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Vauxhall Motors Limited
Type Private (subsidiary of General Motors since 1925)
Founded 1903
Headquarters Flag of England Dunstable, England
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

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History

Alexander Wilson founded the company in Vauxhall, London in 1857. Vauxhall is an inner city area of South London in the London Borough of Lambeth. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. 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.

To expand its production, the company moved the majority of its production to Luton in 1905. Luton ( is a large town in the east of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres north of London. 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. World War I (abbreviated WWI; also known as the First World War, the Great War, and the War to End All

GM purchase

In 1925, Vauxhall was bought by GM for US$2. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been 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. Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following Bedford Vehicles, a subsidiary constructing commercial vehicles, was established in 1930 as the Stock Market Crash of 1929 had made importing American lorries uneconomical. Bedford was a subsidiary of Vauxhall Motors, itself the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM established in 1930 and constructing commercial The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as the ’29 Crash, the Crash of 1929, the Great Crash of 1929, the Great Crash of October 1929

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). World War II, or the Second World War, (often abbreviated WWII) was a global military conflict which involved a majority of the world's nations, including The Tank Infantry Mk IV (A22 was a heavy British Infantry tank used in the Second World War, best known for its heavy armour and its use as the Luton ( is a large town in the east of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres north of London. Over 5,600 Churchill tanks were built.

Post World War II

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. Ellesmere Port is a large industrial town and cargo port in the district of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England, situated in the south of the 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.

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 produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976

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 Ford Cortina is a mid sized family car built by Ford of Britain in various guises from 1962 to 1982 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). Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following British Leyland was a vehicle manufacturing company formed in the United Kingdom in 1968 as British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd (BLMC In the 1960s Chrysler sought to become a world producer of Automobiles The company had never had much success outside North America contrasting with Ford 's worldwide The Rootes Group was a British Automobile manufacturer which was based in the Midlands and south of England. 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. The Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983 The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM By the end of the 1970s, Vauxhall had boosted its market share substantially and was fast closing in on Ford and British Leyland. British Leyland was a vehicle manufacturing company formed in the United Kingdom in 1968 as British Leyland Motor Corporation Ltd (BLMC

At the end of 1979, Vauxhall moved into the modern family hatchback market with its Astra range that replaced the ageing Viva. See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors 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 Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM 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 Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety The Austin Rover Group ( ARG) was a British motor manufacturer 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. The Ford Sierra is a Large family car built by Ford Europe from 1982 until 1993 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). Talbot is an Automobile brand whose history is one of the industry's most complex The Rootes Group was a British Automobile manufacturer which was based in the Midlands and south of England. In the 1960s Chrysler sought to become a world producer of Automobiles The company had never had much success outside North America contrasting with Ford 's worldwide

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). The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM For much of its life it was Britain's most popular large family car, vying with the Ford Sierra for top place. The Ford Sierra is a Large family car built by Ford Europe from 1982 until 1993 The Cavalier was relaunched in 1988, an all-new format which won praise for its sleek looks and much-improved resistance to rust.

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 Vauxhall Carlton is an Executive car that was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 to 1994 There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car 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 is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM The Calibra coupé followed in 1989, which was officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world on its launch. The Opel Calibra also known as the Chevrolet Calibra in South America and North America, the Holden Calibra in Australia and 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.

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 Ford Motor Company is an American Multinational corporation and the world's fourth largest automaker based on Worldwide vehicle sales, following

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 Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors Over the years the name 'Ford Escort' has been used for several models 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 Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety

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. Bedford was a subsidiary of Vauxhall Motors, itself the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM established in 1930 and constructing commercial Vans is a Southern California-based manufacturer of sneakers, bmx shoes and other shoe types catering primarily to the Skateboarder / surfer youth market This article is about the semi-truck For the North American use of the word see Pickup truck. 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. Van production continued at Luton, now under the Vauxhall name. Luton ( is a large town in the east of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres north of London.

