Norton Way Corporate Newsletter - April 2016

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FORECAST

F1 BAHRAIN

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Springtime is here.

SOCIAL

CONTACT DEALER

AWARDS FOR MAZDA, HONDA AND NISSAN!

Welcome to the April edition of the Norton Way Group Corporate Newsletter. This edition marks the beginning of Spring and focuses on the prestigious awards that our 2 4

HONDA UPDATES

High scores and new prototypes

NISSAN NEWS

Navara test drive review, Autonomous Drive, and more Qashqai news

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fantastic brands have won in the first quarter of the year. As well as exploring the fruits of the Geneva Motorshow 2016. Join us in the delight of our Spring news.

SUCCESS FOR MAZDA

at the UK Car of the Year Awards

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NEW PEUGEOT 2008 Coming soon!

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CONSUMER SURVEY:

HONDA SCORES HIGHEST IN EUROPEAN CAR RELIABILITY CONSUMER SURVEY

NEW PROTOTYPES:

NEW CIVIC HATCHBACK PROTOTYPE

A European survey of more than 30,000 drivers has revealed that Honda is seen as the most reliable car brand.

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he study by the Organisation of Consumers and Users (OCU) saw Honda get a reliability rating of 93/100 and a further 79% said they would recommend a Honda vehicle. It was also confirmed that the most heavily weighted factors consumers take into account when purchasing a car are price, fuel consumption, family needs and reliability.

To asses Reliability, the OCU asked more than 30,000 drivers if they had any breakdowns in the past year and created an index to compare the likelihood of a breakdown. The results of the survey highlighted the importance of quality commitments Honda has made to its customers and the benefit of receiving the peace of mind that their cars are among the least likely to experience breakdowns. The highest rated vehicle in the survey was the Honda Jazz 1.4.

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The Civic Hatchback Prototype received its global premiere at the Geneva Motor Show in March. The new model is scheduled for European launch in early 2017 and the show gave an insight into the exterior design.

It is planned that the vehicle will be produced at Honda UK Manufacturing (HUM) and then exported to global markets including the US.

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NEW LINE-UP:

NEW CIVIC LINE- UP: EFFECTIVE1ST APRIL PRODUCTION Honda will be rationalising the line up into 9 specifically selected key grades detailed below.This production fix starts from 1st April build

CIVIC HATCHBACK

Engine

Transmission

1.4

Manual

1.8

1.6

Manual/ Automatic

Manual

Grade

New Line-up

Sport

Std

SE Plus

Navi

SE Plus

Navi

SR

DASP

Sport

Std

SE Plus

Navi

SR

DASP

CIVIC TOURER

Engine

Transmission

1.8

Manual/ Automatic

1.6

Manual

Grade

New Line-up

SE Plus

Navi

SR

DASP

SE Plus

Navi

SR

DASP

Norton Way Group Supporting

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Marie Curie

Norton Way Group supported the Marie Curie lucky draw at Fleet News Awards by donating a Four Ball at Chesfield Downs Golf Club. The night raised an impressive £13,300 for the charity and will ensure they can prov ide over 665 hours of home nursing care.

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TEST DRIVE:

TEST DRIVE REVIEW ON THE ALL-NEW NP300 GENEVA MOTORSH NAVARA 2016 MOTORSHOW NEWS:

The UK’s No.1 Leasing Website; www.

ContractHireAndLeasing.com recently reviewed the allnew NP300 Navara and they were very impressed. Here’s an overview of their review: Styling: The boxy shape of the old Navara has been rounded off, and a deluge of chrome gives a more driver-friendly, premium look. At 6ft1in tall and 6ft wide, the Navara is a match for its Mitsubishi-badged rival for sheer presence.

Equipment: 187bhp engine, bigger alloys, satellite navigation, heated seats and leather upholstery, among other accoutrements.

Running Costs: Its 2.3-litre diesel is 200cc smaller than its predecessor but just as powerful and up to 24% more efficient.

Lease rates are incredibly competitive, average three-year business deals costing around £260 a month compared to the £283 an L200 would set you back.

On the road: Its great in all conditions, with four-wheel drive, 22cm of ground clearance and a 60cm maximum wading depth.

Verdict: With such an impressive combination of equipment, efficiency and capability, there’s no doubt that this is one of the best pick-ups you can lease. We suspect it might even be the best.

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Nissan had some interesting news at the re Motor Show. The manufacturer confirmed t Autonomous Drive ‘Piloted Drive 1.0’ will fe 2017 Qashqai. They also introduced Premiu Crossovers, a European Debut for the IDS C idea for Fuel Stations of the future after tea renowned architects Foster + Partners.

The Geneva Motor Show also marks Nissan sixth consecutive year of growth and best-e Europe selling 715,623 units by the end of 2 CLICK HERE TO READ THE ITEM ONLINE

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ecent Geneva that the eature on the um Concept Concept and their aming up with

n recording its ever sales in 2015.

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AWARDS: WHAT CAR?

MORE ACHIEVEMENTS FOR THE QASHQAI

March marked an important milestone for the Nissan Qashqai, after the Sunderland plant has now built more Qashqais than any other car in its three decades of manufacturing in Europe.

