Vauxhall Motors

Vauxhall Motors (pronounced /ˈvɒksɔːl/) (registered name General Motors UK Limited) is a British automotive manufacturing company owned by General Motors (GM) and headquartered in Luton. It was founded in 1857 as a pump and marine engine manufacturer, began manufacturing cars in 1903 and was acquired by GM in 1925. It has been the second-largest selling car brand in the UK for over two decades. Vauxhall has major manufacturing facilities in Luton... More

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  • 1903

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  • Vauxhall Motors Limited,
  • Vauxhall Motors Ltd.
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