Rory Harvey appointed CMD of Vauxhall Motors and CEO Opel Ireland

Rory Harvey (47) has been appointed to the position of Chairman and Managing Director of Vauxhall Motors and CEO Opel Ireland. He succeeds Tim Tozer who has decided to leave the company and pursue his career outside of General Motors.

Rory Harvey has wide

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Vauxhall Motors launches new seventh generation Astra

To celebrate the launch of the all-new seventh generation Vauxhall Astra, workers at the Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant - home of the Astra for over 36 years - choreographed 128 new models to create the image of the Union Jack flag.

Vauxhall's seventh

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General Motors becomes the world's first car manufacturer to produce 500-million vehicles

General Motors (GM) became the first car manufacturer in the world to produce 500-million vehicles, as Vauxhall in the UK - GM's fourth largest market - celebrated 90 years of ownership by the US company.

"During 2015, we expect to sell more than 1,000 new vehicles

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Vauxhall appoints Simon Oldfield as new Sales and Marketing Director

Vauxhall Motors announced the appointment of Simon Oldfield to the new position of Sales and Marketing Director commencing March 1, 2015.

Oldfield is a sales and marketing specialist and joins Vauxhall from Mercedes Benz where he has held a number of senior

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750,000th Insignia rolls-off at the Vauxhall/Opel's Russelsheim plant

The 750,000th Insignia has rolled-off the production line at the Vauxhall/Opel plant in Russelsheim, Germany.

"This is a special day for the entire team," said Axel Scheiben, Vauxhall/Opel's Plant Manager at Russelsheim. "We have every reason to be proud of the fact

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Vauxhall's Astra plant boosts workforce as 5-millionth car is built

In its 50th year as one of the UK's most prolific car plants, Vauxhall's Ellesmere Port factory will produce its five-millionth vehicle, while also preparing for an influx of 300 extra staff to support the build up to an all-new Astra in 2015.

News of the landmark car will be

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Chris Hawken joins Vauxhall Motors as Director, Brand Marketing

Vauxhall Motors has appointed Chris Hawken to the position of Director, Brand Marketing. He joined the company on December 1, 2014.

Chris Hawken brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in Brand marketing and Brand communications, roles he has held within a number

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Carol Vorderman goes ultra low with the Vauxhall Ampera

Carol Vorderman, MBE, has become the latest ambassador to trial the Vauxhall Ampera extended-range electric vehicle, in support of the Go Ultra Low campaign.

Go Ultra Low, a ground-breaking partnership between the UK automotive industry and Government, is designed

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Vauxhall Motors celebrates 50 years of production at Ellesmere

On June 1, 1964, the first Vauxhall rolled-off the production line at the all-new Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant in Cheshire. On June 5, 2014, Vauxhall celebrated 50 years of production at Ellesmere Port by recreating the 1964 scene and the original press image

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Vauxhall Motors certified a 'Top Employer' in the United Kingdom

Vauxhall Motors announced that it has been officially certified by the Top Employers Institute for its exceptional employee offerings.

The annual international research, undertaken by the Top Employers Institute, recognises leading employers around the world - those

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