Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com Autoblog http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/feedlogo.gif Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/<![CDATA[SEAT starts construction of new Spanish plant to build Audi Q3]]>http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/19/seat-starts-construction-of-new-spanish-plant-to-build-audi-q3/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/19/seat-starts-construction-of-new-spanish-plant-to-build-audi-q3/http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/19/seat-starts-construction-of-new-spanish-plant-to-build-audi-q3/#commentsFiled under: , , ,



When the Audi Q3 compact CUV hits the streets in 2011, its assembly will be handled by the workers at VW's Spanish division, SEAT. In preparation for the crossover's arrival SEAT is building an all-new body shop at its Martorell factory. Like other modern body shops, the 322,000 square-foot facility will be heavily automated with over 300 robots handling most of the welding and stamp manipulation.

A ceremony was held at the site this week to lay the cornerstone for the new building, and as is typical for these types of events, all the usual politicians and dignitaries turned out for their photo op. The €300 million euro factory is the largest investment made by SEAT in 15 years, and signals that the Volkswagen group tends to keep it around for a while. An estimated 1,500 people will be employed building the Q3 when it launches in two years.

Continue reading SEAT starts construction of new Spanish plant to build Audi Q3

SEAT starts construction of new Spanish plant to build Audi Q3 originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 18:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>audi q3audi q3 crossoveraudi q3 martorellaudi q3 productionaudi q3 seatAudiQ3AudiQ3CrossoverAudiQ3MartorellAudiQ3ProductionAudiQ3Seatbody shopBodyShopcornerstoneseatFri, 19 Jun 2009 18:04:00 EST