Norton Way Corporate Newsletter - June 2016

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THE NEW 308 A closer look

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KIA ROUND-UP

Record sales, 2017 and more

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SKODA ROUND-UP

NISSAN NP300 NAVARA

HATCHBACK OR FASTBACK?

Stunning in every way

Crowned best Pick-Up

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Power results & an SUV Which side are you on?

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The new 308, a closer look

This perfect family hatchback, is stylish, efficient and filled with intuitive technology for an enhanced, instinctive driving experience. The Peugeot 308 gives you the best of all worlds, is very practical and is immaculately designed.

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Shape and design

The 308 shows off stylish and confident contours.

The spacious proportions feel modern and dynamic, while elaborate touches, such as the sculpted sides, aerodynamic door mirrors and chrome window surrounds.

Driving experience

The i-cockpit have been redesigned to enhance your driving experience, with a compact sport steering wheel, innovative head up instrumental panel and crystal clear 9.7” colour touch screen which houses several key technological features to make your journey more enjoyable.

Efficiency

The award winning Peugeot PureTech engine technology, coupled with efficient LED lighting, lightweight & strengthened platform has all contributed to savings in fuel consumption, reduction in CO₂ emissions compared to a vehicle with equivalent power and torque.

Technology

Designed for drivability and performance, the Peugeot 308 also boasts a host of impressive safety technologies including Peugeot Connect SOS & Assistance as well as a Driver Assistance Pack that includes Emergency Collision Autonomous Engine Braking.

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THE 2016 CIVIC:

STUNNING IN EVERY W

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onda believe that above all things, engineering should help create cars that are a joy to drive. This was the guiding principle behind the design of the new Civic range, because the most powerful thing you can build is a feeling. Honda have created a beautiful drive and something that is meticulously crafted to look stunning, feel sporty.

More Power, Less Fuel The 1.8 iVTEC will make you fall in love with driving all over again. The 1.4 version is surprisingly playful too; but if you crave punchy performance with even greater economy, then the 1.6 iDTEC diesel is the match for you.

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WAY Engine

Max power

Combined fuel consumption

CO2 Emissions

1.4 Manual Petrol

100ps @ 6000rpm

51.4 - 52.3mpg

129-131 g/km

1.8 Manual Petrol

142ps @ 6500rpm

46.3 - 48.7mpg

137-145 g/km

1.8 Automatic Petrol

142ps @ 6500rpm

44.1 - 44.8mpg

148-150 g/km

1.6 Manual Diesel

120ps @ 4000rpm

76.3 - 78.5mpg

94-98 g/km

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HONDA CONNECT: ALWAYS IN THE KNOW The updated civic features Honda’s new connect technology. It’s a central touchscreen that controls music, communications, Garmin navigation, Bluetooth and AHA apps.

Feel Good Inside With the new Civic you won’t want to be anywhere else, no matter what you need it for, you can rely on the Civic. Its comfortable interior has a high quality finish and enough room for any situation that you may find yourself in, thanks to its clever Magic Seats. With the rear seats lying flat, there’s a cavernous 1,210 litres of space to fill (including 70 litres of useful under-floor storage space).

Civic Hatchback

Your Way With 8 different grades, 4 engines and 9 colours you can truly find your perfect Civic, depending on your style, budget and needs. The choice doesn’t stop there, the Civic is available in 3 amazing models:

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Civic Tourer

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NISSAN NP300 NAVARA: CROWNED BEST PICK-UP IN THE 20

The newly launched NP300 Navara has added to its list of achievements after being named the Best Pick-Up in the 2016 Diesel Car Top 50; a list of the 50 best cars on sale today.

engines either the 190PS twin-turbo or the 160PS single turbo version of the new 2.3-litre dCi engine, you can then pick between two or four-wheel drive and a 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic transmission. Finally customers can pick between double-cab or king-cab.

Many of the model’s advanced safety featuresincluding a number of first-in-class technologies are incorporated as standard. These include Forward Emergency Braking on all double cab models; driver, passenger, side, knee and curtain airbags; electronic Limited Slip Differential (eLSD); Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control (on 4WD models).

Anthony Jones, Navara Product Manager at Nissan Motor (GB), said: “This latest recognition is further evidence that the new NP300 Navara delivers one of the strongest product offerings in the market. Innovative technology, superior on and off road capabilities, engine performance and payload capacity, combined with competitive finance and servicing offers make ownership both enjoyable and rewarding.”

