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NISSAN

Navara wins Pick-up of the Year at the Honest John awards Another award win in the books for Nissan as the Navara has taken the top honours at this year’s Honest John awards. The awards themselves are one if the UK’s highestprofile automotive awards. The accolade was awarded by the readers of Honest-John Vans, a publication that takes insight from over 2.3 million website users in order to decide the most sought-after motors in each category.

Honest John Vans editor, Dan Powell, said: “Cheaper to run, better equipped and more rewarding to drive than most of its rivals, the Nissan Navara has become the standard by which all other pick-ups should be judged. A favourite with our readers, the Navara provides a class-leading carrying and towing experience that makes it a dependable choice for operators who need a heavy duty 4x4 workhorse.”

Unlike many of the other automotive awards that are given out in the industry, the Honest John awards are decided by the users that live with and seek the models in question. Awards are given to the vehicles that have stirred up the most interest among the 2.3 million users over the last year.

Sebastian Bosslet, Navara Product Manager at Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd, said: “Thanks to its peerless combination of comfort, performance, payload and rugged capability, the Navara has been a huge success since it was introduced in 2016.

“It’s popular with private and business customers alike, and is clearly a huge hit with the users of one of the UK’s best-loved commercial vehicle comparison sites.”

The Navara is available, brand new, nearly new and used at Norton Way Nissan, as we regularly hold an impressive stock of each, with an unmissable range of offers available. To find out more, please contact our LCV and Fleet specialist today.

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MAZDA

MAZDA SAFETY & EURO NCAP RATING: Keeping you safe so you can enjoy the drive ahead Mazda’s advanced i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies give you total confidence in every drive. Each system works together intelligently to recognise potential hazards, avoid collisions and reduce the severity of accidents when they are unavoidable. Feel connected to your Mazda like never before and enjoy the drive knowing you and your passengers are intelligently protected.

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I-ACTIVSENSE SAFETY TECHNOLOGY

When you drive a Mazda, we want you to have peace of mind. That’s why our range of i-ACTIVSENSE safety technologies offer all-ro protection from hazards you may not see.

Smart City Brake Support

Being able to react fast is key when dangers o on the roads. Smart City Brake Support (SCB system uses sensors to continually monitor th speed between you and obstacles in front and closing distance. If you get too close and ther risk of collision, the brakes are primed to help stop more quickly. Or, in an emergency, the br will be applied automatically if needed.

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Lane Keep Assist Being aware of your surroundings is crucial when driving. Lane-Keep Assist checks the road markings and if you unintentionally stray into another lane, the system will alert you and, if needed, adjust the steering to guide you safely back into the centre of your lane.

PROTECTION INSIDE AND OUT You and your passengers aren’t just protected from the outside, but the inside too. Our rigid SKYACTIV-Body has an innovative ring structure that absorbs impacts, whilst our cars also have seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters, antiintrusion brake pedals, SRS Airbag Systems and many other safety features to keep you safe.

5 STAR EURO NCAP RATING The Mazda6, All-New Mazda3 and Mazda CX-5 have been awarded the maximum five-star NCAP safety rating in Euro NCAP tests making them the safest cars in the world. With their range of i-ACTIVSENSE Evolution safety technologies you can experience the feeling of dynamic performance alongside the reassurance of outstanding safety.

Lane Departure Warning Safety innovation should improve the driving experience for you and your passengers. Lane Departure Warning system detects the markings on the road and sends a warning to you, with a subtle pulse, if you are veering from your lane unintentionally.

Adaptive LED Headlights with High Beam Visibility on the road not only increases safety, it should enhance the driving experience. Mazda’s latest Adaptive LED Headlights use 12 separate LED elements which automatically dip when you approach oncoming traffic or a car in front to avoid dazzling. On motorway journeys, the lights automatically rise up to illuminate more of the road ahead. Improvements to the array of LEDs help detect pedestrians more quickly.

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PEUGEOT

ALL-NEW PEUGEOT 508 SW PRICING AND SPECIFICATION REVEALED

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Pricing and specification for the all-new PEUGEOT 508 SW has been announced for the UK market with the versatile estate model starting from £26,845*.

The all-new PEUGEOT 508 SW brings a sharp design, instinctive driving experience, uncompromising quality and class-leading levels of technology to the D-segment. Pushing the boundaries within the estate sector, in Active, Allure, GT Line, GT, and for an exclusive limited-number only, First Edition, trims.

