Kia, one of the fastest growing car manufacturers in the world, have released a concept of their first ever convertible car. Based on the Pro_Cee'd, which uses the companies new Kia Cee'd as a base, the ex_cee'd Cabrio Concept was born. Set to make its official debut in Geneva next month, the ex_cee'd is the first vehicle designed under the company's new design chief, Peter Schreyer.

The new Kia cab takes the vast majority of its inspiration and stunning looks from the brand new cee'd hatchback, which is their current hopes to break into the main stream market such as the VW Golf and the Ford Focus. The roof of the new convertable is going to be made from a "romantic" soft top opposed to a metal hard top and the car also features uniquely designed 19" wheels as standard!

Kia will be showing their wares at the latest Geneva show including the concept Kia pro_cee'd, the Kia Cee'd station wagon and the Kia Rio Hybrid.

The Ceed station wagon in particular riding on an extended wheelbase, 10 inches longer than the five-door hatch and boasts an impressive 18.9 cubic feet of cargo space behind the second row - 7 cubic feet more than the hatchback.

Impressive stuff from Kia! Watch this space for more on Kia's exciting new range!

We were pleased to sponsor the Taverham Youth Football Club for three seasons in which Ollie Forkes son of our Kia Sales Manager played as their right wing.

The team played their home matches at the Taverham High School under team coach Andy Chapel and finished second in 2006 in the league, an excellent result.

For three years the team have been in the NENYL (North East Norfolk Youth League) they have finished in the top three, showing their passion for the game and their prowess.

NMG have supported junior track stars for the Norfolk & Suffolk Junior Motorcycle Grass Track Club.

This photograph is dedicated to the memory of one of the organisers and a faithful supporter of NMG, Mr Brian Snowie. Brian was also very active in the local adult speedway and was attempting to bring back speedway to Norwich.

NMG were also sponsors of the Mildenhall Speedway, again this was down to Brian's passion and enthusiasm for the sport, he will be sorely missed.

Stuart Sutton the son of our Group Accountant is shown here along with Bryan Gunn the former Norwich City & Scotland Goalkeeper and Sheriff of Norwich collecting the keys to the Kia Sedona MPV from Trevor Forkes our Kia Manager. NMG were pleased to supply the Sedona 7 seater as a support vehicle to the Three Peaks Challenge Team.



The Three Peaks Challenge is a gruelling ascent on the three highest peaks in the UK, Ben Nevis, Scafell and Snowdonia, all three being completed inside of 24 hours, most of which has to be completed in the darkness of the night.

The team raised money for charity and in particular The Bryan Gunn Leukaemia Cancer Awareness Charities & The Norfolk Age Concern Charity. Altogether the team raised over £1,500 towards these appeals.

NMG Sponsored Cliff Park High School at the recent 2006 Gothia Youth World Cup Football Tournament held in Gothenburg Sweden.
In total 1,260 teams from 68 countries played a gruelling series of knock out matches watched by over 10,000 supporters and spectators.

Cliff Park suffered at the hands of SG Borken of Germany when the infamous German penalty curse saw them loose in the shoot out 5:4 in their valiant third round qualifier. The eventual winners were a surprise nation, the ‘Kampala Kids’ from Uganda who thoroughly deserved their win.

Marcus Johnson said on behalf of Cliff Park, that he and his fellow team mates really enjoyed the tournament and the chance to travel to Sweden and play against other clubs. They hope to qualify again for next year’s tournament, and already their PE Teacher Andrew Innes who organised the tour is setting the plans into motion for 2007.

NMG were pleased to sponsor the Swindell Boys Junior F.C. and they are shown here in the new strips - don't they look smart.

Nathan Chapman the nephew of the MD Grant Long plays for Swindell and when their previous sponsor was unable to continue for this season NMG agreed to step in and save the day.

Nathan and his friends were delighted with their new strip and the Club Secretary Louise Simnett and her husband Andy the Manager shown in the photo thanked NMG on behalf of everyone associated with the club.

Good Luck for 2007 Boys

Paul Brown our very own Master Technician and Quality Controller recently finished second again in the

Red Lodge
Pro-Kart
Championship Heavyweight Class.



Having come second in 2005 Paul had hoped to finish in first place in 2006 but was narrowly pipped at the post and finished in a very proud and creditable second position.

Paul has raced Karts for many years and NMG were naturally pleased to sponsor one of thier own staff to compete in this class of karting. NMG have helped Paul by supporting his racing and helping him with sponsorship of his van.

Paul races in the heavyweight section and has custom built his own Kart and converted his van to house a full Kart ramp, mobile workshop and hospitality unit.

Paul has bought a new kart for the 2007 season and we wish him well as his dedication and passion for the sport shows at every opportunity.

Next year Paul hopes to finish in first place and NMG are proud to support him in his endeavours.

James does it again, he wins the Suzuki Apprentice Of The Year 2006 for the second year running against very stiff competition.

Following a difficult year in which he suffered a very serious motorbike accident, James was chuffed to bits to win again; and NMG are extremely proud to have such a keen, knowledgeable and dedicated Technician in our midst. Well Done James.

James had previously won the Suzuki Apprentice Of The Year in 2005 in his first year of training.

