Vauxhall, named after the London district of Vauxhall in which it was founded, is the UK’s oldest surviving car manufacturer
Formed in 1857 by engineer Alexander Wilson, Vauxhall initially produced marine engines for pleasure craft on the Thames.
Vauxhall has been manufacturing vehicles in the UK continuously since 1903 & currently has the UK’s only Electric only production facility at Ellesmere Port.
Vauxhall continues to innovate and produce new cars packed full of technology.
Over the years it has produced a number of vehicles which have become household names including Astra, Mokka & Corsa, currently the UK’s best selling small car.
Vauxhall pride themselves in ensuring the latest automotive technology is available to all and striving to deliver the freedom of personal mobility to all.
In recent years they have been a leader in ensuring the accessibility of electric mobility. The New Vauxhall Frontera, for example, was the first car ever launched in the UK offering list price parity between its Petrol & Electric versions.
Vauxhall has also recently announced the launch of its All-Electric performance sub-Brand; GSE, which will pick up where VXR left off in the 2010’s as a sub-Brand designed to bring performance cars to the mass market.
Vauxhall are accredited to The Motor Ombudsman’s New Car Code of Practice. You can read more about this commitment to high standards here.


