- What was the original name of Vauxhall Motors Limited?
A: Alexander Wilson and Company
B: Vauxhall Motor Works
C: Vauxhall Auto Co.
D: General Motors UK
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Vauxhall Motors was originally founded as Alexander Wilson and Company in 1857. - In which year was Vauxhall Motors founded?
A: 1903
B: 1857
C: 1925
D: 1930
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall Motors was founded in 1857 by Alexander Wilson. - Where are Vauxhall Motors’ headquarters located?
A: London
B: Birmingham
C: Chalton, Bedfordshire
D: Manchester
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The headquarters of Vauxhall Motors is in Chalton, Bedfordshire, England. - Who is the founder of Vauxhall Motors?
A: Laurence Pomeroy
B: James Taylor
C: Joseph Lucas
D: Alexander Wilson
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Alexander Wilson founded Vauxhall Motors in 1857. - Under what brand did Vauxhall sell vans, buses, and trucks?
A: Griffin
B: Bedford
C: Vectra
D: Astra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Bedford brand was used by Vauxhall to sell vans, buses, and trucks. - What type of vehicles does Vauxhall currently produce?
A: Motorcycles
B: Bicycles
C: Cars and Commercial vehicles
D: Aircraft
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall produces cars and commercial vehicles. - In which year did Vauxhall become a subsidiary of Stellantis?
A: 2010
B: 2017
C: 2021
D: 2000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall became a subsidiary of Stellantis in January 2021. - Which American automaker acquired Vauxhall in 1925?
A: Ford
B: General Motors
C: Chrysler
D: Tesla
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: General Motors bought Vauxhall Motors in 1925. - What’s the production output of passenger cars in 2016 for Vauxhall?
A: 100,000
B: 187,000
C: 118,182
D: 200,000
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: In 2016, Vauxhall produced 118,182 passenger cars. - What was the net income of Vauxhall Motors in 2019?
A: £100 million
B: £70.7 million
C: £59.5 million
D: £3,162.8 million
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The net income of Vauxhall Motors in 2019 was £59.5 million. - Who was the chief designer responsible for the design of the Y-Type giving Vauxhall its early success?
A: James Taylor
B: Laurence Pomeroy
C: Percy Kidner
D: Charles King
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Laurence Pomeroy designed the Y-Type, which contributed to Vauxhall’s early success. - What is Vauxhall’s website?
A: vauxhallcompetitions.co.uk
B: vauxhallmotors.com
C: vauxhall.co.uk
D: opel-vauxhall.com
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The official website of Vauxhall Motors is vauxhall.co.uk. - From what type of engines did Vauxhall originally begin its manufacturing operations?
A: Car engines
B: Maritime and pump engines
C: Motorcycle engines
D: Aircraft engines
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall originally manufactured maritime and pump engines. - In which year did Vauxhall move the majority of its production to Luton?
A: 1903
B: 1905
C: 1925
D: 1863
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall moved its production to Luton in 1905. - What was Vauxhall Motors known for producing before the First World War?
A: Agricultural machinery
B: Sporting car models
C: Military vehicles
D: Airplanes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall Motors was known for producing sporting car models before WWI. - Which Vauxhall car was called “The £1 Million Motor Car”?
A: Victor
B: Twelve-Six
C: H-type 10-4
D: Cavalier
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The H-type 10-4, introduced in 1937, was called “The £1 Million Motor Car.” - During WWII, what military vehicle was constructed at the Luton factory?
A: Spitfire
B: Matilda Tank
C: Churchill tank
D: Humber Scout Car
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Churchill tank was produced at the Vauxhall’s Luton factory during WWII. - What significant corporate event happened to Vauxhall in 2017?
A: Became independent
B: Acquired by Groupe PSA
C: Merged with Renault
D: Declared bankruptcy
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall was acquired by Groupe PSA in 2017. - What notable performance brand is associated with Vauxhall?
