Vauxhall Motors Limited
Type	Private (subsidiary of General Motors since 1925)
Founded	1903
Headquarters	Luton, England, UK
Key people	Bill Parfitt (MD)
Industry	Automotive
Products	Automobile
Revenue	£3,785 million (2004)[1]
Operating income	£131 million (2004)[1]
Net income	£-176 million (2004) [1]
Employees	5,047 (2004)[1]
Parent	General Motors Corporation
Website	www.vauxhall.co.uk

Vauxhall Motors is a UK car company. It is a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation (GM), and is part of GM Europe. Most current Vauxhall models are right-hand drive derivatives of GM's Opel brand. There are also several performance vehicles coming from Opel Performance Center (OPC), Holden/Holden Special Vehicles in Australia and Lotus Cars of Norfolk, England. General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... For other uses, see Luton (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see England (disambiguation). ... Managing director is the term used for the chief executive of many limited companies in the United Kingdom, Commonwealth and some other English speaking countries. ... Car redirects here. ... Car redirects here. ... For the tax agency in Ireland of the same name, see Revenue Commissioners. ... The symbol £ represents the pound currency which Britain uses. ... Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), also known as operating income and operating profit, is a term used to describe a companys earnings. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... This article is about work. ... For the band, see Big Brother and the Holding Company. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... A website (alternatively, web site or Web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or more web servers, usually accessible via the Internet. ... The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a country in western Europe, and member of the Commonwealth of Nations, the G8, the European Union, and NATO. Usually known simply as the United Kingdom, the UK, or (inaccurately) as Great Britain or Britain, the UK has four constituent... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... General Motors Europe is responsible for the operation of GM businesses in Europe. ... This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... Opel Vectra OPC on display in Berlin The Opel Performance Center (abbreviated as OPC) is a subsidiary of General Motors German Opel division, founded in 1997 to oversee Opels motorsports activities and develop performance versions of Opel vehicles. ... Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... Holden Special Vehicles (usually abbreviated to HSV) is the officially designated performance vehicle division of Australian motor car manufacturer Holden. ... Lotus Logo with monogram of its founder, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. ... For alternative meanings see: Norfolk (disambiguation) Norfolk (pronounced NOR-fk) is a low-lying county in East Anglia in the east of southern England. ...

History

Alexander Wilson founded the company in Vauxhall, London in 1857. Originally named Alex Wilson and Company, then Vauxhall Iron Works, the company built pumps and marine engines. In 1903, the company built its first car, a five-horsepower model steered using a tiller, with two forward gears and no reverse gear. This led to a better design which was made available for sale. For other uses, see Vauxhall (disambiguation). ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ...

To expand its production, the company moved the majority of its production to Luton in 1905. The company continued to trade under the name Vauxhall Iron Works until 1907, when the modern name of Vauxhall Motors was adapted. The company was characterised by its sporting models, but after World War I, designed more austere models. For other uses, see Luton (disambiguation). ... “The Great War ” redirects here. ...

GM purchase

In 1925, Vauxhall was bought by GM for US$2.5 million. The influence of the American parent was pervasive and together with the Ford Motor Company, Vauxhall's main competitor, led to a wave of American influenced styling in Europe that persisted through to the 1980s. Bedford Vehicles, a subsidiary constructing commercial vehicles, was established in 1930 as the Stock Market Crash of 1929 had made importing American lorries uneconomical. The United States dollar is the official currency of the United States. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... Bedford was the first to use the Griffin logo Bedford Six WLG 2. ... The 1929 stock market crash devastated economies worldwide The Wall Street Crash refers to the stock market crash that occurred on October 29, 1929, when share prices on the New York Stock Exchange collapsed, leading eventually to the Great Depression. ... Trucks can refer to several things: The plural of: Truck, the motorized vehicle Truck, other uses of the singular As a name: Trucks was a rock band Trucks is a short story by Stephen King Trucks is a movie based on the Stephen King short story Trucks! is a television...

During World War II, car production was suspended to allow Vauxhall to work on the Churchill tank, which was designed at Luton in less than a year, and assembled there (as well as at other sites). Over 5,600 Churchill tanks were built. Combatants Allied powers: China France Great Britain Soviet Union United States and others Axis powers: Germany Italy Japan and others Commanders Chiang Kai-shek Charles de Gaulle Winston Churchill Joseph Stalin Franklin Roosevelt Adolf Hitler Benito Mussolini Hideki Tōjō Casualties Military dead: 17,000,000 Civilian dead: 33,000... The Tank, Infantry, Mk IV (A22) was a heavy British infantry tank of the Second World War, best known for its heavy armour and its use as the basis of many specialist vehicles. ... For other uses, see Luton (disambiguation). ...