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. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. Vectra received disappointing feedback from the motoring public and several well-known journalists, most notably Jeremy Clarkson. Jeremy Charles Robert Clarkson (born 11 April 1960 is an English broadcaster 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 Ford Mondeo is a Large family car sold by the Ford Motor Company in various markets throughout the world 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 Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary A minivan, multi-purpose vehicle (abbreviated MPV) people-carrier, people-mover or multi-utility vehicle (shortened

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. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General 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.

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. The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety

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 Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety 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 Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General The Opel Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary A Compact MPV is a Car classification used in Europe to describe Multi-purpose vehicle versions of Small family cars (sometimes also referred

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. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General

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. See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors 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. This is the article about the European and worldwide Ford Focus The second generation Vectra went on sale during 2002 but has not sold as strongly as its predecessor. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General 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.

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.

Opel/Holden relationship

From the 1970s, most models were based on models made by Opel in Germany. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. 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 Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983 The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM The Vauxhall Carlton is an Executive car that was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 to 1994 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 mid-sized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. The Opel Rekord is a Family car which was built in several generations by the German car manufacturer Opel, latterly a subsidiary of General Firenza was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors between 1971 and 1975 The Viceroy and Royale were simply rebadged versions of Opel's Commodore and Senator, imported from Germany. For a list of vehicles that have been badge engineered see List of badge engineered vehicles. The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel. The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel

This was the starting point for the "Opelisation" of Vauxhall. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. 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. The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 Rüsselsheim is the largest town in the Groß-Gerau district in the Rhein-Main region of Germany. 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. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. 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.

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. Ireland ( Irish: Éire, ˈeːrʲə is a country in north-western Europe. Right-hand traffic and left-hand traffic mean regulations requiring all traffic to keep either to the left or the right side of the Road. Malta, officially the Republic of Malta (Repubblika ta' Malta is a European Microstate, comprising an Archipelago of three islands Cyprus (Κύπρος transliterated: Kýpros,; Kıbrıs officially the Republic of Cyprus (Κυπριακή Δημοκρατία Kypriakī́ Dīmokratía In New Zealand, the brand was withdrawn after the demise of the Chevette. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island 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. The European Union ( EU) is a political and economic union of twenty-seven member states, located primarily in A parallel import is a non- Counterfeit product imported from another country without the permission of the Intellectual property owner

GM Europe then began to standardise model names across both brands in the early 1990s. General Motors Europe (often abbreviated to GM Europe) is responsible for the operation of General Motors Corporation businesses in Europe. 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.

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. GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. New Zealand is an Island country in the south-western Pacific Ocean comprising two main landmasses (the North Island and the South Island India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country 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.

A model unique to the Vauxhall range is the high performance Monaro coupe, which is sourced from and designed by Holden in Australia. The Monaro is an Automobile which was produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors from 1968 to 1977 and then re-introduced GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. 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. Right-hand traffic and left-hand traffic mean regulations requiring all traffic to keep either to the left or the right side of the Road. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The Pontiac GTO was an Automobile built by Pontiac from 1964 to 1974 and by General Motors Holden in Australia from 2004 to The Middle East is a Subcontinent with no clear boundaries often used as a synonym to Near East, in opposition to Far East. The Monaro is an Automobile which was produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors from 1968 to 1977 and then re-introduced 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. The Opel GT is a two-seat Sports car introduced in 1968 by Opel, a German possession of General Motors. 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 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. The Holden Camira was a medium-sized family car produced by Holden, the Australian subsidiary of General Motors. The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM The Opel Ascona was a mid-sized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors. The 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. The Holden Gemini was a small car built and sold by GM-Holden from 1975 to 1986 Vauxhall's compact car, the Viva, formed the basis of the first Holden Torana in Australia in the 1960s. The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 The Holden Torana was a car produced by General Motors - Holden (GM-H 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. A van is a kind of vehicle used for Transporting goods or groups of people This is about the company for other uses see Renault (disambiguation.

