Norton Way Corporate Newsletter - September 2016

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THE ALL-NEW KIA NIRO

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NISSAN FLEET

Strengthens team in UK

HONDA CIVIC & TOURER Revolutionary evolution

BRAND NEW MAZDA 2 Exclusive Red Edition

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A PERFECT 66-PLATE CAR The new Peugeot 2008 SUV

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NISSAN Motor (GB) has made a series of key appointments and structural changes within its Corporate Sales team as it seeks to keep pace with growing demand for its products from fleet customers.

The move, which has seen the Corporate Sales team at NMGB grow significantly, follows another record year for fleet sales in the UK. The brand registered 74,768 passenger cars and 10,398 vans to business users in 2015 to hit an all-time high market share of 5.68%.

At the head of the team, Darren Payne, formerly Sales Director at Renault UK, has been appointed to the newly created role of UK Sales Director (effective May 1st), overseeing both retail and corporate sales. Reporting directly to Darren, Robert Tweedie has been appointed Fleet Sales Director and will oversee day-to-day fleet sales operations.

Most recently, Robert was Electric Vehicle Category Manager at NMGB, having joined the company in 2010 following a lengthy and

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successful career at dealer level. Meanwhile, Mark Wheeler, formerly Fleet Sales Director, has moved to another newly created role – Director of LCV and Customer Relationships. This new position, also reporting directly to Darren, underlines Nissan’s determination to strengthen its performance in the van and light commercials sector ahead of the launch of the new NV300 later this year.

It will also help the wider Corporate Sales team maintain its laser focus on improving the customer experience and driving forward the brand’s growing reputation in fleet circles.

Finally, eight experienced fleet sales professionals have been recruited to form a new mid-sized fleet team, offering specialist advice and support to customers operating between 50 and 200

vehicles. Based across the regions, the new mid-sized fleet team will be led by Adam Connelly, a new recruit from SEAT, where he was most recently Contract Hire Manager.

Darren Payne said: “Nissan’s presence in the fleet sector has grown significantly in recent years and we intend to remain on this upward trajectory.

“The key appointments we have made will ensure we have the right people in place to achieve all of our reputational targets and growth aspirations moving forward. “Meanwhile, the changes we have implemented will make us much more flexible as an organisation and better able to respond to the changing needs of our fleet customers.”

NISSAN REPORTS NET INCOME FOR FIRST QUARTER OF 2016

NISSAN Motor Co., Ltd. announced financial results for the three-month period to June 30, 2016.

Operating profit was 175.8 billion yen for the period, representing a 6.6% margin on net revenues of 2.65 trillion yen. On a constant currency basis, operating profit was 267.0 billion yen, up 37.8%.

On a management pro forma basis, which includes the proportionate consolidation of results from Nissan’s joint-venture operations in China, net revenue was 2.89 trillion yen. Operating profit was 209.0 billion yen, resulting in a 7.2% operating profit margin.

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THE CIVIC 16YM CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE ONLINE

Boot Capacity

What you get is a class leading 477* litres of space with the rear seats up and 1378* litres of space with the rear seats down, load to roof †

Revolutionary evolution. Little changes c We’ve redesigned it inside and out with a h Even more efficient. Why not take a quick lo

Driver Assistance Safety Pack

Take advantage of our most advanced technologies, such as our Lane Departure Warning alarm and the clever Forward Collision Warning, which monitors the area around the car to help you avoid collisions and keeps everyone that bit safer.

Greater efficiency

Delivering 120ps of power, the Civic 1.6 i-DTEC engine provides class-leading balance of power and economy

City Brake Active System

Flexible Space

The Civic’s effortlessly adaptable Magic Seats fold over, lift up and lock into place in one smooth action † Litres, VDA method

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CTBA is a radar system that scans the road ahead, automatically applying the brak if a risk of a possible collision is detected

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can make a big difference. Take the new Civic. host of intelligent features to make it better. Faster. ook for yourself? We think you’ll like what you see.

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Honda Connect

The central touchscreen that puts all the things you love in life, like your music, your navigation and your friends, right at your fingertips

Auto Call transferring

The Bluetooth™ connectivity allows you to connect your smartphone automatically to the Hands Free Telephone system when you get in and out of the car.

Fuel

P11D Value from

CO2 (g/km)

Fuel Economy Combined (mpg)

BIK Tax

Monthly Tax From 20%

Monthly Tax From 40%

1.4 i-VTEC Sport Manual

Petrol

£18,175

131

51.4

23%

£70

£140

1.4 i-VTEC SE Plus Navi Manual

Petrol

£18,735

131

51.4

23%

£72

£144

1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus Navi Manual

Petrol

£20,345

145

46.3

26%

£89

£177

1.8 i-VTEC Sport Manual

Petrol

£19,785

145

46.3

26%

£86

£172

1.8 i-VTEC SR DASP Manual

Petrol

£22,960

145

46.3

26%

£100

£199

1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus Navi Automatic

Petrol

£21,745

150

44.1

27%

£98

£196

1.8 i-VTEC Sport Automatic

Petrol

£21,185

150

44.1

27%

£96

£191

1.8 i-VTEC SR DASP Automatic

Petrol

£24,360

150

44.1

27%

£110

£220

1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus Navi Manual

Diesel

£21,695

94

78.5

18%

£66

£131

1.6 i-DTEC Sport Manual

Diesel

£21,135

98

76.3

19%

£67

£134

1.6 i-DTEC SR DASP Manual

Diesel

£24,310

94

78.5

19%

£73

£146

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THE CIVIC TOURER 16YM CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE ONLINE