All 508 SW models feature the latest generation of PEUGEOT’s innovative i-Cockpit® with a configurable 12.3-inch head-up digital instrument panel, either a ten-inch or eightinch capacitive touchscreen and a compact multi-function steering wheel as standard. A host of safety features also come as standard, including Emergency Brake Assist and speed limit recognition and recommendation. MirrorLink® with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto® is also included as standard in every model.

The all-new PEUGEOT 508 SW comes with two new petrol options and four diesel options, based on the 1.6-litre PureTech, 1.5-litre BlueHDi and 2.0-litre BlueHDi engines. Coming in October 2019 will be a 225hp PHEV version, providing power to the front wheels using 1.6-litre PureTech 180 engine and a 6

110hp electric motor.

Active trim features 17-inch alloy wheels as standard, alongside PEUGEOT Connected 3D Navigation with live updates, electric driver’s seat-base and lumbar adjustment, automatic headlights and DAB radio as standard. Prices for the Active trim start from £26,845 OTR MRRP. In Allure trim (and standard on all petrol versions), the all-new 508 SW gets Active Suspension, plus Active Blind Spot Detection and PEUGEOT Smartbeam Assistance, as well as PEUGEOT Open and Go (keyless entry and push button start). Inside, there is a 10-inch High Definition capacitive touch screen, electric driver and passenger seats and a 180-degree colour reversing camera. Prices start from £28,145*.

Starting from £29,895*, the GT Line adds self-levelling full LED headlights, with the rear light cluster featuring PEUGEOT’s 3D signature ‘Claw Effect’. The GT Line also comes with PEUGEOT i-Cockpit® Amplify, which allows

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customers to change the interior lighting balance, as well as the engine note through active speaker technology.

The GT model is available from £38,020* and features PEUGEOT’s Drive Assist Pack Plus, with Adaptive Cruise Control and Lane Positioning Assist. Also included is a FOCAL® premium HiFi speaker system, Nappa Mistral full grain leather seat trim and 19-inch ‘Augusta’ diamond-cut twotone alloy wheels.

The UK will receive just 75 First Edition models, with prices starting from £40,819*. On top of the GT specification, First Edition models feature PEUGEOT’s Night Vision technology – a first in the D-segment estate sector. The safety technology can spot pedestrians and even dogs up to 200m ahead of the vehicle’s headlights, alerting drivers via the 12.3-inch instrument display panel. First Edition models will also come with PEUGEOT’s Visio Park 3, featuring 360-degree colour reversing camera and fully automated parking assistance.

David Peel, Managing Director of PEUGEOT UK, said: “The all-new 508 SW will bring a unique combination of style and driving dynamics to the D-segment estate sector. We’re already seeing the 508 Fastback challenge the norm in the saloon sector, and we have the same high expectations for the 508 SW.”

The all-new 508 SW will bring a unique combination of style and driving dynamics to the D-segment estate sector. We’re already seeing the 508 Fastback challenge the norm in the saloon sector, and we have the same high expectations for the 508 SW. David Peel Managing Director of PEUGEOT UK

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KIA

All-New Kia XCeed: A stylish, contemporary alternative to the traditional SUV

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ast month, the first official image of the new Kia XCeed was released to the public. It’s stylish, expressive and entirely contemporary in design, paving a new way for the new CUV (Crossover utility Vehicle) segment. A segment that offers a new, sporty alternative to the traditional larger SUV’s.

The new swept back, coupe like appearance of the XCeed follows suit with the newly released and utterly stunning ProCeed. The new design direction is all thanks to Kia’s European design centre in Frankfurt, Germany.

While its raised driving position offers a higher, clearer view of the road ahead, it’s elevated ride height with lower hip point give the car a sportier driving position than your traditional SUV. This allows the car to retain the sporty sleek form of a coupe, while offering all of the perks of a large SUV.

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While the XCeed is a CUV, with compact styling, you can expect the interior space and luggage capacity to be comparable to Europe’s best-selling SUVs. Emilio Herrera, Chief Operating Officer at Kia Motors Europe, comments: “The sporty design and demeanour of the new Kia XCeed CUV makes it more innately desirable than many taller, larger SUVs. Yet it offers this without compromising on versatility, with its intelligent packaging achieving the cabin and storage space of an SUV in a sportier body and more compact footprint.”

