Norton Way Corporate Magazine - 100th ISSUE!

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Mazda 2 The Award Winning Car Earlier this year the all-new Mazda2 was named Car of the Year in the annual Car Dealer Power Awards. norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION OCT 12 Milder than average! 27TH CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Martin Long’s report 10 WINTER OFFER CARS & OFFERS The eagerly anticipated 308GTi norton way Peugeot NOV 13 Period looks changeable 25TH norton way CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Way Group Corporate Newsletter. March sees the release of the 16 Plate registration and marks the start of a busy period for the industry. In this month’s edition we take a The HR-V, The extensive range of Accessories available on the new NP300 Navara, Mazda’s nomination for World Car of the Year, the amazing new 208 engine as well as news from all our staff across the group. THE MOST VERSTILE NISSAN NAVARA NEW PEUGEOT 208 New 208 Breaks Economy Record 6 MAR 17 20TH CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 4 6 Shaving weight all over the range 10 ROAD TO THE ARCTIC 12 THE MAZDA 3 SPORT BLACK NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION MAY 19 Spring, it’s coming? norton way Impressive month for Honda Most dependable UK car brand 2016 Are Mazda launching Pick-Up? NISSAN BEST SUV 10 Road tax and Ecotricity changes 16 MAZDA TO LAUNCH A PICK-UP IN THE UK? AUG 22 Belgium GP, Aug 28th Summer is finally here! CHECK OUT OUR LATEST CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Finally arrived 6 Brand New Peugeot 3008 DKR Now with BlueHDi Technology To visit Norton Way Peugeot READY? SET? DAKAR! norton way Peugeot OCT 24 Paris Motor Show 1-16th CHiswick honda bikes DEC 26 25 Winter's here, READ MORE ABOUT THE NEW Type R exclusive launch Saturday 8th August saw an exclusive launch event held by Chiswick Honda, to release the new Civic Type R. Type R enthusiasts from the surrounding area got a first look at the vehicle that has received so much national hype as of late. JUST OUR TYPE News from our Type R launch 4 ALL THAT JAZZ 3rd generation Jazz is launched 5 JAZZY DEAL great deal on the new Jazz 10 TYPE TRACK DAY We unleash the beast at Bedford Autodrome See the generations Honda Civic SEPT 11 28TH Chiswick honda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP NOV 13 25TH 2 NEW MODELS LAUNCHED 4 DIGITAL MAZDA IS 10! 6 MX5: 12 REPRESENTING IN BARCELONA Our Glen travels to represent Mazda 10 LIMITED TIME OFFERS Norton Way Mazda 8 WORLD PREMIER FROM MAZDA Unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show MX-5: FOUR GENERATIONS, ONE ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY norton way mazda CONTACT DEALER ISSUE MONTH FULL MOON SOCIAL NORTON WAY ISSUE 13 NOV 2015 FORECAST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 PEUGEOT ANNIVERSARIES 4 NEW PEUGEOT 208 New 208 Breaks Economy Record 6 Peugeot ambassadors performing well 8 2016 A YEAR OF PEUGEOT ANNIVERSARIES 12 norton way Peugeot CONTACT DEALER ISSUE MONTH SOCIAL FORECAST MAR F1 SEASON STARTS! 17 20TH 10 AN UNLIKELY STUNT BIKE? The Africa Twin continues to surprise 4 Superbike Championship 6 MOTOGP REPORT 8 BLIND SPOT MONITORING Coming to Honda Motorbikes? 12 OFFERS Some great offers just for you BLIND SPOT MONITORING Coming to Honda Motorcycles? CONTACT DEALER CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE MAY NEXT MOTOGP RACE: 19 CHiswick honda bikes ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 BEST AD CAMPAIGN Peugeot 308 wins 4 6 INDUSTRY CHANGES Road tax and Ecotricity changes 10 SUMMER OFFER 12 PEUGEOT’S VISION FOR THE FUTURE norton way Peugeot AUG 22 Summer is finally here! Nissan going green 6 BE AN ELECTRIC PRO Quick Start Guide to going Electric Class-leading emissions and more 10 11 CLASS LEADING EMISSIONS another reason to choose the Nissan Navara norton way Nissan OCT 24 its way! The Honda CR-V Wimbledon park DEC 26 18 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Order your 65 plate today! 65 PLATES IN OUR SHOWROOM TODAY! Welcome to September edition of our Norton Way Honda newsletter which brings with it the arrival of new 65 plate! To celebrate we are offering some fantastic deals across the entire range so it’s a great time to head down to our showroom and capitalise on some amazing savings including low rate finance and low monthly payment currently available on Here at Norton Way Honda the entire Honda range is available to view and test drive with over 60 bikes always on display. This means one of our fantastic fully qualified and friendly sales staff will be able to assist you in finding the perfect bike for you. Click here to view the offers available on the current model line-up. 8 2 HONDA’S 700TH WIN 4 OFFER HONDA: PCX 125 A great offer on the Honda PCX 125 6 MOTO GP MID SEASON 12 10 TYPE TRACK DAY nW honda bikes CONTACT DEALER MONTH SEPT FULL MOON SOCIAL 11 28TH FORECAST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CHiswick honda bikes HONDA AT GOODWOOD REVIVAL 8 THE NEW CB125F Escape The Urban Tussle The 44th Tokyo Motor Show 2015 Our five top tips for the Winter 10 NOV 13 Period looks changeable 25TH CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHiswick honda bikes OUT AND ABOUT IN 2016 2 10 Amazing Offers only Chiswick Honda THANK MOTOGP FOR THAT 20.03.16 IT’S BACK Awards, Conferences and more 12 CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION MAR 17 Springtime 20TH CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 4 6 Mazda MX-5: Truly One in Million 8 HATCHBACK OR FASTBACK? 12 COUNTDOWN TO OUR NEW DEALERSHIP OPENING BEGINS the mazda 3 Hatchback Fastback? v norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION JUN 20 coming... BLACK EDITIONS AVAILABLE NOW 4 6 NISSAN BEST SUV In the 2016 Telegraph Car Awards Road tax and Ecotricity changes Don’t get burned this summer, save with us 10 12 norton way Nissan AUG 22 finally here! Rugby Players Honda Bikes day 12 things you need to know about them Guess whose back? (spoiler: the varadero) CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHiswick honda bikes Japan Oct 16th OCT 24 NORTON WAY CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP New car. New experience Streamlined design, efficient engine power, clever on-board technology; discover innovation in the new Nissan Pulsar and enjoy added comfort and confidence on the road. The new Nissan has been awarded five-star rating by EuroNCAP; the safety tests highlight the car’s exceptional levels of protection for driver and passengers. 