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 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. VXR is the branding for the high-performance trim specification for models in many of Vauxhall 's car range in the United Kingdom. VXR is the branding for the high-performance trim specification for models in many of Vauxhall 's car range in the United Kingdom. The Opel Performance Center (abbreviated as OPC) is a subsidiary of General Motors' German Opel subsidiary founded in 1997 to oversee Opel's motorsports GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. Chevrolet (ˌʃɛvroʊˈleɪ - French origin (also known as Chevy) is a Brand of Automobile, produced by General Motors (GM 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). The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General 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 Opel Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary The HSV Clubsport is a Full-size car produced by Holden Special Vehicles in Australia since 1990 The Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 was a British -built Mid engined targa-topped, 2-seater Sports car introduced in the summer of 2000 For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. The Monaro is an Automobile which was produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors from 1968 to 1977 and then re-introduced 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. The HSV Maloo is a performance Coupe utility produced by Holden Special Vehicles since October 1990 The National Exhibition Centre ( NEC) is an Exhibition centre in Solihull, near Birmingham, England. Birmingham ( ˈbɜːmɪŋəm Ber -ming-um It was claimed that the monstrous V8 Ute could do about 200 mph (320 km/h) which is incredibly fast for a utility vehicle. Utility vehicle is used to describe a Vehicle, generally Motorized, that is designed for a specific task Sadly, the model never got to the showroom in the United Kingdom. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located 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 Dodge Viper is a V10 -powered Sports car manufactured by the Dodge division of Chrysler LLC. 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. General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. 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. The griffin is a Legendary creature with the body of a Lion and the head and often wings of an Eagle. A coat of arms or armorial bearings (often just arms for short in European tradition is a design belonging to a particular person (or group of people A mercenary is a person who takes part in an armed conflict who is not a national or a party to the conflict and is "motivated to take part in the hostilities essentially by John (24 December 1167 &ndash 19 October 1216 reigned as a King of England from 6 April 1199 until his death By marriage, he also gained the rights to an area near London, south of the Thames. London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. The Thames ( is a major River flowing through southern England. 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.

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. Since the 1920s the griffin has been redesigned and released 9 times. 2008 saw the release of a revised version of the 2005 logo. Bill Parfitt, Vauxhall’s Managing Director, said, "While the new-look Griffin pays homage to our 100 year-plus manufacturing heritage in the UK, it also encapsulates Vauxhall’s fresh design philosophy, first showcased in the current Astra, and set to continue with Insignia. "

Sponsorship

Vauxhall sponsored the Football Conference, the highest non-league division of English football, from 1986 until 1998. Organisation The Football Conference stands at the top of the National League System (NLS a comprehensive structure linking together over 50 different leagues under the Football is the National sport of England and plays a significant role in English culture. 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. Nationwide Building Society is the largest Building society in the world

List of vehicles

Vauxhall 30/98 Special 1923
Vauxhall 30/98 Special 1923
Vauxhall Ten 4-Door Saloon 1938
Vauxhall Ten 4-Door Saloon 1938
Vauxhall Wyvern 4-Door Saloon
Vauxhall Wyvern 4-Door Saloon
1949 Vauxhall Wyvern (L series)
1949 Vauxhall Wyvern (L series)
Vauxhall Velox 4-Door Saloon 1958
Vauxhall Velox 4-Door Saloon 1958
1962 Vauxhall Cresta
1962 Vauxhall Cresta
1960s Vauxhall Victor
1960s Vauxhall Victor
1970 Vauxhall SRV concept
1970 Vauxhall SRV concept
1970s Vauxhall Firenza HPF
1970s Vauxhall Firenza HPF
2000 Vauxhall Astra
2000 Vauxhall Astra
2003 Vauxhall Corsa
2003 Vauxhall Corsa

