Norton Way Group Newsletter - February 2016

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Norton Way Shortlisted for AM Awards 2016

We are delighted to inform you that Norton Way Corporate Sales, Norton Way Mazda & Norton Way Motors have made the final shortlist in the Best Sales Team (New or Used Cars), Best Fleet Operation, Best Dealership & Best Retail Group (up to & including 10 sites) categories respectively for the AM 2 4 6

NEW JAZZ AWARD

New Jazz Awarded by Euro NCAP

NISSAN WINS AWARD

5yr LCV Warranty wins What Van? Award

CHANGES FOR PEUGEOT New year, fresh start

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Awards 2016. The winner announcement & presentation of Awards will be made on Thursday 11th February at the International Convention Centre in Birmingham.

Thank you for your Business support that has enabled us to reach the final shortlist at the event, we really do appreciate this.

3 MILLION MODELS

Mazda have made 3million models

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VITARA WINS!

The Sunday Times Top 100 Cars of 2016

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AWARDED BEST IN CLA The New Jazz Awarded Best in Class Supermini 2015 by Euro NCAP CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE WITH OUR BEAUTIFUL ONLINE READER

Each year, Euro NCAP publishes a list of cars that have performed the best in their respective categories. To achieve a ‘Best in Class’ award from Euro NCAP, cars from each category are assessed against a weighted sum of the scores in each of the four key areas of assessment: Adult Occupant, Child Occupant, Pedestrian and Safety assist. This sum is used as the basis for comparison of the vehicles.

Secretary General, Dr. Michiel van Ratingen of Euro NCAP commented, “Euro NCAP congratulates Honda for the Jazz, which received the Best in Class of 2015 in the supermini category. The award recognizes the Jazz’s five star performance and Honda’s safety equipment

At Norton Way we are very proud of the Honda Jazz’s performance recently. The all-new Jazz has been awarded with independent safety organisation Euro NCAP’s prestigious Best in Class 2015 award in the supermini category. Earlier in 2015 the Jazz achieved a maximum 5-star safety rating. Jazz took the title from a field of nine superminis in total.

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strategy which make it the top performer in this segment.”

“We are thrilled to have the Jazz named as the Best in Class supermini 2015 by Euro NCAP,” said Honda Motor Europe senior vice president, Philip Ross. “Honda is committed to providing customers with high quality products that meet the most stringent safety standards in Europe.

This commitment to safety is highlighted by each Honda model available in Europe – Civic, CR-V, Jazz and the HR-V – achieving the full 5-star rating from Euro NCAP. 2015 was a big year for Honda and we have seen the Jazz and our other new products being embraced and appreciated by the customers, as well as organisations such as Euro NCAP.”

Want to test it for yourself? Contact our Honda Business to Business Team on 01462 754 700 or corpsales@nortonway.com

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NISSAN WINS WHAT VAN? AWARD

Nissan Five- Year LCV Warranty wins What Van? Award

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provide for a wide range of customers, with impressive manoeuvrability, high levels of driver comfort and affordable cost of ownership, as well as versatile and durable chassis and cabs.

What Van? Is the UK’s premier title for Light Commercial Vehicle buying and owning advise, and the awards are designed by a panel of experts who have decades of experience in the industry.

The aim of the awards is to reward the best products, companies and services who are able to make life easier, cleaner, safer and more efficient for LCV operators in the UK. “Nissan’s decision to push its standard warranty out to an impressive five years or 100,000 miles is a valuable extension that provides real value and confidence for light commercial vehicle operators,” said What Van? Editor Paul Barker. “It’s a move that illustrates the confidence Nissan has in the durability of its products and we’re delighted to highlight this industry-leading package.”

issan’s Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) range and innovative five-year warranty landed the prestigious What Van? Editor’s choice award.

This market-leading five-year, or 100,000 mile, Manufacturer Warranty applies to Nissan’s entire range of petrol and diesel trucks and vans.

The warranty, introduced on new vehicles purchased from September 1st 2015, covers a comprehensive array of component and chassis elements, from powertrain and battery through to paintwork, proving the confidence Nissan has in its LCV range.

Nissan has one of the widest ranges of LCVs in Europe, including the NV200, NV400, NT400 Cabstar truck and the all-new NP300 Navara.

Designed to suit a variety of uses, Nissan’s vans and pick-ups provide cleverly designed cargo spaces and the latest technology features as an option. This includes a rear view camera and the NissanConnect Navigation system. The LCVs 4

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“Nissan’s decision to push its standard warranty out to an impressive five years or 100,000 miles is a valuable extension that provides real value and confidence for light commercial vehicle operators.”

- Paul Barke, What Van? Editor

Success at the awards didn’t stop there, the all-electric Nissan e-NV200, which costs just two pence per mile to run, was Highly Commended in the What Van? Green Award.

Don’t feel left out, you can experience the Nissan award winning treatment today by contacting our Nissan Business to Business Team on 01462 754 700 or corpsales@nortonway.com

NISSAN NP300 NAVARA NOW AVAILABLE TO ORDER It’s finally here and we are taking orders for the All-New NP300 Navara. For more information on this fantastic vehicle, contact our Nissan Business to Business Team on: 01462 754 700 or corpsales@nortonway.com

CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY

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CHANGES FOR With a fresh new start to the year we thought this would be a great opportunity for us to communicate some of the key changes for the Peugeot range in 2016.