Over 200 cars were tested by the judging panel this year, with thousands more over previous years. This year saw the start of Diesel Cars announcing a definitive ‘Top 50’, in previous years winners were named across ten categories instead. The NP300 Navara was the only pick-up to feature in the list of 50 models.

Ian Robertson, Editor of Diesel Car, commented; “Many manufacturers boast about car-like road manners and don’t deliver, but this latest NP300 Navara delivers it in spades.”

The vast range of choice when specifying an NP300 Navara is a big contributing factor to its success. The vehicle comes with a choice of 8

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Why is the NP300 Navara so great?

Heritage: The NP300 Navara is more than 80 years in the making, with Nissan’s first pick-up truck produced in 1935. The Legacy now includes more than 14 million pick-up owners in 180 countries.

Powerful and Efficient Engine: The robust 2.3-litre 190PS twin turbo or 160PS single turbo diesel engine delivers rugged performance and fantastic efficiency, with a fuel economy of up to 44.9mpg.

Usability: the NP300 Navara can tackle the toughest jobs, with class-leading towing capacity of 3.5 tonnes and a payload of over one tonne.

5-Year/ 100,000 Miles Manufacturer Warranty: This warranty includes bumper-to-bumper protection, paintwork, Genuine Parts and Accessories, Roadside Assistance and Corrosion Warranty.

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A few changes for the NP300 Navara as of September 2016 • Name: The badging for the vehicle will remove ‘NP300’, becoming a Navara again, highlighting the Navara brand value and heritage within the market.

• Euro6: As of September all LCVs have to Euro 6 Emissions compliant, signifying a change for the Navara • External Temperature Sensor: Due to customer feedback an external temperature sensor has been added, which will permanently be on the TFT colour display.

• Idle Stop Start: Stop Start will become standard on all Manual Transmission Variants.

• Ad Blue: A converter in the exhaust which turns NO into water and nitrogen. The Ad Blue tank has a 17L capacity providing a range of up to 7,000 miles. It can be filled using bottles or pumps available at an increasing number of fuel stations.

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RECORD SALES, 2017 LOO ECODYNAMICS TECHNOLO

Record Monthly & Quarterly Sales

2017 is looking interesting for Kia

Kia Motors Europe has achieved their highest ever quarterly and monthly sales, with a 15.1% year-to-date sales growth. A big contributing factor to this achievement was the all-new Sportage achieving 22,000 sold units since January, which represents a 40.7% growth for the vehicle.

Kia has been spotted test that is expected to be rele Although the vehicle is cov sheets, we can tell it’s a s to the Optima and feature roofline.

Michael Cole, Chief Operating Officer, Kia Motors Europe, commented: “We have made a very strong start to the year, putting us well on course to achieve our target of 9% sales growth in 2016. The all-new Kia Sportage is already proving a huge success both with existing owners and new customers.

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This vehicle was originally displayed a Show in 2011, and insiders have sugg model will look very similar. It is also e of the Optima will be released, it’s like turbo charged engine with around 25

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at the Frankfurt Motor gested the production expected that a GT model ely to have a new 2.0-litre 50bhp.

EcoDynamics Technology- The perfect choice for Fleet Customers

Several Kia models feature advanced EcoDynamics technology. This is a fuelstretching intelligent stop and go (ISG) technology can help save up to 12% more fuel and reduce carbon footprint.

IIt works by the engine switching off automatically when the vehicle is stopped and is in neutral. When you are ready to move again, press your clutch and the engine will re-start instantly.

This means reduced fuel consumption and lower CO₂ emissions and as a company car driver or fleet manager, you’ll be conscious of taking positive steps to reduce your carbon footprint and get the best value from your business choice.

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AUTO EXPRESS RESULTS: ŠKODA DRIVES FORWARD

in-car tech (9th overall) and praised its low running costs, reliability and performance.

Praise for ŠKODA continued in the Supermini class with two models featuring in the top 5 positions; the Citigo placing second and the Fabia posting a 4th place finish. With a 91.94% rating the smallest car in the ŠKODA range finished 11th in the whole survey, and the slightly larger Fabia returned a score of 91.29% for a 22nd place result.