Post World War II

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After the war, car production resumed but models were designed as a more mass-market product leading to expansion of the company. A manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port was built in 1960. During the 1960s Vauxhall acquired a reputation for making rust-prone models, though in this respect most manufacturers were equally bad. The corrosion protection built into models was tightened up significantly, but the reputation dogged the company until the early 1980s. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

By the late 1960s, the company was achieving five-figure sales on its most popular models including the entry-level Viva and larger Victor. The Viva was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors in a variety of models from 1963 to 1979. ... The Vauxhall Victor was a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976. ...

The 1970s and 1980s

Vauxhall's fortunes improved during the 1970s, with an updated version of the Viva continuing to sell in huge volumes.

By 1973, however, the Victor was losing sales in a market that was becoming increasingly dominated by the hugely popular Ford Cortina. The Viva was still among the most popular cars in Britain, as a facelift in 1970 stopped the design from becoming too outdated. But this wasn't enough to keep Vauxhall from being well behind market leaders Ford and British Leyland in the sales charts, and most of its range was struggling even to keep pace with Chrysler UK (formerly the Rootes Group). Vauxhall's sales began to increase in 1975 with the launch of two important new models - the Chevette, a small three-door hatchback that was the first car of its kind to be built in Britain and the Cavalier, a stylish four-door saloon designed to compete head-to-head with the all-conquering Ford Cortina. By the end of the 1970s, Vauxhall had boosted its market share substantially and was fast closing in on Ford and British Leyland. The Ford Cortina is a mid sized family car sold by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982. ... “Ford” redirects here. ... The British Leyland Motor Corporation (often abbreviated to simply BL), was a Britain in 1968. ... In the 1960s, Chrysler sought to become a world producer of automobiles. ... The Rootes Group is a now-defunct British automobile manufacturer. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The British Leyland Motor Corporation (often abbreviated to simply BL), was a Britain in 1968. ...

At the end of 1979, Vauxhall moved into the modern family hatchback market with its Astra range that replaced the ageing Viva. The Astra quickly became popular with buyers, but the 1981 Mk2 Cavalier - the first Vauxhall of this size to offer front-wheel drive and a hatchback bodystyle - was the car that really boosted Vauxhall's fortunes. The 1983 Nova supermini (replacement for the Chevette) completed Vauxhall's regeneration, and it soon overtook Austin Rover as Britain's second most popular carmaker. The Astra further strengthened its position in the market with an all-new 1984 model that featured an aerodynamic design reminiscent of Ford's larger Sierra. By 1979, Vauxhall had increased its market share substantially, but was still some way behind Ford and British Leyland, even though it had overtaken Talbot (the successor organisation to Rootes and Chrysler UK). Vauxhall Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ... MG Rover was the last independent mass-production producer of the British motor industry. ... The Ford Sierra was a large family car built by Ford Europe between 1982 and 1993, originally designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick le Quément, . Released on 21 September 1982, it replaced the Ford Cortina/Taunus, and was itself replaced by the Mondeo. ... Talbot is an automobile brand, whose history is one of the industrys most complex. ... The Rootes Group is a now-defunct British automobile manufacturer. ... In the 1960s, Chrysler sought to become a world producer of automobiles. ...

Vauxhall's most important model of the 1980s was the 1981 Mk2 Cavalier, which made the transition from rear-wheel drive saloon to front-wheel drive hatchback (though there was still a saloon version available, complemented in 1983 with an estate). For much of its life it was Britain's most popular large family car, vying with the Ford Sierra for top place. The Cavalier was relaunched in 1988, an all-new format which won praise for its sleek looks and much-improved resistance to rust. The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The Ford Sierra was a large family car built by Ford Europe between 1982 and 1993, originally designed by Uwe Bahnsen, Robert Lutz and Patrick le Quément, . Released on 21 September 1982, it replaced the Ford Cortina/Taunus, and was itself replaced by the Mondeo. ...

Vauxhall refused to rest on its laurels after the turnaround of the early to mid 1980s, and before the decade was over there was more to come. The range-topping Carlton (Opel Omega elsewhere) relaunched in 1986 and was voted European Car of the Year, and the Cavalier (Mk3) entered its third generation in 1988 with an all-new sleek design that further enhanced its popularity. The Calibra coupé followed in 1989, which was officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world on its launch. Most importantly, the latest generation of Vauxhall models had eradicated the image of rusting cars that for so long had put potential buyers off the Vauxhall brand. The Vauxhall Carlton was an automobile sold by Vauxhall in the UK, from 1978 to 1994 in two generations. ... There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle in the 1970s/80s The Opel Omega was an executive car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1986 and 2003. ... The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The Opel Calibra (badged as a Vauxhall in the UK and a Holden in Australia) was launched in 1989, a front-wheel drive coupé based around the running gear of the Opel Vectra A which had been launched the year before. ...

