Norton Way Mazda Newsletter - August 2016

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FORECAST

Summer is finally here!

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CONTACT DEALER

MAZDA TO LAUNCH A PICK-UP IN THE UK?

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MX-5 SPECIAL EDITION

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TOP TEAM TOP TRUMPS

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Arrives this month!

Meet the Management Team

MAZDA PICK-UP?

Are Mazda launching a Pick-Up?

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INDUSTRY CHANGES

Road tax and Ecotricity changes

CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP

SUMMER OFFER

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NORTON WAY WINNING at the Motor Trade Awards

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azda are bringing out a new model to their ever expanding MX-5 LineUp this month. The latest evolution will be the uniquely designed Icon Special Edition.

It will be the fourth MX-5 since 2000 to bear the Icon name and it builds on the rich history of the MX-5. The vehicle will feature unique Soul Red accents including front airdam skirt, wing mirrors, rear spoiler and sporty chequered side graphics. It will be available in either Meteor Grey Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent. It is guaranteed to turn some heads and really captures the essence of that fun-to-drive MX-5 experience.

This stylish Special Edition features unique sporty Soul Red exterior enhancements that have been developed exclusively for this model. Here are just a few things that make this edition so special.

Soul Red accents including: • Front airdam skirt • Rear spoiler • Door mirrors • Unique side graphics • 16” Gunmetal alloy wheels • Rear parking sensors • Heated black leather seat trim • Dusk-sensing lights • Rain-sensing wipers • Interior ‘Icon Special Edition’ plaque • Striking Meteor Grey Mica or Crystal White Pearlescent paint Beneath its striking appearance, is Mazda’s award-winning SKYACTIV Technology which ensures an exhilarating connection with the 2

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Mazda mx-5 Special Edition – Arrives this month!

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road through all those twists and turns without compromising your fuel economy. Combined with MX-5s famous 50:50 weight distribution and rear wheel drive the fun 131ps engine ensures a dynamic drive every time you sit behind the wheel.

Now sit back in your luxurious leather seats and let the intuitive navigation system guide you to your destination, allowing you to concentrate on the ultimate driving thrills ahead. Mazda MX-5 Icon, everything a sports car should be.

MORE MX-5 SUCCESS The Mazda MX-5s impressive run of awards continues to progress after claiming Car of the Year by The Telegraph and Roadster of the YearAuto Express New Car Awards.

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We have a great Sales Management team at Norton Way Mazda so we thought we would tell you about them! Here’s some fun facts about the team.

Why don’t you take a look at their full interviews here, there are quite a few facts that you’ll never guess!

If you want to find out more about this great bunch then why not pop in and have a chat with them - you might have more in common than you think!

Watch out in next month’s edition to meet the rest of our Mazda Team!

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WILL MAZDA LAUNCH

The Pick-Up market is expanding due to p manufacturers looking at joining the segme Citroen and Mercedes-Benz. The big ques

Well, Mazda have made their first step into launching a UK sold Pick-Up. They have recently announced an intention to collaborate with Isuzu on a next generation of pick-up trucks. The new model is likely to replace current Mazda BT-50 and Isuzu D-Max models but we have no details on a potential launch date yet.

The provisional agreement states the new trucks will be manufactured by Isuzu and sold under licence by Mazda. This is a further enhancement of the brands current overseas agreement where they already collaborate on larger trucks.

The current Mazda BT-50 isn’t sold in the UK but it is based on the Ford Ranger T6, and it is the last remaining model of a previous alliance between Ford and Mazda. Once production ends it will mark the end of the connection between

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H A PICK-UP IN THE UK?

popularity, with a number of different ent such as Fiat, Renault, PSA Peugeot stion is will Mazda be joining in?

Ford and Mazda that once saw the Mazda car range predominantly based on Ford platform technology.

Isuzu’s D-Max has been on sale in 2012 and was very popular at first thanks to its strong engines, wide range and attractive list prices.

However, recent developments on later models such as Mitsubishi L200, Nissan Navara and Toyota Hilux has left the D-Max looking dated. This potential agreement could see Isuzu and Mazda gain some popularity in this very competitive market.

Wait will keep you updated on all the latest news from this story – it’s one to watch.

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INDUSTRY CHANGES TO BE AWARE OF A number of key changes will shortly be coming into effect, here is our breakdown: Vehicle Tax Changes for 2017 The way Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is calculated is changing for some vehicles registered from 1st April 2017. All vehicles registered before this date will not be affected.

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Definition

Category M

Motor vehicles with at least four wheels designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers

Category M1

Category M1 Special Purpose (M1SP)

Category M1 (M1G)

The Basics The changes were announced by the Chancellor in the 2015 budget, which stated the first vehicle licence will be calculated on the vehicle’s CO₂ emissions. The majority of vehicles will then move to a standard rate of £140 annually from the second licence. Cars with zero emissions will not pay the standard rate of vehicle tax. However, if a car’s list price is over £40,000 at first registration, the customer will pay the additional rate of £310 for five years after the end of the first licence.

Alternative fuel vehicles will continue to receive a £10 reduction on vehicle tax rates.

Vehicles designed and constructed for the carriage of passengers and comprising no more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat.

