Luton Vauxhall Car Plant Saved

Vivaro vans will be made at the UK site

• Luton’s Vauxhall plant has been saved, thanks to a decision to build the Vivaro van
• The site was likely to close within the next couple of years.
• The news will save 1,100 jobs.
• General motors own Vauxhall.
• General motors confirmed that the site will play an important role in its manufacturing.
• Renault has been using the site as part of an existing contract.
• The contract runs out in 2013.
• Last September Renault and Vauxhall agreed to extend their collaboration of light commercial vehicles.
• The companies first joined forces in 1996.
• Renaults Trafic Van and the high roof Vivaro is a product of the two firms’ partnership.
• Both vehicles will be produced at Renaults Sandouille plant in Normandy.