By 1989, Vauxhall was on something like equal terms with the Rover Group as Britain's second most popular car brand behind Ford. Rover Group plc was the name that was given by the British government, in 1986, to the state-owned vehicle manufacturer British Leyland or BL. After divesting of its commercial vehicle and bus manufacturing divisions the company by then consisting of the car manufacturing arm Austin Rover Group and the... “Ford” redirects here. ...

1990s

In 1993, things were still looking strong for Vauxhall. The Cavalier was firmly re-established as Britain's most popular large family car with more than 130,000 sales, while the third generation Astra (relaunched in 1991) with 100,000 sales was continuing to narrow the gap between itself and the best-selling Ford Escort. The decade-old Nova was axed in 1993 in favour of the all-new Corsa; its distinctive styling and practical interior began attracting more sales than its predecessor had done. The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... Vauxhall Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. ... The Ford Escort was a compact car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company from 1967 through 2003. ... 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ...

In 1994 GM ceased production of Bedford vehicles, which had been Vauxhall's commercial vehicle arm, making successful vans, trucks and lorries since the 1930s. Van production continued at Luton, now under the Vauxhall name. Bedford was the first to use the Griffin logo Bedford Six WLG 2. ... For other uses, see Van (disambiguation). ... Trucks can refer to several things: The plural of: Truck, the motorized vehicle Truck, other uses of the singular As a name: Trucks was a rock band Trucks is a short story by Stephen King Trucks is a movie based on the Stephen King short story Trucks! is a television... Lorry Look up Lorry in Wiktionary, the free dictionary Can mean: A truck, in the sense of a commercial large goods vehicle. ... The 1930s were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known as the [[. In East Asia, the rise of militarism occurred. ... For other uses, see Luton (disambiguation). ...

The Cavalier nameplate was axed in 1995 after 20 years and Vauxhall adopted the Vectra nameplate for its successor, completing a policy by General Motors that aligned and identically badged all Vauxhall and Opel models. Vectra received disappointing feedback from the motoring public and several well-known journalists, most notably Jeremy Clarkson. Yet it was still hugely popular, and for a while after the 1999 facelift it was actually more popular that Ford's highly-acclaimed Mondeo. The Astra entered its fourth generation in 1998, and offered levels of build quality and handling that bettered all of its predecessors. The 1999 Astra-based Zafira compact MPV set new standards for practicality, and achieved sales volumes that were previously unimaginable for MPVs. The Opel Vectra is a large family car produced by Opel, the main European subsidiary of General Motors. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960) is an English broadcaster and writer who specialises in motoring. ... The Ford Mondeo is a large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world. ... The Zafira is a car from General Motors, branded as an Opel in Europe, except for the UK, where it is branded as a Vauxhall. ... It has been suggested that Mini MPV be merged into this article or section. ...

It was around this time that Vauxhall was being heavily criticised in several high profile car surveys. In 1998, a Top Gear customer satisfaction survey condemned the Vauxhall Vectra as the least satisfying car to own in Britain. A year later, as a brand Vauxhall was slated as the least satisfying make of car by the same magazine's customer satisfaction survey. Its model range came in for heavy criticism for breakdowns, build quality problems and many other maladies which meant that quality did not reflect sales success. Despite this, Vauxhall was competing strongly in the sales charts and by 1999 was closer to Ford in terms of sales figures than it had been in years. Top Gear may refer to: Top Gear (current format), a BBC television series about cars and motorsport in its new format (2002–present). ... The Opel Vectra is a large family car produced by Opel, the main European subsidiary of General Motors. ...

21st Century

The first years of the 21st century saw Vauxhall further strengthen its position in the British market, and continue to narrow the gap with Ford. The Corsa was regenerated in 2000 and offered a better-handling, better-built and better-equipped package than ever before. 2003 Vauxhall Corsa 2004 Opel Corsa The Corsa is a small car or supermini produced by General Motors in Europe. ...