2 THE NEW PULSAR A new car. A new experience. 4 RUN A NISSAN FOR 2PENCE No oil, no petrol, no doubt! 6 THE JUKE-R A 478bhp, four-wheel-drive headcase 12 10 Nissan’s electrifying drives in Europe 8 At the Highlands and Islands Airports READ MORE ABOUT THE ALL norton way Nissan SEPT 11 28TH 2 New breed supercar 6 THE CLARITY FUEL CELL At the 2015 tokyo motor show 8 5 STAR FOR SAFETY Safety rating from the European Independent Safety Organisation 14 CHILDREN IN NEED 12 Some great new service plans for you 10 Choose which Civic best suits you ANEWBREEDOFSUPERCAR THE HONDA NSX CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE DEC 14 25TH norton way CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Welcome to the April edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate Newsletter. This edition marks the beginning of Spring and focuses on the prestigious awards that our fantastic brands have won in the first quarter of the year. As well as exploring the fruits of delight of our Spring news. AWARDS FOR MAZDA, HONDA AND NISSAN! High scores and new prototypes SUCCESS FOR MAZDA at the UK Car of the Year Awards 6 APR 18 3RD JUN 20 Canada, 8 Ways Honda is shaping it 6 USED CAR BUYING How to be Used Car Buying Pro 8 FUN FACTS HR-V in Simple Fun Facts 14 2016 CIVIC HONDA CONNECT Stunning in every way SUMMER OFFER Don’t get burned this summer, save with us 2018 CR-V & investment in Hydrogen cars WAYS HONDA HAS BEEN SHAPING THE WORLD OF TOMORROW 8 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE norton way Strengthens team in UK Revolutionary evolution The new Peugeot 2008 SUV KIA NEW RELEASE 12 THE ALL-NEW KIA NIRO SEPT 23 Italian GP, Sept 4th Summer is still here! CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION norton way PARIS MOTOR SHOW Honda 2017 Civic & Type R 6 New Kia Rio coming in 2017 Paris Motor Show report CONTACT DEALER NOV 25 NEXT F1 GP: CHECK OUT OUR LATEST NORTON WAY norton way GENERATION NISSAN JUKE New Juke to be built in Britain 2 PEUGEOT ON TOP FORM 4 NEW MAZDA SUV? New Mazda Koeru SUV at Frankfurt 6 CIVIC TOURER CONCEPT 10 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Welcome to the new edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate newsletter. Brought to you via a new online reader that allows you to comment on and share articles. This month we bring you news featuring Peugeot and Suzuki on top form at 66th IAA International Frankfurt Motor Show, a peak at the new Mazda Koeru SUV, the Honda Civic Tourer Active Life Concept car and great news for Nissan Juke and Britains car manufacturing sector. UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT DEALER OCT FULL MOON 12 average! 27TH DEC 14 25TH Ice, ice baby! 2 12 BBC CHILDREN IN NEED 10 MAZDA6 8 MX5: THE SPYDER RX- VISION Rumours for 2017 are circulating norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION 2 MOTORSHOW REPORT The latest from Geneva 4 NSX PRICING 6 10 F1 SEASON REPORT Our report from Melbourne GP THE HONDA MCLAREN MP4-31 We look under the ‘hood’ and ask, is Alonso the luckiest F1 driver alive? norton way honda CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE APR 18 3RD CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION 2 Introducing the next generation 8 Reasons to Visit Norton Way Peugeot GTI RANGE EXPANDS Don’t get burned this summer! norton way Peugeot Jun 9th JUN 20 CHECK US OUT ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 4 Special OPENING offers 8 KIA NEW RELEASE THE KIA SPORTAGE 10 KIA OPTIMA SPORTSWAGON WE’RE OPEN! GWR KIA CONTACT DEALER MONTH SEPT 1 2 2017 CIVIC 4 6 12 10 2017 HONDA CR-V 8 HIGH ALTITUDE ART NSX Hummingbird geoglyph 2017: exciting times norton way honda CONTACT DEALER CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE NEXT F1 GP: NOV 25 Honda Ranked Top for Customer Service Honda has ranked highest amongst volume brands when it comes to UK customer satisfaction with vehicle servicing, according to new research out today. 2 Honda tops the customer rankings 4 HONDA PROJECT 2&4 6 PLEASINGLY PERFECT The all new Honda HR-V 12 10 CIVIC TOURER ACTIVE New Honda concept announced 8 CUSTOMER SERVICE REPORT CONTACT DEALER OCT FULL MOON 12 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE average! 27TH FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP IDS CONCEPT 2 AUTONOMOUS DRIVE Nissan plan for future with IDS Concept 4 EV ON THE MAP! Campaign to get EVs on the map 6 JUKE FOLDED IN BRITAIN by artist Owen Gildesleeve 10 The Nissan Qashqai Fun across the Norton Way Group January arrival announced! NISSAN PLANS FOR THE FUTURE norton way Nissan DEC 14 25TH CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 4 8 REVEALED IN NY... MX-5 RF REVEALED Mazda has revealed a brand new version of the MX-5 at the New York International Auto Show, labelled as the MX-5 RF (Retractable Fastback) norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION APR 18 Springtime 3RD THE FUTURE 4 Style Comes as Standard 6 NISSAN LEAF HEADLINES 50,000 produced & wedding bells NISSAN NP300 NAVARA Crowned best Pick-Up Don’t get burned this summer, save with us 10 NISSAN X-TRAIL STYLE IS HERE! (STYLE COMES AS STANDARD) norton way Nissan JUN 20 Summer is coming... #LetchworthLeafChallenge 4 Perfect for towing Caravans 6 JUKE 2017 Is new Juke on the way? Life on the road’s tough, Auto Glym tougher 10 12 NISSAN X-TRAIL The perfect choice for towing Caravans norton way Nissan SEPT 23 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP A trip down memory lane MacMillan Coffee Morning Success MX-5 MK1 VS MK4 TOP GEAR REVIEW norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION NOV 25 your MX-5 RF  CHiswick honda
