Norton Way Corporate Newsletter - May 2016

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Spring, it’s here?

COUNTDOWN TO OUR NEW DEALERSHIP OPENING BEGINS

Welcome to the May edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate Newsletter. In this edition we discuss the opening of our brand new dealership- GWR Kia. In this edition we also review the MX-5s recent award for 2 4 6

5* REVIEWS

Nissan Qashqai is still getting 5* Reviews

OPENING SOON! GWR Kia dealership!

ALL-NEW PEUGEOT EXPERT A Generation Aheads

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World Car of the Year, Peugeot’s new edition: the All-New Expert, a look into the impressive HR-V and a round-up of a 5 star review for the Nissan Qashqai. Sit down, grab a brew and enjoy an insight into some of the industry’s latest news.

WORLD CHAMPION

A BIG Award for the Mazda MX-5

CONTACT THE GROUP

THE HONDA HR-V

Precisely, Pleasingly, Perfect

SKODA UPDATE

The latest news and updates

CHECK OUT OUR LATEST UPDATES AND INFORMATION ON OUR FACEBOOK PAGE

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NISSAN QASHQAI IS STIL The latest model of the Nissan Qashqai was launched back in November 2013 and immediately received fantastic reviews and a jaw-dropping range of awards including winning WHATCAR? Car of the Year (Best Small SUV) for three years running.

Engines, performance and drive  The original Qashqai was fun to drive but the latest model takes a more mature approach. Levels of noise and vibration have been vastly improved and it achieves a composed feel in corners thanks to Nissan’s Active Trace Control torque vectoring system. Auto express found that there is rarely a problem around town, thanks to the high driving position, light controls and descent visibility, making it an easy drive through crowded streets.

Interior, Design and Technology  The biggest change compared to the original model is its upmarket look, thanks to a sharp nose, distinctive LED running lights, and the use of chrome bars and wrap around rear lights on the tailgate. Auto express further commented that on the inside the vehicle looks sharp and feels well built.

Practicality, Comfort and Boot Space  MPG, CO2 and Running Costs Key positives found decent legroom throughout  the vehicle even on the middle-seat which Auto Express credited the vehicles impressively wasn’t intruded by the transmission tunnel. The economical range of engines, especially the amount of storage is also ideal for families; with 1.5dCi diesel, which achieves 74.3mpg and is also a large glovebox, several cubbies and an electric road tax exempt. handbrake which frees up space in the centre console.

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LL GETTING 5* REVIEWS

Reliability and Safety  The Qashqai has been awarded the Euro NCAP full five star rating, with the car scoring very well in adult and child occupant categories. The vehicles safety shield technology give the driver further reassurance thanks to autonomous braking, lane departure warning, drowsiness detection, blind spot warning and traffic sign recognition.

Overall  The second-generation Qashqai takes over from where the old one left off. With significant improvements to safety, multimedia and build quality being the vehicles key highlights.

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Opening soon!

Our brand new dealership is opening soon!

Motors UK ltd and will be located on the G GWR Kia will be a 41,000sqft dealership showroom. The highly visible site will take cen is one of Britain’s bus To kick start our new dealership, we though Kia’s top busin

NEW C’EED

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Contract Hire Value

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P11D Value

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Miles per gallon

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CO2 Emissions

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BIK

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SPEAK TO ONE OF OUR BUSINESS TO BUSINESS SPECIALISTS TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE FANTASTIC KIA RANGE.

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ALL NEW SPORTAGE

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P11D Value

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Miles per gallon

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ALL-NEW PEUGE EXPERT: A GENERATION

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The Peugeot Expert has been updated, giving customers a compelling and competitive product range with exceptional capabilities and efficiencies, an attractive character with the latest Brand identity and a robust and modern design.

The vehicle is built on a brand new platform, which benefits from a number of advantages, exhibiting compactness, weight reduction, versatility and combines the most efficient engine options; which achieve as little as 133g/ km of CO2. “The EMP2 platform, tailored to the constraints of a utility vehicle, again demonstrates its efficiency and modularity with the Peugeot Expert,” says: Rémi Seimpere, Peugeot Expert Chief Engineer.

The expert will also introduce a number of innovative features into the segment such as hands-free sliding side doors, Active Safety Brake system, rear-view camera with VisioPark and connect 3D navigation.

The all-new Expert can carry a maximum load of 1400kg and is available in three body lengths, from the new compact version at just 4.60m up to 5.30m. SUV with unique sensations The compact SUV, symbolises key aspects of intuitiveness, agility and safety. Peugeot’s great Grip Control system allows adaptive traction in low grip conditions.

The vehicle debuted at the NEX Commercial Vehicle Show on the 26th April.

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Key Features: • Available in 3 lengths: Compact (4.60m), Standard (4.95m) and Long (5.30m) • Two or three seats in the front • Euro 6 BlueHDi Engine Options from 95hp/ 210Nm to 180hp/ 400Nm mostly equipped with Stop & Start technology.