2002 was one of the best years ever for Vauxhall sales in the UK. The updated Corsa (launched in 2000) was Britain's second most popular new car, and gave the marque top spot in the British supermini car sales charts for the very first time. The Astra was Britain's third best selling car that year, while the Vectra and the Zafira (a clever Compact MPV launched in 1999) lurked just outside the top ten with relatively strong sales. The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors European subsidiary Opel since 1982. ... 1992 Opel Vectra 2. ... The Zafira is a car from General Motors, branded as an Opel in Europe, except for the UK, where it is branded as a Vauxhall. ... Renault Mégane Scénic, the first car to be marketed as a compact MPV Opel Zafira, a seven-seater compact MPV A compact MPV is a car classification used in Europe to describe multi-purpose vehicle versions of small family cars (sometimes also referred to as compact cars), fitting...

The Vectra entered its second generation in 2002 and was further improved over earlier Vectras, but was still hardly a class-leader and now had to be content with lower sales due to a fall in popularity of D-sector cars; although a facelift in 2005 sparked a rise in sales. 1992 Opel Vectra 2. ...

Perhaps the most important Vauxhall product of the 2000s so far is the fifth generation Astra, launched in early 2004 and praised by the motoring press for its dramatic styling which was a world of difference from the relatively bland previous Astra. It was an instant hit with British buyers and was the nation's second best selling car in 2005 and 2006, giving the all-conquering Ford Focus its strongest competitor yet. The second generation Vectra went on sale during 2002 but has not sold as strongly as its predecessor. Its successor is due in 2008 and will give Vauxhall a fresh new competitor in a sector which has shrunk considerably in Britain over the last few years. Vauxhall Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM), on their small family car ranges since 1979. ... The Ford Focus is a small family car made by Ford and sold in most Ford markets worldwide. ... 1992 Opel Vectra 2. ...

The second generation Corsa had been Britain's most popular supermini for most of its production life, but by 2006 it had started to fall behind the best of its competitors, so an all-new model was launched. This Corsa was far better than either of the previous Corsas, and it was an instant hit with buyers.

In 2006, the second generation Zafira was Britain's 10th best selling car. It was the first time that an MPV had featured in the Top 10 best selling cars in Britain. This is the list of the best selling 10 cars in the United Kingdom (Great Britain), for all years between 1987 and 2006 except 1989. ...

Opel/Holden relationship

From the 1970s, most models were based on models made by Opel in Germany. The Chevette, Cavalier and Carlton were basically restyled versions of the Kadett, Ascona and Rekord, featuring a distinctive sloping front end, nicknamed the "droopsnoot", first prototyped on the HPF Firenza. The Viceroy and Royale were simply rebadged versions of Opel's Commodore and Senator, imported from Germany. This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The Vauxhall Carlton was an automobile sold by Vauxhall in the UK, from 1978 to 1994 in two generations. ... The Opel Kadett is a small family car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1937 and 1940, then from 1962 to 1992. ... The Opel Ascona was a midsized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. ... The Opel Rekord is an executive car from the German automaker Opel. ... The Firenza was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors between 1970 and 1976. ... Badge engineering is a term that describes the rebadging of one model of car as another. ... 1970 Opel Rekord Coupé The Opel Commodore was an executive car produced by German automaker Opel. ... The Opel Senator was a large saloon (and derivative coupé) motor vehicle sold in Europe from 1978 until 1994. ...

This was the starting point for the "Opelisation" of Vauxhall. With the 1979 demise of the Viva, GM policy was for future Vauxhall models to be, in effect, rebadged Opels, designed and developed in Rüsselsheim, with little engineering input from Luton. In the late '70s and early '80s, GM dealers in the UK and the Republic of Ireland sold otherwise identical Opel and Vauxhall models alongside each other. This policy of duplication was phased out, beginning with the demise of Opel dealerships in the UK in 1981. The last Opel car (the Manta coupe) to be "officially" sold in Britain was withdrawn in 1988. This article is about the European car manufacturer. ... The Viva was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors in a variety of models from 1963 to 1979. ... Rüsselsheim is the largest city in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. ...

Similarly, the Vauxhall brand was dropped by GM in Ireland in favour of Opel in 1982, with other right hand drive markets like Malta and Cyprus soon following suit. In New Zealand, the brand was withdrawn after the demise of the Chevette. Many new Opel-badged cars have been privately imported into the UK from Ireland, and other EU countries, while many Vauxhalls have been imported second hand into the Republic. This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... Wikiquote has a collection of quotations by or about: European Union The European Union On-Line Official EU website, europa. ... The term grey import refers to an item that has been imported into a country, legally, but without the agreement of the manufacturer. ...

GM Europe then began to standardise model names across both brands in the early 1990s. The Vauxhall Astra and Opel Kadett, for example, were both called Astra from 1991 onwards; the Vauxhall Cavalier and Opel Vectra were both called Vectra from 1995 etc. With the exception of the VX220, sold by Opel as the Speedster, all of Vauxhall's models now have the same names as those of Opel. General Motors Europe is responsible for the operation of GM businesses in Europe. ...