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HONDA PROJECT 2&4 FRANKFURT DEBUT A combination of global creativity and craftsmanship, ‘Honda Project 2&4 powered by RC213V’, the winning entry from Honda’s ‘Global Design Project’, made its global debut at the 66th Frankfurt Motor Show. 2 HONDA TOP RANKING 4 6 PLEASINGLY PERFECT The all new Honda HR-V 11 8 CIVIC TOURER ACTIVE New Honda concept announced norton way honda CONTACT DEALER ISSUE MONTH OCT FULL MOON SOCIAL 12 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP FORECAST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE 27TH CHiswick honda bikes Updated bikes for 2016 16 Great value service plans available Some unmissable deals at 0% Rep. Integra, CBR500R, NC750X and more Annual Gold Wing Light Parade 18 CHILDREN IN NEED Fun and money raised at Norton Way Group CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION DEC 14 25TH Ice, ice baby! CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION 4 Peugeot Traveller and Peugeot 8 FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS THE FUTURE OF TRAVEL HAS ARRIVED We review the Peugeot Traveller i-LAB: The Ultimate VIP Shuttle norton way Peugeot APR 18 Springtime 3RD Interview with Inifinity Nik! 8 THE CB125F 2 CONFIRMED! Africa Twin is the best-selling adventure bike 10 CONFIRMED THE BEST-SELLING ADVENTURE BIKE CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Spain CHiswick honda bikes JUN 20 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 10 8 NEW REG PLATE SEASON 2 9 UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CHiswick honda bikes CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Judy Murray and Peugeot 6 Peugeot launch FREE2MOVE Peugeot impressing the Motoring Press CAKE, COFFEE & CHARITY MacMillan Coffee Morning Success Exclusive Norton Way Peugeot PARIS MOTOR SHOW REPORT PEUGEOT REVEALS ALL norton way Peugeot NOV 25 Australia 17-20th CHECK OUT OUR LATEST Peugeot on top at Frankfurt Motor Show Celebrating the Peugeot RCZ 10 This month we celebrate Peugeot’s top form at the 66th IAA International Frankfurt Motor Show; 308 GTi by Peugeot Sport Peugeot 308 R HYbrid and FRACTAL Concept made their debut appearances. We review in more detail the incredible Peugeot Fractal concept car; a new electric urban coupé of end in production of the RCZ. norton way Peugeot OCT 12 Milder than average! 27TH 2 New Products for 2016! 4 HAPPY BIRTHDAY HONDA We celebrate Honda’s 50th 6 12 CHISWICK HONDA PRESENTS Mario McPherson Presents the Honda HR-V 10 8 Honda Aircraft in production BLACKEDITION LIMITED EDITION CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FEB 16 22ND CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP MOTOR SHOW REPORT: Geneva 2016 4 Qashqai Breaks History Records 6 What the future might look like COMING SOON... New NV300 van Air-conditioning service 10 FUEL STATION OF THE FUTURE norton way Nissan APR 18 norton way honda CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE JUL 21 British GP, Jul 10th THE HONDA JAZZ Reviewed by little people 4 NEW SPORTS EXPERIENCE! ‘Total Airflow Management’ Concept 6 HONDAJET 12 FUNDRAISING for Team Paralympics GB AFTERSALES at Norton Way Honda The essential safety guide THE NSX TOTAL AIRFLOW MANAGEMENT CONCEPT SEPT 23 Summer Singapore GP Sept 18th CIVIC TYPE R Some facts you need to know 4 NSX ENGINE Insight with Yasuhide Sakamoto 6 TAKING SHAPE 2017 Civic & Civic Type R 12 NEW REG PLATE SEASON A new ‘66’ celebrate STEVENAGE FC Pre-season review, and more INSIGHT INTO NSX DEVELOPMENT norton way honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 PARIS MOTOR SHOW 2017 Nissan Micra Revealed 4 Nissan Navara EnGuard Concept 6 8 ELECTRIC UPDATE & GOLD Leaf EV Gets Bigger Battery Olympics 10 CAKE, COFFEE & CHARITY 11 PARIS MOTOR SHOW REPORT NISSAN REVEALS NEW MICRA 2017 norton way Nissan NOV 25 Autumn is definitely here  CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 3 QUALITY GUARANTEED New Commercial Vehicle Warranty 4 RAISING THE BAR THE all-new Nissan NP300 Navara 6 NISSAN GRIPZ CONCEPT A Radical Sports Crossover concept 11 8 GENERATION NISSAN JUKE New Juke to be built in Britain NISSAN GRIPZ CONCEPT A RADICAL SPORTS CROSSOVER ON PAGE 6 norton way Nissan OCT 12 27TH FEB 16 Quite a variety! 22ND 2 12 GOOD LUCK JOHN 10 MAZDA6 SALOON 8 MAZDA2 SMASHING Mazda has produced 3 million new-generation models norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHiswick honda bikes 8 2 Japan, Osaka 2016 10 OSAKA 2016 LAUNCH: CB CONCEPT TYPE II CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION MAR 17 Springtime norton way CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Zero Emissions are go! Mazda3 production up to 5million Little people review the Jazz PSA Group Targeting Electric Tech 8 SKODA HYBRID PSA GROUP TARGETING ELECTRIC TECH JUL 21 norton way PEUGEOT 5008 12 PEUGEOT 5008 A whole new dimension for SUVs OCT 24 Japan, Oct 9th Autumn is on its way! CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION norton way KIA SPORTAGE Top choice for consumers 6 Unveiled in Los Angeles 8 Specs & Prices Revealed New ŠKODA Kodiaq new ŠKODA Kodiaq The adventure begins: CONTACT DEALER DEC 26 25 CHECK OUT OUR LATEST norton way HONDA MOVES AHEAD Honda ahead of the game in Europe 2 2015 MPG MARATHON Peugeot 208 wins MPG Marathon 4 NEW MODELS LAUNCHED New models at Norton Way Mazda 6 A CASE STUDY: NISSAN 10 Going turbo petrol Frankfurt 8 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Welcome to the new edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate newsletter. Brought to you via a new online reader that allows you to comment on and share articles. This month we bring you news featuring Honda being ahead of the game with their new range. Peugeot 208 winning the 2015 MOG Marathon, Mazda models, the new Suzuki Vitara S goes petro turbo and why Nissan is best choice for business and fleet a case study examines. UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT DEALER NOV FULL MOON 13 changeable 25TH CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Peugeot wtoill publish real-world fuel economy data MEET THE TEAM 10 PEUGEOT WINS 2016 DAKAR RALLY norton way Peugeot FEB 16 Quite a variety! 