Vauxhall is UK's number one van maker for 12th year running

It was a pretty good year in 2013 for van manufacturers, but according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), it was an amazingly good year for Vauxhall. The van maker built over 44,000 vans in the UK last year, making it Britain’s number one van maker for the 12th year running (based on the SMMT figures).

The Luton van factory manufactured an impressive 44,657 Vivaro vans as UK Vivaro van sales were up 34% year-on-year. The production line hasn’t slowed down yet, as the factory is currently ramping up to build the new Vivaro which goes on sale later this year. Commenting on the upcoming van and newly upgraded Luton van factory, in their recent press release Vauxhall have said, “Over 40 per cent of content for the new vehicle will be sourced locally. The plant and associated agencies directly employ over 1,200 people in the Luton area, and is a significant contributor to the local and wider UK economies”.

Did you know that Vauxhall celebrated 110 years of building and selling vehicles in 2013? With best-selling model names such as; Corsavan, Combo van, Vivaro van, Movano van, Astra, Meriva, Zafira, Adam, Insignia, Mokka and Cascada, it’s no wonder they have been selling so many vehicles for this long. To be considered the number one van maker again in their 110^th year was an epic way to celebrate such a landmark occasion.

Congratulation to Vauxhall on an amazing year. We are all looking forward to the new Vivaro van coming soon and I have no doubt you will see a lucky 13th year as Britain’s top van maker.

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