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 AUDI A1 SPORTBAC
2014 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN
2014 CITROEN XSARA 20HDI90 EXC 5P
2014 SEAT TOLEDO 1.9 TDI
2014 RENAULT EXPRESS DIESEL
2014 RENAULT CLIO
2014 VESPA 1002
2014 BMW 525 I
2014 OPEL CORSA 1.4
2014 OPEL ASTRA
2014 RENAULT CLIO
2014 FIAT REGATA 70 S
2014 RENAULT CLIO 1.8
2014 SUZUKI GSX R600
2014 SEAT 1430
2014 OPEL VECTRA B
2014 PEUGEOT 407
2014 YAMAHA CW50RS
2014 RENAULT MEGANE
2014 OPEL VECTRA 2 0 4P
2014 FIAT FIAT 500
2014 RENAULT LAGUNA
2014 MERCEDES-BENZ 190 D
2014 SCANIA L094IB4X2
2014 SUZUKI AN250
2014 CITROEN N-C4 HDI90 COLLECT
2014 OPEL CORSA