22ND norton way CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Welcome to the May edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate Newsletter. This month marks the opening of our brand new dealership- GWR Kia. In this edition we also review the MX-5s recent award for World Car of the Year, Peugeot’s new edition: the All-New Expert, a look into the impressive HR-V and round-up of a star review for the Nissan Qashqai. Sit down, grab brew and enjoy an insight into some of the industry’s latest news. Nissan Qashqai is still getting 5* Reviews GWR Kia dealership! WORLD CHAMPION BIG Award for the Mazda MX-5 8 THE HONDA HR-V The latest news and updates COUNTDOWN TO OUR NEW DEALERSHIP OPENING BEGINS MAY 19 1ST CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 4 Coverage of our fundraising event 8 G-VECTORING TECH 6 THE 2016 MX-5 GLOBAL CUP 9 FUNDRAISING FOR GB PLEASE DONATE BY VISITING OUR MYDONATE PAGE HERE  norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION JUL 21 OCT 24 Japan, Oct 9th Autumn is on its way! In 2016 Which? Breakdown Survey 4 LOOK AHEAD 6 THE HONDA CIVIC Celebrating 43 Fabulous Years 12 CHISWICK HONDA 6 Reasons to Visit AMAZING & AUTHENTIC Type R gets Kaiser Chiefed PARIS MOTORSHOW 2016: NEW CIVIC HATCHBACK, JAZZ SPOTLIGHT AND CIVIC SEDAN Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Get your Mazda ready for Winter at Norton Way THE MX-5 RF KURO norton way mazda CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION DEC 26 25 2 New range ahead Europe 4 TYPE R VS CBR1000RR 6 HONDA FCV At the 44th Tokyo Motor Show 12 10 HONDA CR-V OFFER A great new offer from Chiswick Honda 8 for Best Used Compact SUV Award! TYPE R V CONTACT DEALER FULL MOON CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE NOV 13 changeable 25TH FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP GUESS WHOSE HERE? 2 GUESS WHOSE ARRIVED? The Nissan NP300 Navara! 4 NISSAN INNOVATION Innovation That Excites 8 NISSAN 5YR AWARD! LCV Warranty wins What Van? Award 12 Congratulations Kieron Keasley! The lastes news and updates Nissan Leaf Celebrates its 5th Birthday norton way Nissan FEB 16 22ND 4 We take closer inspection 8 RACING UPDATE: F1 Our report from Chinese Grand Prix 10 RACING UPDATE: BTCC 14 BUILD A SUPERCAR 16 steps to build an NSX Precisely, Pleasingly, Perfect 16 STEPS TO BUILD A SUPERCAR CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE MAY 19 Coverage of our fundraising event 8 SUMMER RIDING A/C 2 Competition in Honda’s blood 10 ISLE OF MANN TT 2016 WHAT MAKES THE ISLE OF MAN TT SO POPULAR? CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Germany July 17th CHiswick honda bikes JUL 21 CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 8 CHANGE YOUR HORIZON 2 10 sneak peak... (spoiler: the new fireblade) Images: MCN MONTH UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CHiswick honda bikes Japan OCT 24 CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION Specs & Prices Revealed 6 The possibilities are endless! Great options at Norton Way Peugeot at Norton Way Get your Peugeot ready for Winter PEUGEOT 3008 GTI SUV? norton way Peugeot DEC 26 25 CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 TOMORROWS INNOVATIONS Available from Nissan today 4 CROSSOVER TESTING Secrets behind Nissan’s testing 6 TEATRO FOR DAYZ Concept to be revealed in Tokyo 10 The new Nissan Qashqai. 13 Our Nissan workshop team with 155 Mile Range ON PAGE 6 ON PAGE 6 TEATRO FOR DAYZ CONCEPT REVEALED norton way Nissan NOV 13 25TH 2 FINE TUNING Type given new twist 4 OUT AND ABOUT IN 2016 6 10 8 Only matter of time for the UK WCOTYAWARDS 2016 world car of the year finalists announced Spoiler: type r is one of them! norton way honda CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE MAR 17 20TH CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION 4 300,000th One Produced 8 JUST ADD FUEL The Innovative Way Purchase ALL-NEW PEUGEOT EXPERT norton way Peugeot MAY 19 Spring, it’s coming? AUG 22 finally here! Impressive month for Honda 4 RACING HERITAGE It’s in Honda’s DNA 6 ELECTRIC RACING Honda release all-electric concept! 12 NORTON WAY WINNING at the Motor Trade Awards SUMMER OFFER Don’t get burned this summer, save with us Road tax and Ecotricity changes HONDA RELEASE ALL-ELECTRIC CONCEPT! CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Chiswick honda CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 MAZDA6 4 MAZDA3 FACELIFT ADDED VVVRRROOOMMM MX-5 gets BBR makeover 10 NORTON WAY MAZDA MX-VRRROOOOMMMM-5 norton way mazda UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE MONTH OCT 24 FACEBOOK PAGE CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP 2 SMARTER & SAFER Nissan N-Vision Models 4 6 8 GLOBAL AMBASSADORS Gareth Bale and Sergio Agüero 10 CHILDREN IN NEED 11 NISSAN N-VISION norton way Nissan DEC 26 25 Winter's here, is the snow? NORTON WAY 3 NORTON WAY CORPORATE • • MAY 2023
13 SPECIAL OFFER Just Ride offer 4 CHANGES FOR 2017 X-ADV, CB650F & CBR650F and more 6 For riding in the darker months HONDA WINNING MCN OVERALL BIKE OF THE YEAR CHECK OUT OUR LATEST CONTACT CONTACT ISSUE 69 CONTACT SEPT 2021 ISSUE 81 SEP 2022 ISSUE 92 2 10 the fact file The Honda CR-V CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION JUN.2018 ISSUE.45 CONTACT CONTACT OCT 2020 CONTACT ISSUE 82 OCT 2022 ISSUE 93 CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT 20:00 BBC1 Top Gear Sunday 1st of November ISSUE 71 CONTACT CONTACT CONTACT FEBRUARY 2020 CONTACT JUN 2022 ISSUE 89 CONTACT CONTACT Welcome back to Norton Way Corporate. Thank you for your patience during this challenging time. We are pleased to announce that business can now resume as normal, keeping your health and safety in mind at all times. If you have any queries, you can contact the Corporate Team corporateteam1@nortonway.com JULY 2020 CONTACT JUL 2022 ISSUE 90 CONTACT CONTACT AUGST 2020 CONTACT CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP Updated bikes for 2016 10 Great saving on 65 Plate Vision 50 2 UPDATED 2016 BIKES 6 SAVE £1204 OFF A NC750X Another great offer on the NC750X 8 GOLD WINGS AT SCARBOROUGH 12 HONDA SERVICE PLANS UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION history of motorsport Peugeot becomes official ATP sponsor 8 Peugeot: A history of Motorsport MAZDA3 LAUNCH Mazda3 1.5 skyactiv-d diesel launch 2 HONDA TOP RATING Honda rated star for safety***** 4 6 NEW NP300 NAVARA In January 10 12 The 308GTi returns with bang CONTACT THE GROUP Welcome to the December edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate Newsletter. Brought to with our new online reader that allows you to comment on and share articles. This month we bring you news featuring Mazda launch the new Mazda3. Honda are awarded top rating for safety, new Suzuki Baleno model to have Apple’s CarPlay feature, the new Peugeot 308GTi returns and al-new Nissan NP 300 Navara arrival announced. UPDATES AND INFORMATION CHECK OUR FACEBOOK PAGE NORTON WAY CORPORATE • • MAY 2023 4
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NEW HONDA CIVIC TYPE R REGAINS