Cars

Vans

See also

Timeline

1903 Vauxhall car company created in London and named after the residential area in which it was formed. The Vauxhall Cresta is a British car first introduced in 1954 as an upmarket version of the Vauxhall Velox (itself a six cylinder version of the Vauxhall Wyvern The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 Firenza was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors between 1971 and 1975 See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety The Vauxhall 10 is a small British built four door saloon first shown in public in October 1937. The Vauxhall Prince Henry was a car manufactured by Vauxhall Motors from 1911 to 1913 The Vauxhall Prince Henry was a car manufactured by Vauxhall Motors from 1911 to 1913 The Vauxhall Prince Henry was a car manufactured by Vauxhall Motors from 1911 to 1913 The Vauxhall Prince Henry was a car manufactured by Vauxhall Motors from 1911 to 1913 Suzuki Splash The Opel Agila is a City car produced by German automaker Opel since 2000 See also Vauxhall Astra and Holden Astra for the usage of the nameplate by other General Motors subsidiaries An unrelated vehicle Holden Belmont, was manufactured by Holden GM's Australian subsidiary in the 1970s The Opel Calibra also known as the Chevrolet Calibra in South America and North America, the Holden Calibra in Australia and There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM The Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983 The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety The Vauxhall Cresta is a British car first introduced in 1954 as an upmarket version of the Vauxhall Velox (itself a six cylinder version of the Vauxhall Wyvern Firenza was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors between 1971 and 1975 The Isuzu MU Wizard was a Compact SUV made by Japan -based manufacturer Isuzu. The Isuzu MU Wizard was a Compact SUV made by Japan -based manufacturer Isuzu. The Opel Insignia is a Mid-size car that will replace the Opel Vectra. The Magnum was a car manufactured by Vauxhall Motors from 1973 to 1978 The Monaro is an Automobile which was produced by Holden, the Australian branch of General Motors from 1968 to 1977 and then re-introduced The Isuzu Trooper is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu between 1981 and 2002 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 Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel The Opel Signum is a Large family car manufactured by General Motors in Germany since 2003 The Vauxhall SRV (Styling Research Vehicle was a 1970 concept vehicle designed by Wayne Cherry for Vauxhall Motors in the UK. The Opel Tigra is a small coupe produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General The Vauxhall Velox (L-Type is a medium sized six-cylinder saloon. The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel. The Opel Commodore was an Executive car produced by General Motors German Subsidiary Opel. The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 The Vauxhall Cresta is a British car first introduced in 1954 as an upmarket version of the Vauxhall Velox (itself a six cylinder version of the Vauxhall Wyvern The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 The Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 was a British -built Mid engined targa-topped, 2-seater Sports car introduced in the summer of 2000 The Vauxhall Victor is a medium/large model of automobile produced by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors from 1957 to 1976 The Wyvern (L-Type is a medium sized family saloon introduced by Vauxhall in 1948 as a successor to the Vauxhall 12 The Opel Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary The HSV Clubsport is a Full-size car produced by Holden Special Vehicles in Australia since 1990 The Bedford Beagle was an Estate car conversion of the Bedford HA 8 cwt van which itself was based on the Vauxhall Viva HA The Bedford Rascal is a Microvan of the Bedford brand based on an existing Japanese Suzuki vehicle the Suzuki Carry. The Bedford Midi was a medium sized panel van produced between 1986 and 1994 by the General Motors -owned Vauxhall motor company Bedford Dormobile is a 1960s-era campervan (motorcaravan motorhome conversion based on the Bedford CA van and subsequently on the Bedford CF. The Opel Sintra is a large MPV manufactured by General Motors for the European market (in the United Kingdom under the Vauxhall Sintra Renault Trafic is the name used by Renault for recent generations of its light vans Renault Trafic is the name used by Renault for recent generations of its light vans The Combo is a Panel van and Leisure activity vehicle from General Motors, which is branded as Opel, Vauxhall The Opel / Vauxhall Movano is a mid-sized commercial vehicle sold in Europe from year 1999 and underwent its first facelift in late 2003 The Opel Vivaro &ndash sold in the United Kingdom as the Vauxhall Vivaro &ndash is a medium-sized light commercial vehicle (LCV or PKW originally launched in 2001 General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States. General Motors Europe (often abbreviated to GM Europe) is responsible for the operation of General Motors Corporation businesses in Europe. Bedford was a subsidiary of Vauxhall Motors, itself the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM established in 1930 and constructing commercial Holden Special Vehicles, abbreviated HSV is the officially designated performance vehicle division of Australian motor Automobile manufacturer GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. The Opel Performance Center (abbreviated as OPC) is a subsidiary of General Motors' German Opel subsidiary founded in 1997 to oversee Opel's motorsports Irmscher Automobilbau GmbH & Co KG is a German automobile tuning and manufacturing company specialising in Opel Wayne K Cherry (born 1937 is a noted American -born car designer is responsible for nearly all of General Motors ' European designs since the 1970s and GM's worldwide Gerry Marshall (b November 16, 1941 d April 21, 2005) was a British saloon car Racing driver for the similarly named (but unrelated engine made by Triumph see Triumph Slant-4 engine The Slant Four is a type of car Engine manufactured London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Vauxhall is an inner city area of South London in the London Borough of Lambeth. [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. Luton ( is a large town in the east of England, 32 miles (51 kilometres north of London. [2]

