Vauxhall became a subsidiary of PSA Group in 2017, and later, its successor Stellantis in January 2021, having previously been owned by General Motors since 1925. Vauxhall is one of the oldest established vehicle manufacturers and distribution companies in the United Kingdom.

Vauxhall was instrumental in building the first 12 jet engines built in Britain. The Luton factory did 95% of the work on these first 12 engines. Vauxhall also designed inflatable decoy trucks and string and canvas decoy aircraft.

Vauxhall vehicles, past and present, sold under the Vauxhall brand, now a subsidy of Stellantis.

Nov 19, 2014 · In his account of Vauxhall during WWII, W.J. Seymour is at pains to point out that no self-respecting engineer would produce a brand new vehicle without extensive testing and a whole sequence of prototypes.

May 15, 2018 · Tracks at the back of the vehicle extending well forwards for off road mobility, but wheels at the front for steering. For a vehicle, this combination uses a short track run to optimise travel over soft ground with the ease of steering using wheels with truck technology.

Nov 13, 2023 · The aftermath of World War II saw a massive global rebuild and Vauxhall was no exception. Names like Viva, Victor, Nova, Corsa, and Cavalier graced driveways across the UK. The 1960s and 70s marked a boom in Vauxhall motors’ history.

Aug 5, 2002 · In World War II, when the British Army were down to their last 100 tanks, it called on Vauxhall Motors in Luton to save the day.

Apr 3, 2020 · In this difficult times a lot of our sources for information have dried up, but we have to admire the PR team at Vauxhall who are daily exploring the company’s long heritage and today have reached the World War II period and the Churchill tank.

Sep 2, 2009 · In World War II, when the British Army were down to their last 100 tanks, it called on Vauxhall Motors in Luton to save the day. They ably rose to the challenge, even though it made the town a...

Nov 13, 2022 · The Vauxhall factory was a target for enemy bombing as it played a prominent role in the British efforts during the Second World War. The Memorial lists the names of 39 workers, killed by a bombing raid on Friday, 30 August 1940.