PRODUCTION VEHICLE FWD LAP RECORD AT NÜRBURGRING

Lap time of 7 min 44:881 sec, set on 2019 enforced longer circuit layout, beats current record for production FWD models.

Launched to international acclaim last year, the 2023 Honda Civic Type R continues to garner awards and accolades – the latest being the retaking of the production vehicle frontwheel drive (FWD) lap record at the infamous 12.92-mile (20.8km) Nürburgring Nordschleife circuit.

On 24 March, 2023, members from the Civic Type R’s development team completed a 7 minute 44:881 second lap around the daunting German circuit – nicknamed ‘The Green Hell’ –making it the fastest production specification FWD vehicle. This time was set on the revised, now longer (20.8km), track layout as defined by circuit management in 2019.

The Type R is propelled by a potent 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, the most recent version of which cranks out 329PS and 420Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in only 5.4 seconds and reach a top speed of 275 km/h when combined with a new six-speed manual gearbox.

The redesigned, more streamlined exterior of the 2023 Civic Type R also played a role in

the record time, with sophisticated aerodynamic solutions like the angle of the high level rear wing and intricate underfloor components working together to produce real downforce.

Additionally, the multilink rear suspension and 35mm longer wheelbase than the preceding Type R are combined with a noticeably wider rear track to offer enhanced cornering stability over its predecessor. This feature was developed through continuous testing on the Autobahn and the Nürburgring.

“The Civic Type R was developed under the concept of ‘Ultimate Sport 2.0’, aiming to be the ultimate FWD sports model, instilling confidence and excitement with drivers that resonates in the heart,” explains Hideki Kakinuma, Civic Type R Large Project Leader. “Since the launch of the Civic TYPE R in 2022, we have received numerous positive response globally, far exceeding our expectations, but there was one more mission that we had to challenge - to be the fastest FWD model on the Nürburgring.

“Six years after the previous generation, we have reached a new dimension in the evolution of the Type R and the passion we put into it. To those who are already an owner of our latest Civic Type R and to those who are expected owners, we truly hope that you will love and enjoy the Civic Type R.”

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EXPERIENCE MOMENTS THAT MATTER WITH MAZDA

Japanese principles are at the forefront of Mazda cars.

Every Mazda is built with you in mind. Each car is designed to move you emotionally as well as physically. This feeling of unification between the car and the driver is what Mazda refer to as Jinba Ittai. It represents the oneness between horse and rider, something wholly natural, like a true extension of your body that offers pure driving pleasure, and was inspired by Japanese tradition. Recognising how simple things and paying attention to the details may have a significant impact is one aspect of that.

Mazda brought this to life in a compellingly different way with our #MomentsThatMatter series. Mazda invited three guests and a friend to take a moment out with vehicles from the Mazda CX range. They had time to connect with themselves and those that matter, stepping out of their day to day routine to experience something different, with Japanese traditions at the heart.

Like life, driving is about how small moments make a big difference to joy in our lives

Each day started with a personalised Japanese wellness coaching session with Japanese wellness coach Saori, founder of Mogami (more details below). This was

followed by a Japanese-inspired activity and the opportunity to reflect on the moments that matter to them.

@Shellandthelittlies: My Japanese wellness sessions with Mazda really made me accountable to making small changes and focusing on the details that can make a big difference to my wellbeing.

@themumlife_styled: I’m so grateful for the most beautiful reflective day and it has taught me to savour moments of calm, even if they are alone in the car with your favourite song or catching up with your friend.

@YoannaHanbury :.. a reminder for myself to take it easy and enjoy the small moments in life.

Experience the oneness of driving – that connection is the passion and expertise that goes into designing all Mazda models

Mazda embrace Japanese culture and heritage in everything they do, and the Moments That Matter days are no different, showcasing Japanese culture all in the perfect surroundings of the Mazda CX range.

Visit us here at Norton Way Mazda to experience the Japanese principals that go into each Mazda car. See the designs up close or book a test drive to experience how your Mazda will drive.