Since 1994, Vauxhall models differ from Opels in their distinctive grille featuring a "V", incorporating the Vauxhall badge. This has also been used by Holden in New Zealand, and on the Indian version of the Opel Astra. The "V" badging is an echo of the fluted V-shaped bonnets that have been used in some form on all Vauxhall cars since the very first. Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ...

A model unique to the Vauxhall range is the high performance Monaro coupe, which is sourced from and designed by Holden in Australia. Although this model is also produced in left hand drive (LHD) for markets like the U.S. (known as the Pontiac GTO) and the Middle East (known as the Chevrolet Lumina), the model is not currently offered by Opel in mainland Europe. Imports of this vehicle are limited to 15,000 to avoid additional safety testing. A future vehicle that Opel has not confirmed but Vauxhall has is the Holden Commodore SSV and the HSV GTS. The SSV has a GM 6.0 L98 V8 and the HSV uses the high performance GM 6.0 LS2 V8. Both are on the new GM Zeta platform which will underpin many future full-size GM vehicles. Vauxhall confirmed the import of the HSV just after the reborn Opel GT roadster was announced as not being imported into the UK. Vauxhall claim the Vauxhall Commodore and HSV will replace the Monaro and be far more aggressively styled than the HSV and have several defining Vauxhall features. The Vauxhall Monaro is the British version of the Australian-made Holden Monaro, even though it too is made in Australia. ... Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... This article concerns rules of the road regarding land vehicles; for sea-going vehicles, see International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea. ... For other uses of terms redirecting here, see US (disambiguation), USA (disambiguation), and United States (disambiguation) Motto In God We Trust(since 1956) (From Many, One; Latin, traditional) Anthem The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington, D.C. Largest city New York City National language English (de facto)1 Demonym American... 1965 Pontiac GTO convertible The Pontiac GTO was an automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974, and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to 2006. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... The Monaro is a muscle car produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors. ... The Opel GT is a two-seat sports car introduced by Opel in 1968. ...

The bodywork for the Holden Camira estate was used for the Vauxhall Cavalier estate in the UK (though not for the identical Opel Ascona in the rest of Europe) - conversely the rear bodywork of the T-car Vauxhall Chevette estate and Bedford Chevanne van was used for the respective Holden Gemini versions. Vauxhall's compact car, the Viva, formed the basis of the first Holden Torana in Australia in the 1960s. The Holden Camira was a medium-sized family car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. ... The Vauxhall Cavalier was a large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1976 to 1995. ... The Opel Ascona was a midsized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. ... Vauxhall Chevette - rare HSR rally model in road-going trim The Vauxhall Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983. ... The Bedford Chevanne was a small commercial vehicle produced by General Motors and built in the United Kingdom. ... Stop deleting this page The Holden Gemini was a small car built and sold by GM-Holden from 1975 to 1986. ... The Viva was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors in a variety of models from 1963 to 1979. ... The Holden Torana was a car produced by General Motors Holden (GMH), the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. ...

Many cars badged as Opels, even LHD models, are produced by Vauxhall for export. Vauxhall has built some Holdens for export, too, notably Vectra-As to New Zealand and Astra-Bs to both Australia and New Zealand.

Closures and restructuring

Vauxhall announced on the 12th December 2000, that the Luton car plant would close in 2002, with the final vehicle being made in March 2002, but production still continues at the plant in Ellesmere Port. Manufacture of vans (sold under the Vauxhall, Opel and in some cases Renault badges throughout Europe) continues at the IBC Vehicles plant in Luton. This article is about the road vehicle. ... For the author, see Mary Renault. ...

On 17 May 2006, Vauxhall announced the loss of 900 jobs from Ellesmere Port's 3,000 staff. Despite already meeting efficiency targets, Vauxhall has been told to further improve productivity. Vauxhall's troubled parent GM is cutting 30,000 jobs in the United States. [1]

VXRacing

See also: VXR The VXR logo VXR is the branding for the high-performance models in many of Vauxhalls car range. ...