Today a new Qashqai is built every 62 seconds, or 58 per hour at the Sunderland site. After a string of awards, demand for the Nissan Qashqai shows no signs of slowing down. In September 2015, the secondgeneration model became the fastest ever UK-built vehicle to smash the half-million mark. One award claimed by the Qashqai is; WhatCar? Car of the Year- Best Small SUV for the third year running, what an achievement for the crossover!

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SUCCESS FOR MAZDA AT THE U The MX-5’s success has continued after taking triple honours in the 2016 UK Car of the Year Awards, including claiming the overall Car of the Year accolade. The awards were judged by 27 of Britain’s leading automotive journalists with road tests carried out on British roads.

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he Car of the Year title adds to the MX-5’s already impressive trophy cabinet which includes 2016 What Car Awards Best Convertible, 2015 Auto Express Awards Best Roadster and 2015 Scottish Car of the Year Best Drop Top. CLICK HERE TO READ THE ARTICLE ONLINE

So why is it an award winner? Well the new vehicle has maintained the driver-focused ethos that lead to the MX-5 being the best-selling two-seater sports car of all time. It continues the characteristics of being agile, fun and engaging, whilst at the same time meeting ever-increasing safety and efficiency requirements alongside improved refinement.

Commenting on the MX-5, UK Car of the Year judge John Challen said “With the latest MX-5, Mazda has created the perfect roadster. A lightweight engaging, simplistic and even practical vehicle, which is an absolute pleasure to drive. Fellow judge Mat Joy added, “27 years on and still no-one has come

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UK CAR OF THE YEAR AWARDS AWARDS: FLEET NEWS AWARDS

ANOTHER AWARD FOR MAZDA

close to rivalling what is seemingly a straight forward recipe.

Light, compact and simple, driving the MX-5 makes you wonder why anyone would consider anything else. All sports cars should drive like this.” While Paul Hudson succinctly commented, “the MX-5 is simply right for most people, most of the time.”

There was more success for Mazda at the awards, with the all-new Mazda2 being victorious in the hotly contested Best Supermini category. It received the award after being hugely fun to drive, but not at the expense of affordable running costs or practicality.

For more information about the award winning Mazda range now all with SkyActiv technology, speak to a member of our corporate team.

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The Mazda CX-3 has won Best Compact SUV at the Fleet News Awards, it was chosen by a panel of experts including leading motoring journalists, industry buyers and residual specialists.

Stephen Briers, editior-in-chief of Fleet News, said “The Mazda CX-3 is a solid all-rounder. It’s stylish and fun to drive, and combines those attributes with strong residuals and competitive running costs.”

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NEW PEUGEOT COMING SOON!

• Compact steering wheel for precise steering and improved manoeuvrability • 7” Multi-function touchscreen with head up instrument panel for key driver information • On- board connectivity includes Mirror Screen®, Apple Carplay® • Urban travel is easier thanks to Active City Brake, Park Assist and Reversing Camera

The new Peugeot 2008 takes on an even more assertive, powerful and appealing SUV design. The vehicle will be available in four trim levels: Access, Active, Allure and new superior ‘GT Line’.

The sharp design demonstrates the New 2008 SUV strength and character, with added power and robustness. The new wheel arch extensions, vertical front grille and scuff plates protect the bodywork and occupants.

Black and chrome headlamps and 3D LED rear lights with 3-claw design illustrate the embedded technology from the outside. i-Cockpit® The intelligent i-Cockpit® creates an instinctive driving experience which is intuitive, agile and safe. Its key features include:

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Attractive SUV Characteristics The new model has a strong personality that exudes power on all types of roads through its innovative technology. Its key style characters include: • Robust Vertical Front Grille • Sharp Lines and Curves are further enhanced by the new Ultimate Red and new Emerald colours. The range offers you a choice of nine colours in total • Lighting signature is elegant thanks to feline looking headlamps and LED rear lamps with warm-coloured lion claw

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2008

• Best-in-Class : 1.2L PureTech 110 S&S, 6-speed automatic (EAT6), 58.9 MPG, CO2 at 110g/km • Best-in-Class: 1.2L PureTech 130 S&S, 6-speed manual, 58.9 MPG, with CO2 at 110g/ km

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 modes include: • Standard Mode • Snow Mode • Mud Mode • Sand Mode • ESP Off

Diesel range includes three engines: • Best-in-Class: 1.6L BlueHDi 75, 5-speed manual gearbox, 76.3 MPG, with CO2 at 97g/ km • 1.6L BlueHDi 100, 5-speed manual gearbox, 76.3 MPG, with CO2 at 97g/km, • Best-in-Class: 1.6L BlueHDi 120 S&S, 6-speed manual, 76.3 MPG, with CO2 at 96gCO2/km

The Engines Choice of five petrol engines: • 1.2L PureTech 82, 5-speed manual gearbox, 57.6 MPG, with CO2 at 114g/km • 1.2L PureTech 82, 5-speed electronicallycontrolled gearbox, 64.2 MPG, with CO2 at 102g/km • 1.2L PureTech 110 S&S, 5-speed manual gearbox, 60.1 MPG, with CO2 at 103g/km

Register you interest in the 2008 today by speaking to a member of our corporate team.

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