Revolutionary evolution. Little changes c We’ve redesigned it inside and out with a h Even more efficient. Why not take a quick lo

Boot Capacity

Greater efficiency

What you get is 624 litres of boot space, 125 litres of under floor storage, and a maximum load area of 1,668 litres with the seats down†

From the motorway to city streets, the all-new 1.6 diesel enginemakes for an agile drive and offers a finely-tuned balance of economy and performance

Fuel

P11D Value from

CO2 (g/km)

Fuel Economy Combined (mpg)

BIK Tax

Monthly Tax From 20%

Monthly Tax From 40%

1.6 i-DTEC S Manual

Diesel

£19,735

99

74.3

19%

£63

£125

1.6 i-DTEC SE Plus Navi Manual

Diesel

£22,295

99

74.3

19%

£71

£142

1.6 i-DTEC SR DASP Manual

Petrol Diesel

£24,910

103

72.4

20%

£84

£167

1.8 i-VTEC S Manual

Petrol

£18,385

146

45.6

26%

£80

£160

1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus Navi Manual

Petrol

£20,945

149

44.1

26%

£91

£182

1.8 i-VTEC SR DASP Manual

Petrol

£23,560

149

44.1

26%

£103

£205

1.8 i-VTEC S Automatic

Petrol

£19,785

153

43.5

27%

£90

£179

1.8 i-VTEC SE Plus Navi Automatic

Petrol

£22,345

155

42.8

28%

£105

£209

1.8 i-VTEC SR DASP Automatic

Petrol

£24,960

155

42.8

28%

£117

£233

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Take advantage of our most advanced technologies, such as our Lane Departure Warning alarm and the clever Forward Collision Warning, which monitors the area around the car to help you avoid collisions and keeps everyone that bit safer.

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Honda Connect

The central touchscreen that puts all the things you love in life, like your music, your navigation and your friends, right at your fingertips.

City Brake Active System

Auto Call transferring

CTBA is a radar system that scans the road ahead, automatically applying the brakes if a risk of a possible collision is detected

The Bluetooth™ connectivity allows you to connect your smartphone automatically to the Hands Free Telephone system when you get in and out of the car.

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MAZDA 2 RED EDITION

The popular super mini, Mazda 2 has been given a brand new look with the highspecification Red Edition.

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Unique Red Accents

In great reflection of its name, the edition features a soul red coloured finish including the roof spoiler and the underskirt.

Buyers will be able to choose between Snowflake White Pearlescent or Black Mica paint. To complete the look 15” alloy wheels finished in Dark Gunmetal are optionally available at cost of £300.

The Red theme continues inside with special coloured seat trim, door inserts, knee pad inserts and interior décor panel.

This is in addition to the already high kit levels provided by the SEL Nav trim the car is based on, including air-conditioning, Bluetooth, DAB, cruise control and a seven-inch colour touchscreen display with sat-nav. The package includes 15-inch alloy wheels which can be upgraded with a dark gunmetal finish if you are willing to spend £300 in addition to the actual pricing.

The Red Edition is powered by the 89bhp 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-G petrol engine, offering decent performance and low running costs, with fuel economy of 62.7mpg and 105g/km CO2 emissions.

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Priced from £14,995

The Mazda 2 Red Edition will go on sale in Septe £14,995.

There is no word on pre-orders for the Mazda Being a limited edition model, it is expected to go soon. If you are planning to buy one please conta Account Manager today as stocks are sure to se

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Nissan’s slogan is ‘Innovation That Excites’, we thought this would be the perfect opportunity to take you through some of the innovative technology that separates Nissan from its competitors.

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THE NEW PEUGEOT 2008 SUV READ THE FULL ARTICLE ONLINE HERE

The recently revised new Peugeot 2008 SUV that arrived in the UK in June is in strong demand with over 40,000 existing UK customers and 500,000 produced since launch in 2013. The appetite for this model continues to rise, with sales in the first half of 2016 up 16%, with 99,900 units sold worldwide.

and robust and with technology designed to be useful on a daily basis, the New 2008 SUV is offered with a range of modern and efficient engines - developed to keep your fuel costs and CO2 emissions under control. The engine range includes our award-winning PureTech 3-cylinder petrol engine, in conjunction with the new EAT6 automatic gearbox, delivering maximum pleasure behind the wheel for less. Also experience new driving sensations in the PEUGEOT i-Cockpit®.