The VXR range is analogous to the OPC range made by Opel Performance Center, the HSV range made by Holden and the SS range made by Latin America Chevrolet. The models include the Corsa VXR, Astra VXR, Vectra VXR, Meriva VXR, Zafira VXR, VXR8, VX220 (no longer in production), and the Australian-built Holden Monaro (also no longer in production). These vehicles are high performance machines and are idealy aimed for younger buyers. Vauxhall unveiled a new model based on the Australian Holden Maloo at the 2005 NEC motor show in Birmingham, England. It was claimed that the monstrous V8 Ute could do about 200 mph (320 km/h) which is incredibly fast for a utility vehicle. Sadly, the model never got to the showroom in the United Kingdom. The Monaro is also no longer made, but a new version (a four door saloon) is going to be on sale to replace it called the VXR8. The VXR8 is based on Australia's Holden HSV Clubsport R8. This car does 0-60 in 5 seconds, in similar territory to other muscle car contemporaries such as the Dodge Viper (SRT-10) and Corvette Z06. The VXR badge is a symbol of the combined technological resources of the global General Motors group and the recognised expertise of consultants Lotus and the Triple Eight Racing Team. The VXR logo VXR is the branding for the high-performance models in many of Vauxhalls car range. ... Opel Vectra OPC on display in Berlin The Opel Performance Center (abbreviated as OPC) is a subsidiary of General Motors German Opel division, founded in 1997 to oversee Opels motorsports activities and develop performance versions of Opel vehicles. ... Holdens rule This article is about the Australian car manufacturer. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... Chevrolet (IPA: - French origin) (colloquially Chevy) is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). ... The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors European subsidiary Opel since 1982. ... See also Vauxhall Astra, Holden Astra, and Saturn Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries. ... The Opel Vectra is a large family car produced by Opel, the main European subsidiary of General Motors. ... Chevrolet Meriva The Opel Meriva is a mini MPV based on the platform of the third generation Opel Corsa and sold under that name on all of the European markets with the exception of the UK, where it is called the Vauxhall Meriva. ... The Zafira is a car from General Motors, branded as an Opel in Europe, except for the UK, where it is branded as a Vauxhall. ... Vauxhall VX220 turbo. ... The Monaro is a muscle car produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors. ... Atrium entrance 2 at the NEC The interior of a section of the atrium The National Exhibition Centre (NEC) is the seventh largest exhibition centre in Europe, located in Solihull, near Birmingham, England. ... See also Birmingham, USA, and other places called Birmingham. ... Pickup truck with extended cabin and homebuilt lumber rack. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car first manufactured by Chevrolet in 1953 and is built today exclusively at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. ... General Motors Corporation, also known as GM, is a multinational corporation headquartered in the United States and has been the worlds largest and most dominant automaker since 1931 till the second half of 2007, surpassed by Toyota; as well as the global industry sales leader for 77 years. ... Lotus Logo with monogram of its founder, Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. ...

Origins of the name and the logo

The griffin emblem, which is still in use, is derived from the coat of arms of Fulk le Breant, a mercenary soldier who was granted the Manor of Luton for services to King John in the thirteenth century. By marriage, he also gained the rights to an area near London, south of the Thames. The house he built, Fulk's Hall, became known in time as Vauxhall. Vauxhall Iron Works adopted this emblem from the coat of arms to emphasise its links to the local area. When Vauxhall Iron Works moved to Luton in 1905, the griffin emblem coincidentally returned to its ancestral home. Vauxhall Motors Logo - illustration by the author This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... For other uses, see Griffin (disambiguation). ... A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ... For other uses, see Mercenary (disambiguation). ... This article is about the King of England. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... Several places exist with the name Thames, and the word is also used as part of several brand and company names Most famous is the River Thames in England, on which the city of London stands Other Thames Rivers There is a Thames River in Canada There is a Thames...

The logo (as pictured) used to be square, but it is now circular, to enable it to fit in the same recess designed for the circular Opel emblem.

Sponsorship

Vauxhall sponsored the Football Conference, the highest non-league division of English football, from 1986 until 1998. It took over from Gola and remained in association with the league for 12 years before ending its backing and being replaced by Nationwide Building Society. The Football Conference is a football league at the top of the National League System of non-League football in England. ... England national football team playing at Wembley Stadium Football is the national sport of England, and as such has an important place within English national life. ... Gola can refer to: Gola, an ethnic group native to Liberia; Gola, a British sporting goods manufacturer. ... Nationwide Building Society is a major UK building society, the largest one in the world, and has its headquarters in Swindon, Wiltshire. ...