• Best-in-class efficiency with the range averaging 52.3mpg and 140g/km • Available in other versions: Crew Vans (Five or six fixed or fold-up seats), Platform Cab (Conversion base) and Combi (People-carrier up to nine seats) • Technology- 7” touch screen in addition to the multimedia system, 3D navigation, Peugeot Mirror Screen with Apple CarPlayTM & MirrorLink FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE NEW PEUGEOT EXPERT CONTACT A MEMBER OF OUR SALES TEAM TODAY, CLICK HERE 7

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ANOTHER AWARD FO We are pleased to announce that the Mazda MX-5 has won yet another award, but we think this one is the best yet. Last month, the all-new Mazda MX-5 was named both the 2016 World Car of the Year and the World Car Design of the Year. It is the second Mazda to win the award, following the Mazda2 in 2008, and the first model to win both titles in the history of the awards.

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“What a wonderful honour, to have the Mazda MX-5 named both World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year,” said Masahiro Moro, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations, and Managing Executive Officer, Mazda Motor Corporation. “As our iconic MX-5 roadster approaches one-million units of production, this award is proof that it is as young, vibrant, fun and relevant as ever, and proof that every Mazda looks as incredible as it drives, and drives as incredibly as it looks.”

orld Car of the Year was established in 2004 by an international group of automotive journalists, and the judging panel this year consisted of 73 journalists from 23 different countries.

The event took place at the New York International Auto Show on March 24th.

Other finalists for the award included the Audi A4, Mercedes-Benz GLC, Jaguar XE and Mazda CX-3.

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OR THE MAZDA MX-5 (AND IT’S THE BEST ONE YET!) “What a wonderful honour, to have the Mazda MX-5 named both World Car of the Year and World Car Design of the Year” - Masahiro Moro, President and CEO, Mazda North American Operations, and Managing Executive Officer, Mazda Motor Corporation

The all-new MX-5 is the sixth model in Mazda’s newgeneration line-up of vehicles featuring the full range of SKYACTIV TECHNOLOGY and KODO—Soul of Motion design.

Launched globally in 2015, the model has found favour with customers thanks to its vastly reduced kerbweight, humancentred design and ‘Jinba-ittai’ fun-to-drive feel.

The new MX-5 has won over 30 awards so far, including 2015-2016 Car of the Year Japan and 2016 UK Car of the Year (UKCOTY). The retractable hardtop version of the model, Mazda MX-5 RF, makes its world debut at the 2016 New York International Auto Show.

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CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE CHECK OUT THE BRAND NEW ADVERT FOR THE MX-5 HERE

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HR-V: PRECISELY, PLEASINGLY, PERFECT The HR-V is perfectly in sequence with your life. It combines comfort, style and top notch fuel economy, to give you a driving experience like no other. Let’s take a look how the HR-V has been meticulously designed for everyday life:

Stylish Exterior Styled to stun, the HR-V draws a double take everywhere you go, it doesn’t just look great, all its refinements have a purpose too, such as its chiseeled lines making the vehicle more aerodynamic.

Advanced Safety The HR-V has a serious level of advanced engineering that protect you, your passengers, and other road users.

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Sunroof Get a bigger and better view with the Panoramic Roof, which is available on the EX model.

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Go your own way with the HR-V thanks to vast range of options- choose from 4 specification grades, 8 colours and 3 engines.

Sophisticated Interior Enjoy a cockpit that’s designed around you, everything is at hand to allow you to keep your eyes on the road at all times.

Magic Seats Designed to adapt in a snap, our famed Magic Seats can configure in lots of useful ways- capacity can adapt from 470 to 1533 litres.

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Parking Camera Fit into spaces as snug as you like thanks to the HR-Vs useful parking camera.

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FLEET NEWS AWARDS

CHANGES TO THE SUPERB

WINNER OF THE BEST UPPER MEDIUM CAR 2016!

SUPERB CHANGES THE MY17

The Skoda Superb has recently been named as ‘Best Upper Medium Car’ at the 2016 Fleet News Awards, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London.

Many describe the fleet news awards as the ‘Oscars’ of the Fleet Calendar, it recognises class-leading businesses, cars and individuals within the sector.

The Superb took the victory by standing out against its competitors in the category, thanks to its spacious interior and stylish design. The judge’s favourite specification was the SE Business which offers the ideal combination of technology, comfort, desirability and value-for-money.

Since its UK launch in September, the Superb has picked up four awards, including What Car? Car of the Year for Best Estate Car. What’s more, true fleet sales are up by 131% YoY, thanks to its whole-life costs advantages, competitive servicing costs, and fantastic economy figures, such as the 2.0 150PS diesel offering 68.9mpg off a combined cycle.

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The Skoda Superb has a number of key change introduced on vehicles built from the 30th May, w MY17 model starting from the 2nd May.

These changes include: • Wireless Charging now available as an option • Amundsen satellite navigation screen size has 6.5” to 8.0” • New 17” alloy wheel on Superb GreenLine • TV tuner on L&K is no longer standard specifi it can be ordered as an option in combination parking camera, rear window wiper and LED

Other changes across the Skoda range: • All- New design of gear knobs • All excluding Yeti & Superb- Umbrella under p • Octavia- Wireless charging & Amundsen now • Octavia- Engine 1.2 TSI 110 PS replaced with

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SUCCESS FOR SKODA

Best quarter & Strongest month, ever!

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Skoda has just recorded its best quarter and strongest single month in the company’s 121-year history, delivering over 276,600 vehicles to customers, which was a 4.3% rise compared to 2015. The success was largely down to positive developments in the core markets of China and Europe as well as significant gains of the Skoda Fabia, Superb and Yeti model series.

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