Read on for a run-down on one of the most cutting-edge car manufacturers worldwide, or click a link to get more information on what interests you. Based in Spain and active in over 70 countries, we at SEAT are dedicated to producing cars that excel in design and radiate vitality and sporty character. Something we sum up as 'SEAT auto emoción'. Our own renowned technical centre, combined with the resources of the Volkswagen Group, give us access to some of the finest engineers, test facilities and motoring technology in the world. This will allow us to fulfil our aim of becoming the most unconventional, extrovert and athletic car brand around. Celebrating our 60th anniversary in 2010, we're one of the youngest players on the European motoring scene. This allows us to combine brash, new methods and philosophies with the expertise and experience of more than 11,000* employees. Not to mention the additional resources and knowledge of the Volkswagen Group. The result? A radical new approach built on a solid base of specialised experience. *Excluding the staff of our Technical Centre Our stable currently includes 8 SEAT models: the new Ibiza, the Altea, Altea XL and Altea Freetrack, the Leon, the Cordoba, the Alhambra and the Toledo. Two thirds of our production are exported, mainly to Europe, but also to over seventy countries on five continents – while our strongest and most loyal market remains to date Spain. Within the next 10 years we aim to expand our range to up to 40 premium quality products and increase our foothold in Eastern Europe – watch out for a vehicle suiting your needs coming to a SEAT dealer near you soon! It goes without saying that extensive R&D is a vital part of creating vehicles fit for today and ready to face the future. Over 1,100 highly qualified people from various national backgrounds are at work at the SEAT Technical Centre in Martorell, Spain, 30km from Barcelona. Their task: to design cars that incorporate customers’ requirements and ideas and that will become part of the SEAT range over the coming years – all the while reducing development periods and production cost and increasing quality. Inaugurated by His Majesty King Juan Carlos I in 1993, our Martorell plant is the beating heart of the firm and one of the most advanced production facilities in Europe. The numbers: 7,000 people work on morning, afternoon and night shifts in 13 buildings on a vast complex covering 2,800,000m2  in order to ensure a daily production of 2,000 units. Annual output comes close to 425,000 vehicles. 2007: 398,704 vehicles produced at SEAT's Martorell plant 412,946 SEAT Brand vehicles produced 408,720 Wholesales of new vehicles Net Sales: €5,571m After Tax Profits: €169m