PEUGEOT 108

PEUGEOT 208

Peugeot’s stylish compact city car is still available as a 3 or 5 door, in both a Hatchback or Top! Cabrio variant. The vehicle is known for being full of character and is available with a multitude of colours and personalisation options. Some of the key changes for 2016 include:

The Peugeot 208 recently had a makeover and is now even sportier and more elegant. The vehicle is available in both 3-door and 5-door, and the notable improvements include assertive new styling, fresh exterior colour choices and even more innovative technology updates.

• Speed Limited is now introduced as standard from Active level on the 1.0L 68 • Satellite Navigation is introduced as standard on Feline models, and will now be called Feline Nav • 1.0L 2-Tronic 68 will introduced on 5-door Allure Hatch and Top!

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PEUGEOT 2016 FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION CONTACT OUR PEUGEOT BUSINESS TO BUSINESS TEAM ON 01462 754 700

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PEUGEOT 308

PEUGEOT 3008

The award-winning 308 5-door is the ultimate family car - a stylish hatchback that is daring and intuitive. The vehicle is available in both a hatchback and SW variant, which gives you the bonus of extra space from the estate car. Notable changes for 2016 include:

The stylish 3008 crossover 5-door gives you the best of both worldsa practical, comfortable car with an adventurous spirit and a higher driving position. Changes for 2016 include: • The following options will still be available: Grip Control, Ultrasonic Alarm and Panoramic Cielo Glass Roof

• Tornado Grey will no longer be available, but replaced with a very impressive Nimbus Grey.

• 3008 Active 1.6l BlueHDi 150 S&S will no longer be available. The 2.0L BlueHDi 150 S&S will also be re-homologated for February 2016.

• For Peugeot Open & Go, door handles will continue to be available in body colour.

• 2.0L BlueHDi 150 S&S has be re-homologated for February 2016, C0₂ increased will now be >100g/km

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MAZDA has now produced three million new-generation models. Last month Mazda Motor Corporation hit a fantastic milestone of globally producing three million new-generation vehicles featuring SKYACTIV Technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design. The milestone was reached approximately four years after production started on the first new-generation modelThe CX-5 at the Hiroshima Plant in November 2011.

The new-generation line-up now includes the Mazda CX-5, Mazda6, Mazda3, Mazda2, Mazda CX-3 and Mazda MX-5. Production of these vehicles are in Hiroshima and Hofu in Japan, Thailand, China and Mexico, as well as being assembled in Russia, Vietnam and Malaysia.

“The entire Mazda Group is united by single-minded desire to deliver our customers driving pleasure. That’s why we take on so many challenges,” said Mazda’s President and CEO, Masamichi Kogai. “Those efforts have paid off, and we have been able to exceed the three million-unit mark because our new-generation models have proven so popular with customers all over the world. We are grateful to each and every customer who chose one of our cars. Moving forward, Mazda continues to work hard to brighten people’s lives through car ownership and aim to become a “one-and-only” brand that builds a special emotional bond with customers.”

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A main aim of next- generation models is to deliver driving pleasure, outstanding environmental and safety performance to all customers. In order to achieve this, every new-generation model is equipped with SKYACTIV Technology. This means each model has completely redesigned engines, transmissions, vehicle bodies and chassis which dramatically enhance the fundamental performance of the vehicle.

Another key aspect of these models is that each is designed under the KODO: Soul of Motion design theme, which expresses the strength and beauty of animals in motion. The result of this is Mazda has now enhanced its brand presence by creating a group of vehicles marked by a strong and consistent design message.

Mazda’s new generation models have also enjoyed critical acclaim, racking up over 200 awards worldwide. Their most prestigious achievements include CX-5, Mazda2 and MX-5

all winning Japan Car of the Year. Whilst in the UK, the new-generation models have won a raft of awards from leading magazines and motoring groups.

So what does the future hold for the newgeneration models? Mazda currently have no confirmed releases for the UK. But last year we did see the CX-9 design confirmed for release in North America in Spring 2016. We also saw the RX- Vision Concept previewed at the Tokyo Motor Show, although there is no confirmed release date, it would be great to see this vehicle in the UK. At Norton Way Mazda we are loving the newgeneration line up, you too should experience it for yourself and contact our Mazda Business team, today by phone 01462 754 700, by email corpsales@nortonway.com or visit us online here.

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VITARA WINS THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 100 CARS OF 2016 CLICK HERE TO READ THIS ARTICLE ONLINE WITH OUR ONLINE READER

The Vitara was matched up with competition from four different brands and sent on a number of different testing tasks. Not only did the Vitara take the prize, it also had the accomplishment of being the lowest price derivative out of the 5 models.

The Sunday Times comments: “Squint — hard — and you might mistake the new Vitara for a Range Rover Evoque. That’s because Suzuki’s crossover has morphed from a cheap and cheerful off-roader into a primped, well-equipped vehicle that’s top of its class. This has a lot to do with the low starting price.”

We have some fantastic news for the Suzuki Vitara, as it has been voted as the winner of the compact crossover category in The Sunday Times Top 100 cars of 2016.

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The Vitara SZ4 is available from £13,999 and standard equipment for all models is comprehensive, including seven airbags, alloy wheels, DAB Radio, USB/ Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, air conditioning and electric windows. Suzuki’s latest ALLGRIP four wheel drive technology is available as an option.

2016 also sees the release of the new S model, which adds a more sporty and dynamic character to the Suzuki line-up. It is the first Suzuki vehicle to utilise the all-new BOOSTERJECT 140PS 1.4 Direct Injection Turbocharged engine.

The engine offers 200Nm of toque and C0₂ emissions of just 127g/km.

Suzuki is a brand that we can expect a lot of in 2016, so be a part of the change and add some Suzuki to your business. Simply enquire with our team to find out how on 01462 754 700 or via email corpsales@nortonway.com.

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