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NISSAN ELECTRIFIES THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE SHOW WITH THE TOWNSTAR EV: THE CENTREPIECE OF ITS ALL-STAR LCV LINEUP

The all-new electric Townstar will take centrestage as Nissan brings its All-Star LCV line-up to the CV Show in Birmingham this week.

Visitors to the stand will see Nissan’s brand new electric commercial vehicle joined by the mid-size Primastar and larger Interstar models, ensuring there’s something for everyone wanting to future-proof their business operations.

Michael Auliar, sales director at Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd., said: "This event provides an excellent platform for us to demonstrate our new-look LCV range. We look forward to connecting with attendees and sharing how Nissan can support their evolving transportation needs."

The brand-new Townstar EV is a cutting-edge electric van that aids consumers in adjusting to rapidly changing electrification trends, greater urbanisation, and shifting emissions restrictions.

The Townstar EV, which starts at £30,000 (CV OTR after PiVG*), sports an advanced electric drivetrain that has been enhanced with clever energy management and battery thermal conditioning technology. It is one of the most capable and adaptable commercial vehicles on the market right now thanks to this cutting-edge system, which offers a class-leading zero-emission range of 183 miles WLTP Combined (or up to 269 miles on the City Cycle).

The Townstar EV’s 45kWh battery offers both AC charging (11 kW or 22 kW) or DC CCS quick charging, the latter of which enables users to charge the battery from 15% to 80% in as little as 37 minutes. Battery thermal cooling combined with the 22kW AC and 80kW DC CCS charging is standard from Acenta grade onward.

Every Nissan LCV boasts an industry-leading five-year or 100,000-mile warranty, demonstrating Nissan’s continued commitment to quality. The Townstar EV expands on this offering with an eight-year warranty on the battery state of health up to 70%.

The Commercial Vehicle Show is taking place at the Birmingham NEC between the 18th – 20th of April. To see the impressive Nissan All-Star line-

up come and visit us on stand 5A52 in Hall 5.

The journey is on: Epic Pole to Pole electric vehicle expedition begins

Chris and Julie Ramsey, two electric vehicle (EV) adventurers, have begun their much awaited Pole to Pole trek amidst the huge, ice-covered Arctic Ocean. After doing a thorough safety evaluation, the team departed from the 1823 North Magnetic Pole. In order to reach the most distant location on Earth, the South Pole of Antarctica, in December, they will travel more than 27,000 kilometres (km) through North, Central, and South America.

The Pole to Pole team is attempting the challenge in a 100% electric vehicle because no vehicle has ever made the trip between these poles of the world. Chris and Julie have set out on a tour to demonstrate just how thrilling and capable electric cars are, in the hopes that this may hasten their adoption as a solution to the climate change.

The expedition-ready Nissan Ariya has undergone some minor modifications to help it cope with the extreme terrains that the team are set to face along their route. Most notably the suspension has been lifted and wheel arches extended to accommodate huge 39-inch tires that will help the car 'float' on deep snow and sea ice. No modifications were made to the Ariya's battery and powertrain, which remain standard, or the e-4ORCE system, Nissan's advanced electric all-wheel-control technology.

The couple will tow a cutting-edge renewable energy unit that incorporates an extended wind turbine and folding solar panels as they traverse the isolated polar areas. The Ariya's battery will be charged by the prototype during Chris and Julie's well-earned breaks from driving in the hazardous region by utilising the anticipated strong winds and extended daylight hours. The team hopes that by encouraging a switch to electric vehicles for upcoming arctic adventure, the charging innovation will leave a beneficial legacy.

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PEUGEOT REVEALS SPECIAL LIVERY FOR LE MANS 24 HOURS

PEUGEOT HAS PRESENTED A SPECIAL ‘ART CAR’ LIVERY THAT ITS TWO 9X8 HYPERCARS WILL USE IN THIS YEAR’S LE MANS 24 HOURS.

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The French firm revealed the bold colour scheme that will adorn both of its entries for the World Endurance Championship centrepiece on Monday at the Milan Design Week event.

Spanish artist J.Demsky produced the design, which draws inspiration from the double Le Mans-winning Peugeot 905 of the early 1990s with its choice of colours.

Peugeot design director Matthias Hossann commented: “The Peugeot 905 is an icon of the 90s whose energy and creativity we wanted to celebrate. J. Demsky shares this passion and this inspiration.

“The graphic strength of his art, referenced

but ultra-modern, transports the Peugeot 9X8 into a universe that mixes street art and technology.

“It's a veritable artistic performance to celebrate both automotive design and the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans.”

The special livery will replace the standard, predominantly grey design used by Peugeot for the regular WEC campaign.

Paul di Resta, Mikkel Jensen and Jean-Eric Vergne will pilot the #93 9X8 for the marque’s first assault on La Sarthe since 2011, while Loic Duval, Gustavo Menezes and Nico Muller share the sister #94 machine.

Following a partial season entry the previous year, Peugeot has struggled to get off to a good start in its first full WEC season. Duval,

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Menezes, and Muller achieved the team's best finish of fifth in the second round at Portimao last weekend after gearbox issues at Sebring caused significant delays for both cars.

THE PEUGEOT i-COCKPIT® TURNS 10: THE STORY OF A BOLD INNOVATION

The story begins in 2010 with the presentation of the PEUGEOT SR1 concept car at the Geneva International Motor Show, an elegant coupé-cabriolet that showcased some of the radical new thinking going on in PEUGEOT’s design studio. One of these ideas was a revolutionary driving position that turned the traditional codes of interior design and ergonomics on its head.

The PEUGEOT teams at the time sought

to create an interior architecture that was more emotionally engaging while yet being practical and comfortable. A small group of engineers and designers got to work right away, and soon the idea for a smaller steering wheel surfaced. PEUGEOT designers determined that the ideal location for this information was at eye level. Conventional steering wheels deployed a big wheel through which the instrumentation was viewed. A whole new system with a display known as the "head-up display" was made possible by this new location and a smaller steering wheel. A touchscreen display was integrated with this novel, ergonomic method to make the controls much easier to use and increase communication.

