Vauxhall's logo is a monster with a lion head that is about to take off. Its upper body is an eagle eagle and a lion with a lower body. It has spread its wings and reveals its sharp front jaw, which fully reflects the tradition, conquest and domineering nature in British cultural concepts. As far away as the thirteenth century, the knight Fulkle Breant was named the King of Oxfordshire and Hertfordshire by King John of England for his outstanding military talents, and was granted the right to wear weapons to directly enter the Royal Luton manor (Luton). Later, Fulkle Breant chose the logo of the monster with the head of the lion as his command symbol. The land belonging to him was named Fulks Hall. After years of name evolution, it was finally "VAUXHALL".
Founder Alexander Wilson
Scottish marine engineer Alexander Wilson (Alexander Wilson) established the company in 1857 at 90-92 Wandsworth Road, Wauxhall, London. Originally named Alex Wilson and the Company, then renamed Vauxhall Iron Works from 1897, the company manufactures pumps and marine engines. The company built its first car in 1903, a five-horsepower single-cylinder model that uses a subtill-controlled, with two forward gears and no reverse gear. About 70 cars were built in the first year, and then in 1904 the car had improved steering and reverse gears. In 1968, a survivor could still be seen at the London Museum of Science. The 1903 model was entered in the 2018 London to Brighton racing car.
In order to expand the scale, the company transferred most of its production to Luton in 1905. Until 1907, after adopting the modern name of Vauxhall Motors, the company continued to trade under the name of Vauxhall Iron Works. The company’s specialty is its sporty style, but after World War I, the company’s designs were more stringent.
Vauxhall Motors' early success at Vauxhall Motors was mostly attributed to Laurence Pomeroy. In 1906, he joined Vauxhall at the age of 22 as an assistant draftsman. In the winter of 1907/8, chief designer FW Hodges took a long holiday, and in his absence, managing director Percy Kidner asked Pomeroy to design automotive engines for the 1908 RAC and Scottish reliability tests. June of that year. These cars were so successful that Pomeroy took over from Hodges.
Pomeroy's first design Y-Y1 achieved excellent results in the 1908 RAC and 2000-mile reliability tests in Scotland - showing excellent climbing capabilities, with a total of 37 seconds less climbing time compared to similar products. At unprecedented speeds on Brookland Raceway, Vauxhall Racing is well ahead of all other levels of cars, and drivers can relax and complete 200 miles (320 km/h) at 46 mph (74 km/h). The Y-type continues to win the E-level trial. The
Y model was very successful, so I decided to put the car into production as an A09 car. This produces the Vauxhall A-Type. Between October 27, 1908 and mass production cessation from 1914, four different types of gasoline engines were produced. The last A-type was put into production in 1920. The A-Class Vauxhall was able to reach 100 mph (160 mph) of the most acclaimed three-liter car at the time.
Two cars participated in the 1910 Prince Henry test drive competition. Although it was not a champion, it performed well. The replica was officially sold in the C-type, but is now called Prince Henry. During World War I, Vauxhall made a large number of D-type, derating engines Prince Henry chassis to be used as a passenger car for the British army.
After the 1918 Armistice Agreement, the D and Sport E models were still in production. Pomeroy left the United States in 1919 and moved to the United States, taking over by CE King.
Although it makes quality cars, the expensive purebred cars that served the company well in the years before the booming war are no longer in demand.The company strives to make stable profits, Vauxhall looks for major strategic partners.
1857 The British founded VAUXHALL Automobile Company in south London and officially adopted the griffin with the head of the company as the company's logo.
Vauxhall was founded in 1857 in Vauxhall, a suburb of London. It was a factory for manufacturing engines at that time. It began to produce cars in 1903. It was originally a brand under the European branch of General Motors Automobile in 1925 and was acquired by the French Peugeot Citroen Group (PSA) in 2017. At first, Vauxhall Automobile designed and developed its own models, and now it mainly uses the right-driving version of the production platform with German Opel .
began to manufacture cars in 1903 and was bribed by General Motors in the United States in 1925 and was a subsidiary of General Motors.
The UK's largest production car manufacturer. Its sister car Opel (OPEL) is a leading German car brand in Europe. Opel has long been acquired by General Motors and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of General Motors.
21st century British Opel cars all use the VAUXHALL company monster logo, and have a considerable market share. VAUXHALL cars are also a good scenic spot in the streets and alleys of the UK.
In 1903, the company joined the carriage-free transport business, built several non-reverse tills to turn single-cylinder cars, and in 1968 a survivor can still be seen at the London Museum of Science.