He was again awarded the coveted prize after completing a second year of training at the new Suzuki Apprentice Training School, he also sat a series of exams and a gruelling final interview process.

James picked up his second national award from Suzuki Cars GB ; NMG were delighted with his success and also made him a second special cash award on his return to the business.

NMG are pleased to involve themselves in the local community and undertake several projects each year. Although we would like to undertake more it is very difficult to know where to stop, as literally each year we receive dozens of requests for worthwhile causes.


Here are just a few examples...





As we embark on 2007 we have already committed to several clubs and associations but our biggest single sponsorship deal is the British Junior Golf Tour as detailed above. We are delighted to give our full backing to this worthwhile intiative and who knows, perhaps a local junior can walk away with the Grand Final.

During 2006 we were pleased to provide sponsorship deals to several local schools and clubs in the form of football strips.

We have also supported the Sprowston High School by hosting a visit from a group of young men and women who are interested in joining the motor trade when they start their working career.

The day was spent in our dealership giving them a unique insight into the motor trade and hopefully several may take up the challenge of this new career.

We are also extremely keen to promote excellence in our staff and shown below are two stories which give examples of our own staff sponsorship concepts.

We have also shown several other sponsorship programmes to demonstrate that NMG are proud to be associated with local youth and the promotion of teamwork, character building and community themes.

In recent years we have sponsored the Plymouth to Dakar Rally for one of our customers Andy Thompson, who competed in this whacky but hazardous race across the deserts of Northern Africa. This was done in a Pink Suzuki 413 4x4 which had to cost less than £100, now there is commitment and faith in a Suzuki.


Andy raised over £3,000 for Breast Cancer Charities. Andy obvioulsy missed his true vocation in life as he later competed in the Gambia School Run project in April 2006 taking much needed school supplies via a convoy of ex military Landrovers

We have sponsored a junior snow ski racer T.J Baldwin of Tharston whose heart is set on winning the Winter Olympic Gold for England. T.J. is the current under 18 British Ski Champion and he trains at the British Ski Academy in France

Further sponsorship of the Bryan Gunn Leukaemia Appeal took place at the Mayday Office Equipment Golf Day in aid of the charity set up after Bryans daughter Francesca died of this awful desease.

NMG also supported the Community First Responder Scheme and the East Anglian Ambulance NHS Trust when one of it's former employees Michael Riches a trained paramedic and community police officer requested support for this vital intiative.


Mark Banham another of our customers received support when he entered the Suzuki Ignis Endurance Rally Car into the National Champoinships. NMG were happy to provide much needed essential spares for his racing.

And there have been several donations to local charities, schools, playgroups and worthy causes.

The Kia Pro_Ceed is a sporty 3 door version of the family Kia Cee'd released this month in the UK. The concept model was shown at the Paris motor show late last year, and is due to be released some time in 2007.

The Kia Pro_cee’d concept was developed by Kia’s team in Russelsheim under it’s design chief Gegory Guillaume. The concept comes in a colour Kia called Cashew - which is somewhat like a flat brown but with a small percentage of metal flakes to give it a little sparkle. The pro_cee’d has a roofline 25mm lower compared to the production 5-door cee’d, to give it a sportier image. Further enhancing it’s sporty image is the huge 19 inch wheels that fill up the wheel arches, wrapped with 265/30/R19 tyres.

(Thanks to PaulTan for the pictures)

Makeover 2007 - Book a test drive now!

The popular Kia Sorento has been given a makeover for 2007!

More power has been added to both the petrol and diesel engines, more comfort and safety features have been installed inside and outside the cabin, and the appearance has been boosted inside and out.

Five versions of the Kia Sorento 4x4 complete the model line-up for the European market. Kia Motors Corporation is also planning to sell 200,000 units around the world over the next two years.

The SUV market in Europe is highly competitive and we were immensely flattered by the reception given to Sorento at its launch in 2002, and by its subsequent sales volumes

- Jean-Charles Lievens, Kia Europe senior vice-president.

World wide sales - Book a test drive now!

200,000 facelift model Kia Sorentos are expected to be sold around the world, of which half of that is expected to be in the United States. This is according to Matthew Fenech, director of Easysell Kia in Malta.

At a recent launch of the new facelift Kia Sorento, Mr French emphasised the continuing quality of build that the population has come to associate with Kia's range of sporty, family, luxury and commercial vehicles.

We feel proud that for the past 20 years we have successfully represented this firm and there is no doubt about the success of the Kia brand when you look on Malta's roads

- Mr Matthew Fenech.

Since it was launched in 2002, the Sorento has been greeted with enthusiasm and the model has sold consistently well. "This gave us a lot of satisfaction," he said. Client surveys had also shown a high level of satisfaction from all aspects.

Positioned as a premium SUV (sports utility vehicle), the Sorento is powered by a 2.5-litre CRDi diesel. There is a choice of LX and EX trim and five-speed manual and automatic gearboxes.

The 2,497 cc double overhead camshaft four-cylinder in-line common-rail, high pressure, direct injection diesel produces a maximum power of 170 ps at 3,800 rpm and 392 Nm of torque (pulling power) at 2,000 rpm.

The New Kia Sorento - Book a test drive now!