1925 Vauxhall becomes part of the American automotive combine General Motors. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the General Motors Corporation ( GM) ( is a multinational automobile manufacturer founded in 1908 and headquartered in the United States.

1930 Bedford Vehicles - the commercial vehicle arm of Vauxhall - is founded.

1960 Vauxhall builds a new factory at Ellesmere Port. Ellesmere Port is a large industrial town and cargo port in the district of Ellesmere Port and Neston, Cheshire, England, situated in the south of the

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 Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979 The Ford Anglia was a British car from Ford in the UK. It was related to the Ford Prefect and the later Ford Popular. The revolutionary Morris Minor was launched at the Earls Court Motor Show on 20 September, 1948. The German version of the car will be sold as the Opel Kadett. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Opel Kadett is a Small family car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1937 and 1940 then from 1962 to 1992 The locally assembled Vauxhall Viva will be launched in Australia in May 1964. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics.

1966 Vauxhall's Slant Four goes into production - the first production overhead cam four cylinder engine to use a rubber timing belt. for the similarly named (but unrelated engine made by Triumph see Triumph Slant-4 engine The Slant Four is a type of car Engine manufactured 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. Firenza was a model of car produced by Vauxhall Motors between 1971 and 1975

1974 Vauxhall moves into the mini-car sector with the introduction of its Chevette, a rear-wheel drive range of hatchbacks, saloons and estates. The Chevette was a model of car manufactured by Vauxhall in the UK from 1975 to 1983 It is the first hatchback Vauxhall ever made, and in Germany it will succeed the Viva-based version of the Opel Kadett. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Viva was produced by Vauxhall Motors in a succession of three versions between 1963 and 1979

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. The Vauxhall Cavalier is a Large family car sold primarily in the UK by Vauxhall Motors, the British subsidiary of General Motors (GM It is a restyled version of Germany's Opel Ascona. Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Opel Ascona was a mid-sized car produced by Opel, the German subsidiary of General Motors.

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. The Vauxhall Carlton is an Executive car that was sold by Vauxhall in the United Kingdom from 1978 to 1994 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany ( ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant is a Country in Central Europe. The Opel Rekord is a Family car which was built in several generations by the German car manufacturer Opel, latterly a subsidiary of General

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. See also Opel Astra, Holden Astra Astra is a model-name which has been used by Vauxhall, the British subsidiary of General Motors Being identical to the German-built Opel Kadett, all Vauxhalls are now identical to Opels. The Opel Kadett is a Small family car produced by the German automaker Opel between 1937 and 1940 then from 1962 to 1992

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. The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. The Renault 9 and Renault 11 are two Small family cars produced by the French manufacturer Renault between 1981 and 1988

1982 Vauxhall announces the launch of the Nova supermini, which will eventually replace the Chevette. The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety 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. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. GM Holden Ltd is an Australian automaker based in Port Melbourne Victoria.