List of vehicles

Vauxhall 30/98 Special 1923

Vauxhall Ten 4-Door Saloon 1938

Vauxhall Wyvern 4-Door Saloon

1949 Vauxhall Wyvern (L series)

Vauxhall Velox 4-Door Saloon 1958

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

1960s Vauxhall Victor

1970 Vauxhall SRV concept

1970s Vauxhall Firenza HPF

2000 Vauxhall Astra

2003 Vauxhall Corsa

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Cars

• 10-4 (1937–1947)
• 12-4 (1937–1946)
• 14-6 (1939–1948)
• 14 and 14/40 (1922–1927)
• 20/60 (1927–1930)
• 23/60 (1922–1926)
• 25 (1937–1940)
• 25/70 (1926–1928)
• 30/98 E-type (1913–1922)
• A-type (1911–1914)
• B-type (1911–1914)
• C-type "Prince Henry" (1911–1913)
• D-type (1912–1922)
• Agila (2000-present)
• Albany
• Astra (1980-present)
• Belmont (1986-1991)
• Cadet (1931-1933)
• Calibra (1990-1997)
• Carlton (1978–1994)
• Cavalier (1975–1995)
• Chevette (1975–1984)
• Corsa (1993-present)
• Cresta (1954–1972)
• Envoy
• Epic
• Equus (1978 concept)
• Firenza (1970–1975)
• Frontera (1991–2004, rebadged Isuzu MU Wizard)
• Insignia (2008-present)
• Magnum (1973-1978)
• Monaro (2001–2005)
• Monterey (1994–1999, rebadged Isuzu Trooper)
• Meriva (2002-present)
• Nova (1983-1993)
• Omega (1994-2003)
• Royale (1978-1986), rebadged Opel Senator
• Senator (1978-1994)
• Signum (2003-present)
• Silver Aero (1983 concept)
• Silver Bullet (1976 concept)
• Six (1933–1938)
• SRV (1970 concept)
• T and T80 (1930–1932)
• Tigra (1994-present)
• Vectra (1995-present)
• Trixx (Not yet released)
• Velox (1948–1965)
• Ventora (1968–1972)
• Viceroy (1978-1982), rebadged Opel Commodore
• Victor (1957–1972)
• Viscount (1966–1972)
• Viva (1963–1979)
• VX220 (2001-2005)
• VX4/90 (1961–1972)
• VX Lightning (concept - became VX220)
• Wyvern (1948–1957)
• Zafira (1999-present)
• Vauxhall VXR8 (2007-present)

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Vans

• Bedford Beagle (1964–1973)
• Bedford Astramax (1984-1992)
• Bedford Rascal (1986–1993, rebadged Suzuki Supercarry)
• Bedford CF Van
• Bedford Midi
• Bedford Dormobile
• Sintra (1997-1999, rebadged Chevy Venture)
• Arena (1997-2000, rebadged Renault Trafic)
• Combo (1999-present)
• Movano (1999-present)
• Vivaro (2001-present)

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See also

• General Motors
• GM Europe
• Bedford
• Holden Special Vehicles
• Holden
• Opel
• Opel Performance Center
• Irmscher
• Wayne Cherry - Vauxhall's (and later GM's) head of design, responsible for most Vauxhall/Opel designs since 1970
• Gerry Marshall (racing driver strongly associated with the marque)
• Slant Four (type of engine made by Vauxhall)