The compact sports steering wheel offers precise steering and improved manoeuvrability whilst the 7” multifunction colour touch screen from Active level puts all the functionality at your fingertips. The head up instrument panel provides all the driver information and can be viewed without taking your eyes off the road. It all adds up to an intuitive and instinctive driving experience.

The New Peugeot 2008 SUV. Encompassing emphatic style with a sportier look, and complemented with vibrant new paint finishes and further innovative technology, this is an SUV built with strength and character. Reliable

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The extensive 2008 SUV range made simple

Four trim level choices: Access A/C, Active, Allure and GT Line Price range: from £13,615 to £20,565 (on-the-road) Engine choice: three PureTech (82hp, 110hp & 130hp) and three BlueHDi (75hp, 100hp & 120hp) Transmission: manual 5-speed and 6-speed, ETG Piloted manual and full EAT6 automatic available Popular models: Allure (50%) | Diesel 1.6L BlueHDi 100 (18%) | Petrol 1.2L PureTech 82 S&S (34%) Interesting: GT Line takes 24% | Petrol at 66% | Pearlescent White (7%) makes white 28% of range Colourful choice: nine colours available; two solid, five metallic, a pearlescent and ‘varnish’ paint finish Most popular colour: Bianca White (21%), Nimbus Grey (20%) and Ultimate Red (17%)

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THE ALL-NEW KIA NIRO

The All-New Kia Niro, the first crossover hybrid. Thanks to its crossover design, the Niro comes with many turning heads as a standard and even more technology features as an extra.

CROSSOVER BY DESIGN

Other features include. It is combined with the best of a space and power with the economy and efficiency of a hybrid. Yes. You read that right. It’s a crossover without limits. And a hybrid unlike any other.

With the sound of JBL®. Your new crossover hybrid includes state-of-the-art sound, thanks to an 8-speaker audio system with powerful 320watt output. And thanks to the Clari-Fi technology your ears will love the All-New Niro as much as you. Sounds great, right?

Connectivity is in the air: Simply charge your smartphone phone by placing it on the wireless charging tray. Equipped with Kia's Connected Services powered by TomTom Live Service, Android Auto™ you are never wrong.

Spot Detection comes into play: it will notify you of other vehicles coming into your blind spot.

Safety is teamwork. Having this feature in “your team” is a great help.

In case of unexpected collision threat, the All-New Kia Niro will support you by activating the emergency braking system. you should ever decide to sell it, don't worry: the warranty is transferable to subsequent owners and guarantees a great resale value.

EXCITEMENT, ELECTRIFIED

The All-New Kia Niro is a front-runner. A design that is admired by many and a fuel consumption envied by others. The All-New Kia Niro comes with a 43bhp electric drive and a 104PS 1.6 GDi motor, combining a good conscience with a great performance. We would say: It´s a match! Who says you can’t enjoy driving pleasure while doing something for the environment? The All-New Kia Niro delivers class-leading fuel economy in a crossover body with a powerful engine.

Because of its aerodynamic design and its hybrid powertrain it´s not only a green car but a real trailblazer. No matter what colour you choose.

SAFETY

ADAP technologies - the future of Kia’s driving and assistive technologies. Designed to improve on-road safety and enable owners to focus more on the pleasures of driving. Even the most careful driver may miss something. Here’s when Blind 13

THE KIA 7-YEAR WARRANTY: BUILT TO LAST.

Every single Kia Niro owner benefits from our unique 7-year/100,000m new car warranty (up to 3 years unlimited; 4-7 years 100,000m). This is not only much more than others offer, it also proves how much we trust in our cars. Even if you should ever decide to sell it, don't worry: the warranty is transferable to subsequent owners and guarantees a great resale value.

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COMING SOON: NEW SKODA

Skoda has released a new set of pictures teasing the Skoda Kodiaq desig showing a sleek headlight and grille design as well as some posh alloy wh and a view of the side windows.

The Skoda Kodiaq is a new large SUV for the brand, and is also one of our most eagerly anticipated cars of 2016. Sitting above the excellent Yeti in the range, it will be Skoda's first entry into the hotly contested family SUV class, and looks set to take on strong rivals like the Nissan X-Trail, Hyundai Santa Fe and Volkswagen Tiguan.

More information on the car has also been revealed, including boot space: with 720 litres in the back, and up to 2,065 litres with the seats folded down, the Kodiaq is looking to be one of the best cars in class for space. Items up to 2.9m long will fit in the back, too.

Safety kit including 360 degree-view cameras to display a top-down view, towing assist to help with trailers and a system called Manoeuvre Assist that automatically brakes if you reverse close to an obstacle. The car can

also call the emegency services for you in the event of an accident.

The Kodiaq will go on sale in the UK early in 2017, after a public debut in Berlin in September. Our speculative rendering above shows what we think the finished product might look like, although we've only seen the car in heavy camouflage so far.

Skoda Kodiaq prototype 2016 review Skoda’s eagerly anticipated Kodiaq will be competitively priced from around £23,000 when the order books open and we’re expecting our first chance to bring you a review of the production version before the end of the year.

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