In 2012, the PEUGEOT 208 introduces

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PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® to the market

The first generation of the PEUGEOT 208 caused a stir by introducing the i-Cockpit® as standard. It quickly established itself as an innovation that transformed the driver's experience:

• More driving pleasure: thanks to the compact steering wheel, the car is even more responsive to the driver's inputs, with less arm movement required to deliver the same amount of lock as a larger wheel.

• More driving comfort: the new placement of the instruments means there is less eye strain. The lower steering wheel allows the driver's arms to be positioned at more comfortable angles, and the central touchscreen allows the intuitive operation of the vehicle's main functions.

• Optimised safety: the compact steering wheel makes reactive inputs quicker, the elevated display makes the eyes more focused on the road, and the dashboard alerts are more visible. All this increases driver awareness and therefore increases safety.

The PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® has not finished evolving

The story of the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® is still in its infancy –more developments of this iconic and disruptive feature are to come as Peugeot accelerates its plan to become a fully-electric brand in Europe by 2030.

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Whether it’s towing a boat on a bank holiday or a trailer for a track car, more than 18 million* extra drivers in the UK can now legally tow without any additional training thanks to a recent rule change. However,

Škoda UK research has found that 83% of drivers who had not towed before would not be confident to do so for the first time, with 65% claiming reverse parking was their biggest worry.

The law changed in December 2021, where fully qualified drivers will no longer need to undergo further training in order to tow a caravan up to 3,500 kg MAM (the "Maximum Authorised Mass"). This rule needed an additional licence and has been in force since 1997. However, just 14% of respondents were aware of the new regulations despite their implementation.

More over half (55%) of drivers who had experience pulling a caravan reported that reverse parking was the largest challenge, and 50% said that general reversing actions were problematic. Several of these drivers acknowledged running into objects while towing, including a gate post and a building corner.

The most common item towed by drivers was a caravan, with more than half of those that had towed having done so, followed by a trailer for equipment such as boats and jet skis, and then hauling a trailer tent with their vehicle.

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Amid the change in law on towing, drivers can still face fines of up to £2,500 if the correct tow bar is not used. All towbars must meet EU regulations and be designed specifically for the vehicle. Meanwhile, extended mirrors should be fitted for an unrestricted view of the road to avoid an additional £1,000 fine.

Škoda UK has a strong history of catering to the needs of UK drivers towing trailers and caravans. A tow bar is available as on option on each model in the Škoda UK line-up, from smaller cars such as the Fabia, Scala and Kamiq, to larger vehicles like the Superb, Octavia, Karoq and Kodiaq, plus the all-electric Enyaq iV and Enyaq Coupé iV.

At the 2023 Caravan & Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year Awards, the koda Karoq was named Towcar of the Year. At the What Car? Tow Car Awards 2022, the Karoq and Scala both won top accolades. In the 1,550–1,699 kg weight range, the Karoq won, while the Scala won in the sub-1,400 kilogramme range.

With optional Trailer Assist and an electrically folding tow bar, the Koda Kodiaq L&K offers extra technology to make towing even easier. When backing up, it can manoeuvre a caravan or caravan autonomously to a predetermined location while simultaneously showing the driver a clear area view on the central touchscreen of the automobile.

The Kodiaq has a maximum towing weight of between 1,800 kg and 2,300 kg (depending on trim and specification) on gradients up to 8%. As well as Trailer Assist, other key assistance features on the Kodiaq can help drivers to tow safely and confidently. Blind Spot Detect uses sensors to monitor the area around the car, allowing it to detect other vehicles up to a distance of 20m for safe manoeuvring.

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The Kia Niro PHEV & Kia EV6 both winning awards

The Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid has won a Red Dot Design Award for “Product Design”, celebrating Kia's commitment to creating innovative, high-quality vehicles that meet the needs of its customers while also staying at the forefront of cutting-edge design.

The Niro Plug-in Hybrid has an emotional yet rational aesthetic, following Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design ethos. The design helps inspire movement, notable features including angular ‘Heartbeat’ daytime running lights (DRLs), a distinctive Aero C-Pillar, a bold skid plate and cladding to enhance the electrified CUV’s rugged stance. Together with the latest version of Kia’s signature Tiger Face, the model feels distinctly Kia.

Choose from three electrified powertrains: battery-electric, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid. All three variations have eco-friendly interior materials: such as recycled wallpaper in the headline, and PU vegan leather seat coverings, made from Eucalyptus tree derived Tencel.

The Red Dot Design Award is considered one of the most distinguished badges of design quality. Every year, a jury of international experts judge the entries for design quality and degree of innovation.

This achievement continues Kia’s long line of design award wins. The Niro Plug-in Hybrid win marks the 28th Red Dot awarded to Kia since 2009. Last year, the all-new EV6 won ‘Best of the Best’ for its pioneering design. In 2021, the Kia Sorento was the winner. Kia vehicles aren’t the only products to receive design accolades in recent years. In 2022, Kia’s ‘Moving Inspiration Project,’ a design installation highlighting the company’s brand philosophy in Italy, was given the award.

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KIA EV6 GT: WORLD PERFORMANCE CAR OF THE YEAR 2023

Kia has excelled in this year's World Car Awards, with the Kia EV6 GT winning the 2023 World Performance Car.

Announced at an awards ceremony during the New York International Auto Show, the recognition came from a jury of distinguished automotive journalists from 32 countries. Having assessed a range of vehicles worldwide, including many from established premium manufacturers, this recognition of Kia continues to prove the brand’s dedication to producing innovative mobility solutions that benefit society, in line with its ‘Movement That Inspires’ ethos.

President and CEO of Kia Corporation Ho Sung Song spoke of the award: “To be recognised in this way by the World Car Awards’ judges is a tremendous honour. As Kia transforms to become a world-leading sustainable solutions provider, we are leaving no stone unturned to create vehicles which deliver exceptional practicality while also inspiring customers through their ingenuity,

technology, and design. This latest prestigious accolade provides further confirmation of the success of our strategy.”

Winning the 2023 World Performance Car of the Year award, the Kia EV6 GT builds on the success of the previous model, which won the 2022 European Car of the Year and the 2023 North American Utility Vehicle of the Year titles, and other accolades.