Another silver medal was awarded to the previous generation ŠKODA Superb, which beat 163 other vehicles to finish 2nd in the Family Car category with a score of 91.46%. And the venerable Yeti continued the brand’s trend for high scores, thanks to its 91.58% rating in the toughly contested Offroad/SUV category and 16th overall placement.

ŠKODA’s models continue to drive home their reliability, quality, cost, practicality and comfort credentials in the annual Auto Express Driver Power survey.

The 2016 questionnaire received more than 49,000 responses, covering 32 manufacturers and 183 models, with ŠKODA models featuring heavily in the top 25 overall positions. Along with a number of wins and podium places in various classes and categories, the brand was voted third best in the UK to own, improving on last year’s result with an overall score of 90.45%.

Central to the manufacturer’s success was its best-selling Octavia model which triumphed in the Compact Family Car class. The 1st place category result, which was also the 7th most highly-rated car overall, saw the family model, with prices starting from £16,515, record a score of 92.52%.

Owners were particularly impressed with the model’s practicality, cementing 3rd place in this specific category, confirming its usefulness as a tool for transporting families safely, in comfort and with space to spare. They also recommended its

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An SUV is coming soon

ŠKODA’s new large SUV is to be called Kodiaq.

The name refers to the Kodiak bear that lives on a remote island off the southern coast of Alaska.

At 4.70 metres long, ŠKODA’s new SUV can comfortably seat seven people and offers remarkable performance both on and off the beaten track. The hidden power of the Kodiaq can also be seen in its design – distinctive, muscular lines representing a dynamic, robust and strong appearence.

‘Discover new ground’ is the claim under which the Czech carmaker will be launching the ŠKODA Kodiaq. The model marks the beginning of the brand’s new SUV campaign, and will attract new consumer groups in the fast-growing SUV segment. The ŠKODA Kodiaq celebrates its public debut in the second half of 2016, with launch planned for early 2017.

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KODO: Soul of Motion design

The Mazda3 Hatchback or Fastback? Which side are you on?

The Mazda3 comes in two amazing body styles, but which one do you prefer?

What are the main similarities? When viewed from the frontend the two variants are very much alike, this is largely down to both sharing the same KODO: Soul of Motion design language which draws inspiration from the graceful animals. Angular curves are prominent on both vehicles which are enhanced by the forward-leaning pivot and eye-catching front fascia.

Storage. The Fastback’s length means an increased storage capacity of up to 419 litres compared to the 364 litre boot of the Hatchback. This maybe a deciding factor for many, especially if they are planning on using the 5 seats. The Hatchback load area does gain to 1,263-litres with the seats down, this is not a possibility for the fastback.

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What’s the visual difference? The most obvious difference between the Hatchback and Fastback can be found in their distinctive body shape. The hatchbacks curved roofline is topped off with a sporty spoiler which is a contrast to the fastbacks muscular tailgate. Both vehicles sit on the same 2.7 meter wheelbase, giving them the same tight turning circle.

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What’s the visual difference? The most obvious difference between the Hatchback and Fastback can be found in their distinctive body shape. The hatchbacks curved roofline is topped off with a sporty spoiler which is a contrast to the fastbacks muscular tailgate. Both vehicles sit on the same 2.7 meter wheelbase, giving them the same tight turning circle.

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Which engine offers the most fuel economy? Both vehicles offer incredible value for money and promising low running costs. Under the bonnet, the 120ps SKYACTIV-G petrol engine returns up to 55.4mpg combined, and emits only 119g/lm of CO₂. The impressive 105ps SKYACTIV-D diesel engine is also a top choice, returning 74.3mpg combined and emitting only 99g/km of CO₂.

What role does the SKYACTIV Technology play?

Using SKYACTIV Technology has meant Mazda was able to re-define their vehicles from the ground up. This creates vehicles that are efficient, powerful and feature the world’s best compressions ratios in a mass production model.

Which is the fastest? The best performing engine on the Mazda3 Fastback is slightly quicker, powering from 0-62mpg in 8.8seconds, edging in front by only 0.1 seconds. Although the Hatchback’s top speed of 121mph beats many of its rivals, it’s not quite quick enough to take the fastback’s 123mph.

Drive safer with both variants Exciting advanced technology underpins both Mazda’s, with many being included as standard. Such as the MZD-Connect system, fitted to ensure a comfortable drive without distraction. A 7”colour touch-screen display is mounted to the head of your dashboard operating satellite navigation and infotainment functions at ease.

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