1984 The aerodynamically-styled Vauxhall Astra MK2 becomes the first Vauxhall car to be elected European Car of the Year. The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe. 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. The Opel Senator was a large motor car, two generations of which were sold in Europe by the German General Motors subsidiary Opel

1985 Vauxhall launches the Belmont - a saloon version of the Astra which offers more interior space and is almost as big as a Cavalier. An unrelated vehicle Holden Belmont, was manufactured by Holden GM's Australian subsidiary in the 1970s

1986 Vauxhall wins another "European Car of the Year" award with its all-new Vauxhall Carlton (badged Opel Omega on the continent). There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car

1988 The Vauxhall Cavalier MK3 goes on sale across Britain but will be sold as the Opel Vectra in Ireland and mainland Europe. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General Ireland (pronounced /ˈaɾlənd/ Éire) is the third largest island in Europe, and the twentieth-largest island in the world

1989 The Cavalier chassis spawns the Calibra coupe, which is officially the most aerodynamic production car in the world. The Opel Calibra also known as the Chevrolet Calibra in South America and North America, the Holden Calibra in Australia and 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. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors. The saloon version will be badged Astra rather than Belmont. The Frontera goes into production as Vauxhall's first four-wheel drive model. The Isuzu MU Wizard was a Compact SUV made by Japan -based manufacturer Isuzu.

1992 Vauxhall Nova production ends after 10 years and the all-new replacement adopts the European Corsa nameplate. The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety

1994 The Vauxhall Carlton nameplate is abandoned after 16 years and Omega takes its place. There was also an Oldsmobile Omega, an unrelated vehicle that was produced during the 1970s and 1980s The Opel Omega was an Executive car Vauxhall also adds another vehicle to its four-wheel drive line-up in the shape of the Isuzu-based Monterey. ( is a Japanese car commercial vehicle and heavy truck manufacturing company, headquartered in Tokyo. The Isuzu Trooper is a Mid-size SUV produced by the Japanese automaker Isuzu between 1981 and 2002

1995 Vauxhall joins the expanding "compact coupe" market with its new Corsa-based Tigra sports model. The Opel Tigra is a small coupe produced by Opel (a subsidiary of General Motors Corporation) based on its Corsa supermini. Cavalier production ends after 20 years with its successor wearing the Vectra nameplate. The Opel Vectra is a Large family car produced primarily by Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as "Opel" the German subsidiary of General

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 Opel Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary The Vauxhall Monterey is withdrawn from sale in the UK, though it continues to sell in the rest of Europe as an Opel. Adam Opel GmbH (commonly known as Opel) is a German automaker part of General Motors.

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. Lotus Cars is a British manufacturer of sports and racing cars based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. The Opel Speedster/Vauxhall VX220 was a British -built Mid engined targa-topped, 2-seater Sports car introduced in the summer of 2000 It re-enters the coupe market with the Astra Coupe. The new Agila city car and Corsa supermini also go on sale. Suzuki Splash The Opel Agila is a City car produced by German automaker Opel since 2000 The Opel Corsa is a supermini that has been produced by General Motors' European Subsidiary Opel since 1982 and has also been sold under a variety

2002 The all-new Vectra goes on sale, alongside a large hatchback badged as the Signum. The Opel Signum is a Large family car manufactured by General Motors in Germany since 2003

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. The Opel Zafira is a Compact MPV produced by KPK and Opel a General Motors subsidiary

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. The European Car of the Year award was established in 1964 by a collective of automobile magazines from different countries in Europe.

2007

2008

References

Endnotes

  1. ^ a b c d "Vauxhall Motors Limited", ICC Financial Analysis Reports, ICC Information Group, 2006-09-11. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 9 - The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest ends 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul Retrieved on 2007-01-11. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 1055 - Theodora is crowned Empress of the Byzantine Empire.  
  2. ^ a b Georgano, N. (2000). Beaulieu Encyclopedia of the Automobile. London: HMSO. ISBN 1-57958-293-1.  

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