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Timeline

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• 1903 - Vauxhall car company created in London and named after the residential area in which it was formed.^[2] Its first production car goes on sale, without having a reverse gear!
• 1905 - Vauxhall builds a factory at Luton where, from 1907, most of its vehicle production will be completed.^[2]
• 1925 - Vauxhall becomes part of the American automotive combine General Motors.
• 1930 - Bedford Vehicles - the commercial vehicle arm of Vauxhall - is founded.
• 1960 - Vauxhall builds a new factory at Ellesmere Port.
• 1963 - Production of the Vauxhall Viva small family car commences, with the new car being aimed at the likes of the Ford Anglia and Morris Minor. The German version of the car will be sold as the Opel Kadett. The locally assembled Vauxhall Viva will be launched in Australia in May 1964.
• 1966 - Vauxhall's Slant Four goes into production - the first production overhead cam four cylinder engine to use a rubber timing belt. Also the FD Victor is launched at the Earls Court Motor Show, considered by many to be one of Vauxhall's finest all-British styling efforts.
• 1970 - The HC Viva is launched, which went on to become Vauxhall's best-selling car of the decade.
• 1973 - The Vauxhall Firenza "Droopsnoot" is unveiled at the Earls Court Motor Show, introducing the public to Vauxhall's new aerodynamic look for all of its subsequent 1970s models.
• 1974 - Vauxhall moves into the mini-car sector with the introduction of its Chevette, a rear-wheel drive range of hatchbacks, saloons and estates. It is the first hatchback Vauxhall ever made, and in Germany it will succeed the Viva-based version of the Opel Kadett.
• 1975 - Vauxhall launches a new entrant in the large family car market in the shape of the Cavalier, an ultramodern range of rear-wheel drive saloons and a "Sporthatch" Coupe. It is a restyled version of Germany's Opel Ascona.
• 1978 - Vauxhall strengthens its position in the executive car market with the launch of its all-new Carlton saloon and estate, which are re-badged versions of the German Opel Rekord.
• 1979 - Vauxhall Viva production ends after 16 years and the car's successor is the Astra - Vauxhall's first front-wheel drive car, which comes as a hatchback or an estate. Being identical to the German-built Opel Kadett, all Vauxhalls are now identical to Opels.
• 1981 - The second generation Vauxhall Cavalier is launched, with front-wheel drive, but is pipped to the European Car of the Year award by the Renault 9.
• 1982 - Vauxhall announces the launch of the Nova supermini, which will eventually replace the Chevette. It is available as a hatchback or a saloon.
• 1983 - Production begins of the Vauxhall Cavalier Estate, which is produced in Australia alongside the Holden range.
• 1984 - The aerodynamically-styled Vauxhall Astra MK2 becomes the first Vauxhall car to be elected European Car of the Year. Sales also begin of the Senator executive saloon, an upmarket version of the Carlton that is the first Vauxhall to share its nameplate with Opels.
• 1985 - Vauxhall launches the Belmont - a saloon version of the Astra which offers more interior space and is almost as big as a Cavalier.
• 1986 - Vauxhall wins another "European Car of the Year" award with its all-new Vauxhall Carlton (badged Opel Omega on the continent).
• 1988 - The Vauxhall Cavalier MK3 goes on sale across Britain but will be sold as the Opel Vectra in Ireland and mainland Europe.
• 1989 - The Cavalier chassis spawns the Calibra coupe, which is officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world. Production also begins of the Vauxhall Lotus Carlton (Opel Lotus Omega on the continent) which at 175 mph (282 km/h) is the fastest Vauxhall ever made and also the fastest four-door of all time.
• 1991 - The third generation Vauxhall Astra goes on sale with Opel versions adopting the Astra nameplate for the first time. The saloon version will be badged Astra rather than Belmont. The Frontera goes into production as Vauxhall's first four-wheel drive model.
• 1992 - Vauxhall Nova production ends after 10 years and the all-new replacement adopts the European Corsa nameplate.
• 1994 - The Vauxhall Carlton nameplate is abandoned after 16 years and Omega takes its place. Vauxhall also adds another vehicle to its four-wheel drive line-up in the shape of the Isuzu-based Monterey.
• 1995 - Vauxhall joins the expanding "compact coupe" market with its new Corsa-based Tigra sports model. Cavalier production ends after 20 years with its successor wearing the Vectra nameplate.
• 1997 - Vauxhall announces the end of Calibra production after eight years.
• 1998 - The fourth generation Vauxhall Astra is launched, winning plaudits for its much improved ride and handling. Its chassis spawns a seven-seater "compact MPV" - the Zafira. The Vauxhall Monterey is withdrawn from sale in the UK, though it continues to sell in the rest of Europe as an Opel.
• 1999 - Vauxhall facelifts the Vectra to include 2,500 improvements that bolster its previously disappointing ride and handling.
• 2000 - Vauxhall enters the sports car market with the Lotus-based VX220 roadster. It re-enters the coupe market with the Astra Coupe. The new Agila city car and Corsa supermini also go on sale.
• 2002 - The all-new Vectra goes on sale, alongside a large hatchback badged as the Signum.
• 2003 - Vauxhall Omega production ends after nine years with no direct replacement, as does the Vauxhall Frontera after 12 years.
• 2004 - The fifth generation Vauxhall Astra goes on sale and also spawns a new version of the Zafira as well as a TwinTop Astra which doubles as a coupe and convertible.
• 2005 - The Vauxhall Vectra gets a facelift, receiving a new front-end design in line with the current Vauxhall/Opel design phase and a new engine.
• 2006 - The third generation Vauxhall Corsa goes on sale and narrowly misses out on the European Car of the Year award.
• 2007 - Vauxhall's new 4x4 the Vauxhall Antara is set to be released in the July of the year
• 2007 - Vauxhall's powerful vxr8 that comes with 411 bhp (306 kW).
• 2008 - Vauxhall Insignia is launched at the London Motor Show, replacing the Vectra.
• 2008 - Vauxhall launch new agila city car.

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References

• Len Holden (2003) 'Vauxhall Motors and the Luton Economy,' 1900-2002, The Boydell Press & Bedfordshire Historical records Society

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