The all-new Kia XCeed will be revealed in full shortly. UK onsale date, specification and pricing will be confirmed in due course.

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The sporty design and demeanour of the new Kia XCeed CUV makes it more innately desirable than many taller, larger SUVs. Yet it offers this without compromising on versatility, with its intelligent packaging achieving the cabin and storage space of an SUV in a sportier body and more compact footprint.

Emilio Herrera Chief Operating Officer Kia Motors Europe

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HONDA

HONDA E PLATFORM AND BATTERY DETAILS UNVEILED

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onda have finally released details of the battery, chassis and charging details for its upcoming, highly anticipated Honda e compact electric car. This is a brand-new model, built from the ground up as Honda’s first car to be built on a dedicated electric platform.

The car will be powered by a water-cooled lithium-ion high-capacity battery that will either be charged by a Type 2 AC connection or a CCs2 DC rapid charger with LED charging status indication.

Phil Webb, head of car at Honda UK, commented: “Confirmation of the chassis, platform, battery and charging details of the Honda e marks a key milestone in our preparations to unveil the final production version of the model later this year. I’m looking forward to seeing the Honda e Prototype in action for the first time in the UK at the Goodwood Festival of Speed next month.”

Chassis and platform Honda have built the e platform to suit urban environments, which required precise and responsive driving experience. To deliver this, Honda ensured that the car has a perfect 50:50 weight distribution with a low centre of gravity. This will ensure that the car is built for optimal handling and stability. The power from the high-torque powertrain will be delivered through rear wheel drive to ensure that the car can apply maximum power and traction and steering at high speeds.

With dimensions similar to that of the original Mini, largely known as one of the best handling cars of all time, both with compact size and next to no overhang, the Honda e delivers next-gen small car agility. Not only does this make it a safe car to drive, but an exhilarating one too. It will also make it easy to fit into tight spaces – an essential feature for inner city driving.

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w, reliable 35.5 kWh battery offers a range of over 125 with the rapid charger allowing the battery to charge up to harge in only 30 minutes. e charging port is integrated into the bonnet with a LED indicator to visibly display the charging status, easily e at a glance. When on the go, the battery charge will be ed onto the dual touchscreens inside the car to present er with the current level of battery charge. nda’s new compact electric car is a key part of the latest electrification commitment to feature electrified ogy in 100% of its European sales by 2025. Presented in pe form at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, the first Honda tion battery electric vehicle for the European market will s mass production debut later this year.

Honda has already received 31,000 expressions of interest across Europe with over 9,000 coming from the UK. Customers can visit: https://reserve.honda.co.uk/en/reservation to make a reservation for priority ordering.

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UPDATES TO THE NEW SUPERB FACELIFT MODEL

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s orders for the new SUPERB facelift model open from 2 July, we thought it would be a good time to check out what’s new on the model’s midlife update.

Full info on the new SUPERB’s engine line up and technical data is still to be released, but with production for the new model beginning in the week starting 8 July and cards expecting to be landing with dealers towards the end of August, it’s time to think about getting your order in.

So, what’s new? Starting with the car’s sleek exterior, Skoda have treated the SUPERB to a newly designed front and rear end, for a premium look. New LED headlights and fog lights add a nice touch to the front end, while at the back, the SUPERB now just has SKODA in bold lettering, instead of featuring the old SKODA roundel.

Opt for the SE-L trim and above and you get a chrome strip that will run along the tailgate and into the newly re-designed LED tail lights with animated indicators.

Inside the car, more updates follow with the SUPERB receiving even more equipment, adding to the standard specification and offering even more incentive to buy.

Engines So far, we only have info on the 2.0 TSI 190PS DSG engine, which is now available on certain trims, and the hugely efficient petrol hybrid engine/powertrain as seen on the VW Passat GTE.

What are the facelift changes?

• The larger grille now bears double slats and is a little further down the front bumper • Narrower headlights reach the grille • LED headlight technology isstandard for the dipped and high beam • The new ‘ŠKODA’ block lettering replaces the brands badge • LED spotlights project ‘ŠKODA’ onto the ground when the doors are opened, as part of the optional ambient lighting (SE L and above) • At the rear, a horizontal chrome trim connects the full LED tail lights (SE L and above) • New 18- and 19-inch alloy wheels and the colours Crystal black and Race blue (exclusive to SportLine Plus) have been added

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