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 PEUGEOT TREKKER
2014 AUDI 80 1 9 TDI
2014 PEUGEOT 306
2014 RENAULT PREMIUN 410.18T
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF 1.9 D 5V
2014 AUDI A3 2.0
2014 DERBI V.START 99
2014 DERBI V BOX
2014 OPEL ASTRA
2014 RENAULT R. CLIO 1.2
2014 CHRYSLER NEON
2014 RENAULT R 5 FIVE
2014 HYUNDAI TUCSON
2014 PEUGEOT 3008STYLE EHDI115CMP
2014 CITROEN ZX 1 9
2014 BMW 316 I
2014 HONDA CIVIC 5P 1,5 I VTEC
2014 RENAULT EXPRESS 1.4
2014 OPEL VECTRA 2 0
2014 OPEL CORSA
2014 OPEL FROTNERA B
2014 PEUGEOT 106 MIDNIGHT 1.1
2014 RENAULT MEGANE COUPE
2014 PEUGEOT 407
2014 RENAULT R-6 GTL
2014 OPEL VECTRA 2.0 GT 16V
2014 SEAT CORDOBA 1.8 O.