With a combined power output of 430 kW (577bhp), enabling a 3.5-second 0-62mph acceleration time and a top speed of 162mph, the all-electric EV6 GT’s long-range capability, roomy interior, and sophisticated design saw it beat competition from traditional petrol-powered sports cars.

The EV6 GT follows Kia’s new brand direction, where movement is at the genesis of human development, enabling people to see new places, build new relationships, and have new experiences.

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MG Cyberster debuts at Auto Shanghai

AN EXCITING NEW CHAPTER IN THE MG STORY HAS JUST BEEN ANNOUNCED AT AUTO SHANGHAI 2023 WITH THE COMPANY OFFICIALLY CONFIRMING PRODUCTION PLANS OF ITS UNIQUE HIGH-PERFORMANCE EV SPORTS CAR – CYBERSTER.

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MG Cyberster debuts at Auto Shanghai

With its potent all-electric drivetrain and modern interior that includes cutting-edge driver electronics, the two-seat roadster represents the much-anticipated return of the renowned MG marque to sportscar production.

Carl Gotham, Advanced Design Director of the company’s Marylebone design studio in London, comments:

“Our intention was to create a completely new roadster ready for a new generation of sportscar drivers and which opens a bold and compelling new chapter for MG.”

“The focus for Cyberster was to create a design that was respectful of the brand’s illustrious past and to bring back that sporting bloodline, while also being absolutely clear that it should be modern and forward-facing like the MG of today, completely in-tune with the rapid transition to electric vehicles.”

With its characteristic long bonnet, low nose, and curved surfaces, Cyberster's evocative style pays homage to beloved roadsters from MG's rich history while also bringing eye-catching new features like its distinctive scissor doors and Kammback rear design.

MG reveals the new 2023 HS SUV

MG Motor UK has released pricing of the new, comprehensively updated HS – revealing a bold new design for the company’s best-selling flagship SUV.

The 2023 MG HS will continue to offer customers outstanding value for money, retaining the same pricing structure as the outgoing model, with the generously equipped SE specification starting from just £23,495 on the road.

The new HS has a sharper, more aggressive appearance after a thorough overhaul. The HS is once again recognised as MG's largest and most opulent SUV with bi-function LED headlights, a

striking grille, and a redesigned front bumper.

The new 18" diamond cut wheel design, a new bumper design, redesigned twin exhaust outlets, and LED taillights round out the modern new style update at the rear.

Both the SE and Trophy specifications of the new MG HS provide extensive equipment levels. At debut, a 1.5 litre, turbocharged petrol engine with up to 162PS will power all versions.

Standard transmission options include a manual and a dual clutch DCT gearbox; the latter is an option for SE and Trophy grades.

The interior of the new MG HS is furnished with high-quality, soft-touch materials, maintaining the previous generation's amazing amount of room and comfort. With improved hardware, the 10.1'' infotainment system now operates more quickly and smoothly.

The SE grade, which starts at £23,495 and includes air conditioning, satellite navigation, a rear parking camera with sensors, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry, and a leather steering wheel as standard, features bi-function LED headlights with front and rear sequential indicators for the first time.

Trophy specification, priced from £25,995, also includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual zone climate control, ambient interior lighting, rear privacy glass and an upgraded 6-speaker audio system.

One of the longest completely transferable warranties in its class, MG's renowned 7-year/80,000-mile warranty will continue to be offered to customers on all models. The HS line now offers Urban Grey for the first time as part of a vast seven-color palette that also includes solid, metallic, and tri-coat options.

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HONDA TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT RED DOT DESIGN AWARDS

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HONDA TRIUMPHS AGAIN AT RED DOT DESIGN AWARDS

The Red Dot Design Awards are a highly coveted accolade that honours exceptional product design that is aesthetically pleasing, practical, clever, or inventive.

The winners were chosen by a group of 50 worldwide specialists who tested and evaluated each submission. They represent the most recent consumer demands in terms of technology, society, economy, and ecology.

A product design prize went to the CB750 Hornet motorcycle. The resurrected nameplate is mounted on an ancestor-inspired middleweight naked sport bike with a brand-new 755cc parallel twin-cylinder engine and a brand-new, ultralightweight steel-diamond frame. The CB750 Hornet was created by Honda's design studio in Rome as a fresh, modern expression of technical beauty with crisp lines and forceful angles. The fuel tank, which is the principal distinguishing feature of the Hornet and is shaped after a hornet's wing, epitomises the muscularity and athleticism associated with motorbikes in the Streetfighter style.

The Red Dot judges also gave the XL750 Transalp its highest rating. The XL750 Transalp delivers the cosy all-purpose crossover to a new generation of riders, bringing the Transalp name back to Honda's motorcycle lineup after almost ten years. It is faithfully modelled after the legendary 1986 original XL600V Transalp but has a distinctly modern appearance thanks to the sculpted fairing and screen that work together to lessen buffeting and increase weather protection. It is powered by the same brand-new 755cc parallel twin-cylinder engine as the Hornet. The recognisable long-legged stance is still present, reflecting the adventurous spirit for which the bike is known. It is sleek, simple, and clean.

This year’s accomplishments bring the number of Red Dot Design Awards won by Honda to 13 since 2020, including a ‘Best of the Best’ accolade for the Honda e in 2020. Both it and the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade SP have since been inducted into the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany, one of the world's most significant exhibitions of contemporary design.

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We have been shortlisted in the Leader in Diversity & Inclusion category at this year's AM Awards.

We are proud our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workpace has been recognised. This nomination wouldn’t have been possible without our staff and their efforts in making this a key focus for our group.

The winners will be announced at the AM Awards gala dinner on May 11th, 2023, at London’s Park Plaza Westminster Bridge hotel.

Congratulations to all other nominees and we are looking forward to seeing our industry friends and colleagues at the evening.

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Marubeni team at the Great British Fleet Awards

Corporate Director, Richard Siney, joined the Marubeni team at the Great British Fleet Awards Gala this week. We are delighted to say Marubeni Europower was Highly Commended in the Innovation in Technology category, for their V2G proposition which began as a Proof of Concept at our Norton Way Nissan, Letchworth dealership. We are proud to have supported Marubeni in this project and shows great collaboration across the group businesses.

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