

Seat has announced the availability of a new special edition version of its three-door Ibiza SC (Sports Coupe) for the German market. The Ibiza SC Sport Limited comes in a Lamborghini-like "Lumina Orange" finish and only with the not-so sporty 105HP 1.6-liter petrol engine. The production run will be limited to 300 cars.
The specialness of the car comes from an extra equipment package that adds value via numerous features.
On the outside, the Ibiza SC Sport Limited is distinguished by the 17-inch alloy wheels finished in black and shod in beefier sport tires, an aerodynamic kit with a new front bumper, side skirts, roof spoiler and a unique rear bumper housing faux air vents on both corners, a diffuser and two tail pipes mounted centrally.
In addition, the car's rooftop and exterior mirrors are finished in black.
The two-tone color theme is continued inside as the air-vent rings, gearbox knob, door panel trims as well as the seams on the thick-rimmed steering wheel and sport seats are all finished in orange. The aluminum pedal set and additional standard features such as rain sensors and park assist system complete the package.
The new Ibiza SC Sport Limited is priced at €20,620 or at today's exchange rates, about US$25,500 (including taxes).

Redesigned Seat Altea Minivan Drawings Real?

After the 2011 Ford Explorer sketch (fake), 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL 63 AMG picture (real) and the Volvo S60 Coupe-Convertible photo (fake), we now have yet another group of images of an alleged future model out in the open. This time it's a set of drawings of the Leon/Golf/Octavia/TT/A3 etc. etc. based Seat Altea / Altea XL minivan.
So are these drawings real? Yes they are but there's a catch; as our fellow Spanish Autobloggers pointed out and as we confirmed by checking the official European trademark office, these drawings were submitted to the agency on December 12, 2007.
Three years is a long time in the automotive industry, so our best guess would be that these sketches are either from an early prototype of the production Altea XL or a redesign proposal that never received the green light.

Via: Es.Autoblog.com