1905, Vauxhall built a factory in Luton, and from 1907, most automobile production will be completed.
In 1907, Vauxhall Automobile Co., Ltd. was established with its headquarters in Luton and named after the residential area where its predecessor company was located.
1925 Vauxhall will become part of the American Automobile and General Motors.
1930 Bedford Vehicles – Vauxhall's commercial vehicle department was established.
1960 Vauxhall established a new factory in the port of Ellesmere.
In 1963, the Vauxhall Viva small family cars were started to be produced by , and the new cars were targeted at Ford Anglia and Morris Minor. The German version of the car will be sold in the form of Opel Kadett. The locally assembled Vauxhall Viva will be available in Australia in May 1964.
In 1966, the Slant Four from Vauxhall was put into production, the first overhead cam four-cylinder engine using rubber timing belts. The FD Victor was also released at the Earl's Mansion Auto Show and is considered by many to be one of the best all-English styling jobs in Vauxhall.
was launched in 1970 and later became Vauxhall's best-selling car in a decade.
1973 , Vauxhall Firenza "Droopsnoot" was unveiled at the Earl's Mansion Auto Show, introducing the public to the new aerodynamic appearance of all Vauxhall models since 1970.
In 1974, Vauxhall launched the Chevette, thus entering the micro-car field. Chevette is the product of the hatchback , a four-door sedan and estate for the rear-wheel drive . This is the first hatchback made by Vauxhall, and in Germany it will replace the Opel-based Opel Carditer model.
1975, Vauxhall made his mark in the large family car market in the form of a Knight, an ultra-modern series of rear-wheel drive sedans and "Sporthatch" coupe. It is a revision of German Opel Ascona.
In 1978, Vauxhall launched the all-new Carlton sedan and estate, a rebranded version of Opel Rekord, Germany, which consolidated its position in the executive car market.
1979 Vauxhall Viva production ended after 16 years, and the successor to the car was Astra-Vauxhall's first front-wheel drive car, which appeared in the form of a hatchback or an old car. Same as the German-made Opel Kadett, all Vauxhalls are now the same as the Opels.
1981 second-generation Vauxhall Cavalier is launched with a front-wheel drive system, but it was awarded the "European Car of the Year" award by Renault 9.
In 1982, Vauxhall announced the launch of the Nova minimini, which will eventually replace Chevette. It can be used as a hatchback or a sedan.
1983 Vauxhall Cavalier Estate was started, which was produced in Australia along with the Holden series. The aerodynamic styling of Vauxhall Astra MK2 became the first Vauxhall car to be selected as the best car of Europe of the year. Sales of Senator premium sedans are also on sale, which is the premium version of the Carlton , and it is the first place Vauxhall shared its nameplate with Opel.
In 1985, Vauxhall launched the sedan version of Belmont-Astra, providing more interior space, almost as large as the Knight.
In 1986, Vauxhall won the "Europe Best Car of the Year" award for the brand new Vauxhall Carlton (Oeba Omega, which won the badge on the European continent).
1988 year Vauxhall Knight MK3 is available throughout the UK, but will be sold as Opel Vida in Ireland and continental Europe.
1989-year Calibra coupe produced the Calibra coupe, which is the most aerodynamic mass-produced car in the world. The Lotus Carlton (Opple Lotus Omega from the continent) is also starting production, with a speed of 175 mph (282 km/h) being the fastest Vauxhall ever and the fastest four-door Vauxhall ever.
1991 third-generation Vauxhall Astra is available, and the Opel version uses the Astra nameplate for the first time. The sedan version will be marked as Astra instead of Belmont. The Frontera is put into production as Vauxhall's first four-wheel drive mode.
1992 Vauxhall Novartis production stopped production after 10 years, and the brand new alternative product adopts the European Corsa nameplate.
1994 The Vauxhall Carlton nameplate was abandoned 16 years later, and Omega replaced it. Vauxhall also added another car to the shaped four-wheel drive line of Isuzu Monterey.
In 1995, Vauxhall joined the expanding "compact two-door coupe " market with its new Tigra sports model based on Corsa. After 20 years of development, the production of the Knight was over, and his successors wore Vectra nameplate.
In 1997, Vauxhall announced eight years later that it would stop producing Calibra.
1998 The fourth generation Vauxhall Astra was released, winning praise for its excellent ride and handling. Its chassis produces a seven-seater "compact MPV" -Zafira. Vauxhaul Monterey withdraws from its release in the UK, but the rest of it continues to be sold for Europe as Opel.
1999 Vauxhall has made a facelift, with 2500 improvements to the Vectra to enhance its previously disappointing ride and handling performance.
