New sales manager at the helm of Volvo Cars Cardiff


Volvo Cars Cardiff has appointed sales manager Matt Morris who is now heading up the sales team as the brand prepares for the arrival of the new V60 this summer. For Matt, who joined the automotive retail sector on leaving school ten years ago as a service advisor, the new role is the first time he has worked for the Volvo brand. Joining at an exciting time, Matt will oversee first deliveries later this year of the new V60, Volvo’s five-door, mid-size premium estate. Already, the newly launched premium compact SUV, the XC40, has been named European Car of the Year and What Car? Car of the Year and is proving hugely popular with car buyers. Having undertaken the sales manager role for another franchised manufacturer as well as undertaking positions in the service department, Matt had the right experience when the job became available at Volvo Cars Cardiff, located in Penarth Road. Commented Matt: “Te growing strengths of the Volvo brand including numerous award wins for recent vehicle launches, its on-going


reputation for developing innovative safety features


and exciting times ahead as the


manufacturer moves to all-hybrid/electric future and autonomous driving, makes the brand an excellent place for career progression. “I have the advantage of having a fantastic team in place whose


individual members


have developed exceptional relationships with customers and established the business in the city. My focus is now on building on such an excellent foundation to take the business to the next level. It promises to be an exciting journey and I am delighted to have been given this opportunity.” Added retailer principal Roger Pugsley: “We are delighted to welcome Matt to the business. It is unusual to have that combination of sales and service experience on the showroom floor and we think, along with his other qualities, Matt will take the business to new heights.” For more information visit Volvo Cars Cardiff at 281 Penarth Road, Cardiff, and online at https://www.volvocars.com/uk/find-a-dealer/ retailers/cardiff


Volvo Car UK announces the exciting new V60


Te new Volvo V60 premium mid-size estate is now available to order in the UK, with on-the-road prices starting at £31,810 for the D3 Momentum manual version. Te striking V60 is Volvo’s second new-generation 60 series model – aſter the multi-award-winning XC60 SUV – and is built on the company’s Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform. Every engine is a powerful yet efficient Drive-E unit, designed and built by Volvo. Te V60 also brings much of the cutting-edge connectivity, entertainment and safety technology from the larger 90 series cars – the S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV – to the premium mid-size estate segment. A choice of three 2.0-litre, four-cylinder engines is initially offered – D3 and D4 diesels, and a T5 petrol. Two petrol- electric plug-in Twin Engine hybrids and a second petrol engine are likely to be available within the next 12 months. Te D3, D4 and T5 V60s are all front- wheel drive. Both diesel engines are available with a six-speed manual or eight-speed automatic gearbox, while the petrol comes with the eight-speed automatic as standard. Te D3 offers 150hp, combined fuel consumption of up to 64.2mpg and CO2 emissions from just 117g/km. Te D4 has 190hp, combined fuel consumption of up to 64.0mpg and CO2 emissions also from just 117g/km. Te 250hp T5’s numbers are from 43.7mpg and 150g/km


respectively*. Tese figures are sure to make the V60 attractive to company car drivers and private buyers alike. Every V60 is generously equipped as standard. Even entry-level Momentum versions come with LED headlights, a powered tailgate, two-zone climate control with ‘CleanZone’ air-quality


platform is fitted to every model. Tis ground-breaking service allows you to control various functions of your car from your smartphone or smartwatch, including the ability to set the satellite navigation system and heat or cool the cabin before you even get in the car. You can also download trip information for


the V60 range. Tis assists with the steering (up to 80mph) and controls the acceleration and braking required to keep the car safely within lane markings and at the desired cruising speed or distance from any vehicle in front. Pilot Assist is an important step towards fully autonomous driving. A premium sound system by Harman Kardon is available (at £825), which offers


surround sound from its 14


system, a 12.3-inch driver’s information display and rear parking sensors. Volvo’s innovative Sensus touch screen control system is also standard. Tis nine-inch portrait-style screen works in conjunction with sophisticated voice-activated control technology to provide access to the car’s infotainment, convenience and safety systems. It includes satellite navigation with lifetime map updates, along with access to a range of cloud-based apps such as Spotify, TuneIn, Google Local Search and Yelp. Te Volvo On Call connected services


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the past 100 days, which is perfect for business users claiming fuel expenses. As you’d expect from a Volvo, the V60 comes with a full suite of cutting-edge safety aids. Tese include City Safety, which


brings automatic emergency


braking with pedestrian, cyclist and large animal detection, and steering support to help you steer around an object in an emergency. It also features the world-first application of automatic braking to help avoid a collision with an oncoming vehicle. Pilot Assist, Volvo’s advanced semi- autonomous drive aid, is available across


speakers, and a total output of 600W. For those wanting the ultimate audio experience, the superb range-topping Bowers & Wilkins system (£2,500) uses the same advanced digital surround sound processing as in the 90 series cars, and features 15 speakers and an output of 1,100W. Jon Wakefield, Volvo Car UK’s Managing Director, said: “Te new V60 offers stunning looks and class-leading space and practicality, combined with Volvo desirability and quality. With its competitive prices, luxurious equipment levels and cutting-edge technology, it is sure to be a hit with company car drivers and private buyers alike.” Te V60 is available to order now, with the first customer deliveries expected in late Q3 2018. Dynamic R-Design and rugged Cross Country versions will be available at a later date. For more information on the Volvo V60, and to use the new online configurator, please


go to www.volvocars.com/uk/ cars/new-models/v60 www.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com


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