The Chinese car maker has already announced a factory it will build in Hungary as it pushes expansion outside its home country and both investments will create thousands of jobs.
A rise in customer demand has prompted a welcome return for the V60 and V90 estate cars to Volvo’s UK range.
The models were removed from the portfolio in the summer last year, but now the mid-size V60 is available in Plus and Ultra specifications with either the T6 or T8 petrol-electric plug-in hybrid powertrains, which combine a 145hp electric motor with a 253hp or 310hp petrol engine respectively, or the 197hp B4 mild-hybrid petrol powertrain while the larger V90 offers the same trim choices, exclusively with plug-in hybrid power – the T6 for the Plus version and the T8 for the Ultra.
Toyota and Lexus have introduced complimentary insurance excess protection and up to £350 contribution once a claim is resolved.
It applies to new or used models bought at a franchised dealership and been serviced in the last 60 days.
eBay, one of the UK’s largest online automotive marketplaces, will take part in Goodwood Festival of Speed’s iconic hillclimb for the first time at this year’s event this week.
It will send its newly converted 1975 Mk1 Ford Transit up the famous Hill on Thursday 11 July with TV presenter and architect George Clarke behind the wheel after it has been lovingly restored using period-correct running gear, brakes and suspension, all sourced from the online marketplace, with the interior undergoing extensive changes, allowing it to operate as a pop-up eBay Store and event support vehicle.
