With Easter falling early this year and a longer wait until the summer, it is likely to be one of the busiest on the roads in recent years, says the AA.
Getaway traffic is expected to peak Thursday, which the AA predicts is likely to be the busiest day of the year so far after the latest AA-Populus poll of 16,194 AA members revealed that close to half (47%) of respondents plan to drive somewhere on holiday or a driving outing on Maundy Thursday and more than two-fifths (44%) on Good Friday.
Volvo will spend about $500 million to build its first assembly plant in the United States as it pursues a global comeback under Chinese ownership.
Volvo is in advanced talks with several U.S. states and will announce a location within weeks with production starting in 2018, said CEO Hakan Samuelsson.
With the arrival of the new PEUGEOT 208 from June, the brand is launching a world-first technology for a production vehicle – a unique ‘textured paint’ finish.
The texture – which is subtly granular to the touch – is more hard-wearing and easier to care for than conventional matt paint. It offers exceptional resistance to micro-scratching and doesn’t suffer through frequent car washing.