Passenger carrying vehicles which are designed and constructed for special purposes.

Vehicles which are type approved as M1 Special Purpose are as follows: • motor homes/caravans • ambulances • wheelchair accessible vehicles • armour-plated vehicles, and hearses Designed for off road use and meeting designed criteria.

CO² Emissions (g/km)

First Year Rate

Standard Rate*

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£0

£140

1-50

£10

£140

51-75

£25

£140

56-90

£100

£140

91-100

£120

£140

101-110

£140

£140

111-130

£160

£140

131-150

£200

£140

151-170

£500

£140

171-190

£800

£140

191-225

£1200

£140

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£1700

£140

Over 255

£2000

£140

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CHARGING FOR CHARGING

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After five years of Electric Highway providing charging for free, they are moving to a ‘charging for charging’ model.

When the company began in July 2011, they noticed a bit of a chicken and egg situation; of people reluctant to buy electric cars because of the lack of charging facilities, and on the other hand nobody wanting to build facilities because of the limited number of electric cars. This is when Electric Highway jumped in to help and start the electric car revolution in Britain.

Today, there are over 40 models to choose from and 64,000 plug-ins on the roads which can use almost 300 fast charging points provided by the Electric Highway. The company has worked out they are now delivering two million miles of clean driving each month, which is all powered by wind and sun.

To keep up with demand, Electric Highway needs to build more electric pumps which is the main reason for the change. They have decided on a simple flat fee of £5 for a 20 minute fast charge.

How will it work?

• Download the App - You will need this app to use the pumps once ‘charging for charging’ starts • Check the App - It will include a live feed of the entire network- location of pumps, if they are in use and track the progress with the charging countdown • Hardware Update - Each pump will require a new upgrade which should be completed by 5th August 2016 • Removal of charging card- Once the work is complete the entire network will be useable through the Electric Highway app, meaning you will no longer need your swipe card.

Don't Forget The Electric Highway will still be free to use for Ecotricity Energy Customers. You’ll not only get free use of the Electric Highway, but also a discount on your energy just for having an electric car. You can sign up here

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DON’T GET BURNED WITH HIGH

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As a Mazda driver, you obviously appreciate the reliability, safety and overall driving satisfaction that are synonymous with the brand.

To compliment your Mazda experience, we would like to introduce you to the Norton Way Mazda service plan. Service Plans offers an easy and convenient way for you to budget for all of your vehicle’s scheduled servicing for the next, two, three or four years – frozen at today’s prices and without the worry of a bill to pay for.

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Benefits: - - I nflation Proof – by paying a fixed rate yo protected from incurring future price increa with routine services.

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2. Direct Debit - Spread the cost with interest free monthly direct debit payments.

For example, choose from: - - Two Services over 20 months - - T hree Services over 32 months - - F our Services over 44 months Extras - - 1 0% Discount on any accessories, including fitting - - F ree Courtesy Car^ or local collection and delivery service. Alternatively we offer an appointment based while-you-wait service.

- - F ree wash and vac on every service - - F ree MOT - first MOT free with every service plan - - P riority Service - 72 hour Express Bookings* What next?

BOOK YOUR SERVICE TODAY * This does not apply to collection and delivery service or loan cars and is for service only (MOT subject to availability). ^Subject to availability. Service Plans can be cancelled or transferred for an administration fee, please ask for details. Payments/funds will be calculated accordingly. Full terms and conditions are detailed on the reverse of the Service Plan agreement and are available on request. Terms and conditions apply, subject to status. Please refer to your service manual for information on your service schedules. Authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority for the purpose of insurance mediation activity. † Terms and conditions apply, for full details of the Accident Management Programme please request from any advisor. Free Road Side Assistance Cover is valid for 12 months cover only.

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HASHTAG WI At the Motor Trader Awards

#MTraderAwards The prestigious 2016 Motor Trader Industry Awards were held at the Grosvenor House Hotel on the 13th July. The awards highlighted best practice and the top achievers in the UK car retailing sector. Attended by over 1,200 of the finest from the industry it is firmly established as the biggest event in the retail motor industry calendar.

Norton Way Group were finalists in the following categories: • Bodyshop of the Year Award • Sales Team of the Year Award • Franchised Dealership of the Year Award Our Corporate sales team won the highly respected ‘Sales Team of the Year’ Award, which was an excellent & well-deserved win.

Representing the group at the event was Managing Director, David Grainger, who was also joined by Norton Way Mazda Sales Managers- Bruce Palmer, Maria Avery and Michael Katasi, Norton Way Bodyshop Manager12

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Steve Armstrong, Bodyshop Administrator- Ina Siliwonczuk and Corporate Quality Manager Dave Wright and Operations Director Richard Siney.

Everyone enjoyed the evening, especially considering it was being held at the historic Grosvenor House, which continues its timehonoured tradition for the exceptional style, service and facilities expected from a 5-star luxury hotel in London. The hotel has hosted every Motor Trader Industry Awards gala dinner for the last 26 years.

David Grainger, Managing Director, commented: “A fantastic achievement for the corporate sales team but also for the business as a whole. I want to personally thank each and every individual across the business for making this achievement possible.”

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