2000 Vauxhall entered the sports car market with the Lotus-based VX220 sports car. It re-enters the coupe market with the Astra Coupe. New Agila City Cars and Corsa Supermini will also be available for sale.
2002 The new Vectra is on sale, and there is also a large hatchback marked Signum.
2003 Vauxhall Omega production was not replaced directly after nine years, while Vauxhall Frontera stopped production after 12 years.
2004 The fifth generation Vauxhall Astra is on sale, and it also produces a new version of Zafira and the TwinTop Astra, which can be used as a coupe and convertible.
2005 Vauxhall Vectra has been renovated and has accepted a new front-end design and new engine consistent with the current Vauxhall/Opel design stage.
2006 The third generation Vauxhall Corsa was launched for sale, almost missing the "European Car of the Year Award".
2007
- Vauxhall's new 4x4 Vauxhall Antala will release
- Vauxhall's powerful vxr8 in July this year with 411 horsepower (306 kW).
2008
- Vauxhall began rebranding with the modified company logo until Insignia was released, no cars could use the new logo, and the model could only be replaced after an update.
- Vauxhall Insignia was launched at the London Auto Show to replace Vectra.
- Vauxhall launches new Aguila City Car.
2009
- Vauxhall Astra new model released
2010
- New Vauxhall Combo light truck
2010 to 2016
2010, the new Vauxhall Movano was launched on the market, and the new Meriva (released at the Geneva Motor Show) began sales in mid-2010.
Ampera E-Rev is the abbreviation for extended-range electric vehicles. It was launched in the UK in 2011 and is equipped with a 16 kWh, 400 pound (180 kg) lithium-ion battery pack that provides 40 miles (64 km) of range. Electric and 1.4-liter petrol engines that extend the car's range to 350 miles (560 kilometers). Win "European Car of the Year".
At the end of 2011, the new and modified Corsa was launched in early 2011. The Zafira Tourer compact MPV was launched at the end of 2011.
2011
- Vauxhall Ampera will be Vauxhall's first electric car
In 2012, the Vauxhall Adam City Car was released at the Paris Motor Show at the end of 2012 and started sales in early 2013. The new Vauxhall Mokka compact SUV was released at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.
GM announced in May 2012 that it plans to transfer most of Astra production from the continental Europe to the UK. The company announced it would invest £125 million in the Ellesmere Port plant and about £1 billion in the UK parts industry. Astras produced in Port Elsmere reportedly contain only 25% of British parts, much lower than the typical 50% to 55% local content requirements that the UK must agree in a bilateral trade agreement.
HydroGen4 is the successor to the fuel cell vehicle Opel HydroGen3, developed by General Motors/Opper, and was exhibited at the IAA in Frankfurt in 2007 and is expected to be launched in 2016.
In December 2015, due to a worrying level of “improper repair”, security officials asked Vauxhall to initiate a comprehensive safety recall of the Zafira B model.
2017 to present
On March 3, 2017, sources revealed that General Motors Group in the United States has reached a temporary agreement with PSA Group to acquire the Vauxhall and Opel brands and the complete Vauxhall/Opel automotive business.
On March 6, 2017, General Motors and PSA Group announced that they would agree that PSA would acquire General Motors' Vauxhall and Opel subsidiaries for 2.2 billion euros.
In preparation for the sale, ownership of all GM factories in Europe and Vauxhall/Opper Sales Organizations (except the Turin Development Center and General European and the Cadillac and Chevrolet Sales Organizations) has been transferred to Adam OPEL Ltd. in Ruesselsheim, and then in late June 2017, from Adam Opel GmbH to a package of her subsidiary Opel Automobile GmbH, whose ownership was handed over to Peugeot SA on August 1, 2017. The historic Adam Opel GmbH remains the property of General Motors, with its sole purpose of paying the factory pension of former Opel workers who left as of July 31, 2017.
On September 18, 2017, the official company name of Vauxhall was changed from General Motors UK Ltd (used since April 16, 2008) to the original Vauxhall Automobile Ltd.
On May 7, 2019, Vauxhall left his headquarters in Luton to join the new company, Chalton House, in the northern suburb of Luton.
Latest report: 2020 Vauxhall introduces new powertrain option
Europe's Vauxhall/Opel has/have shown the facelifted 2020 Astra, introducing some new powertrain options while adding more advanced technology and simplifying the design.
The British automobile industry has a long history of development. For more than a hundred years of automobile invention, British cars have always been regarded as representing the ultimate of automobile craftsmanship and taste, value, luxury and elegance...
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