Since 1962, Vauxhall cars were increasingly based on common platforms with Opel, distinguished by original design and engines. This helped to reduce design costs and improve build quality, so in the crisis 70s GM continued to consolidate its European divisions. By the early 90s all Vauxhall models became twins with Opel, and today the same cars are produced under these brands. Geographically the markets for Opel and Vauxhall are clearly separated: Opel is sold mainly in continental Europe, and Vauxhall - only in the UK. The same principle applies to Vauxhall's two plants, one in Luton, Bedfordshire, and the other in Port Ellesmere, Cheshire. In 2017, after 92 years as part of GM, the Opel and Vauxhall brands were taken over by the PSA Groupe.
Vauxhall's current products fully duplicate those of Opel. Under these brands, the Adam (segment A), Corsa (segment B), Astra (segment C), Cascada (convertible), Insignia (segment D) and Zafira (minivan) passenger cars are produced, as well as the Crossland X, Grandland X and Mokka X crossovers. The Vauxhall Ampera hybrid, a twin of the Chevrolet Volt, was available from 2012-2015. General Motors is selling all of its European assets, including Opel and Vauxhall brands, to the French PSA (Peugeot-Citroen) group. The price of the deal was €2.2 billion. Do not forget to use Vauxhall VIN decoder in order to avoid potential problems when buying a used car.
VIN Examples
2014 SEAT IBIZA 1.4
2014 CITROEN XSARA 16I16V EX 5P
2014 AUDI A4 1 8 5V
2014 RENAULT CLIO
2014 OPEL COR 5P ED 2000 1.2 16V
2014 RENAULT CAPTUR
2014 FORD FIESTA 1.8 D
2014 NISSAN 350Z
2014 YAMAHA CY50R
2014 CATERPILLAR PALA DE RUEDAS IT18B
2014 PEUGEOT 406 1.8
2014 RENAULT CLIO
2014 RENAULT CLIO SPORT TOURER
2014 HONDA CR-V
2014 SUZUKI SAMURAI
2014 SUZUKI GRAND VITARA
2014 RENAULT R. MEGANE
2014 RENAULT R-5 TL CONF
2014 OPEL ASTRA
2014 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 1.9 TDI 5V
2014 RENAULT KANGOO
2014 RENAULT CLIO 1 4
2014 FORD KA
2014 KIA SPORTAGE JA
2014 SEAT MARBELLA
2014 NISSAN VANETTE CARG0
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TOUAREG 3.2