A: AMG
B: VXR
C: M
D: SRT
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall’s performance brand is known as VXR. - Which Vauxhall model is considered the company’s entry in the executive car market in the 1970s?
A: Cavalier
B: Carlton
C: Viceroy
D: Vectra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Vauxhall Carlton was the company’s entry into the executive car market in the late 1970s. - What is the current model range of Vauxhall’s small family car?
A: Victor
B: Cavalier
C: Astra
D: Admiral
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Astra is Vauxhall’s small family car. - When did Vauxhall Motors first enter the British Touring Car Championship?
A: 1985
B: 1979
C: 1991
D: 1989
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Vauxhall first entered the British Touring Car Championship in 1989. - What was the first mass-production British saloon car with independent front suspension?
A: Morris Minor
B: Vauxhall Light Six
C: Austin A40
D: Ford Anglia
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Vauxhall Light Six, launched in 1933, was the first British saloon car with independent front suspension. - What year marks the date Vauxhall first began manufacturing cars?
A: 1887
B: 1903
C: 1912
D: 1905
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall began manufacturing cars in 1903. - Which Vauxhall car was praised for outstanding hill-climbing ability at the 1908 RAC Trials?
A: Astra
B: Y-Type Y1
C: Viva
D: Vectra
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Y-Type Y1 was praised for its hill-climbing ability in the 1908 RAC Trials. - What model replaced the Vauxhall Magnum in rally racing?
A: Manta 400
B: Vauxhall Mokka
C: Vauxhall Astra
D: Chevette HSR
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Chevette HSR replaced the Vauxhall Magnum in rally racing during the 1970s. - What car model features prominently in Vauxhall’s motorsports history?
A: Cavalier
B: Chevette
C: Adam
D: Crossland
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Vauxhall Chevette had a strong presence in motorsports, especially in rally racing. - In which year did Vauxhall move its headquarters back to its original name, Vauxhall Motors Limited?
A: 2008
B: 2021
C: 2017
D: 2015
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall’s official name reverted to Vauxhall Motors Limited in 2017. - Which company did Vauxhall form their off-road Frontera vehicle with in 1991?
A: Toyota
B: Holden
C: Renault
D: Isuzu
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The Frontera was produced in collaboration with Isuzu. - What was Vauxhall’s logo primarily designed to represent?
A: Innovation
B: Speed
C: Strength
D: Local historical connection
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The griffin logo represents a local historical connection to Falkes de Breauté. - What was the latest version of Vauxhall’s Griffin logo release year?
A: 2020
B: 2018
C: 2008
D: 2015
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The latest revision of the Vauxhall Griffin logo was released in 2008. - How many manufacturing facilities does Vauxhall have in the United Kingdom as of 2024?
A: One
B: Four
C: Three
D: Two
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Vauxhall has two manufacturing facilities in the UK, located in Luton and Ellesmere Port. - What prominent American design influence was evident in Vauxhall’s 1948 models?
A: Ford F-Series
B: Chevrolet Fleetline
C: Pontiac Trans Am
D: Cadillac Eldorado
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The 1948 Vauxhall models shared design influences with the Chevrolet Fleetline. - Which Vauxhall model is known for its high-performance VXR versions?
A: Adam
B: Astra
C: Frontera
D: Corsa
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Astra is known to have high-performance VXR versions. - What manufacturing investment did GM announce for Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory in 2012?
A: £200 million
B: £125 million
C: £500 million
D: £80 million
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: GM announced a £125 million investment for the Ellesmere Port factory in 2012. - Which Vauxhall model stopped production in 2004 after 13 years?
A: Cavalier
B: Corsa
C: Frontera
D: Zafira
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Vauxhall Frontera ceased production in 2004. - Vauxhall’s VX220 is a roadster known for its partnership with which company?
A: Lotus
B: Aston Martin
C: Mercedes-Benz
D: BMW
Correct Answer: A
Explanation: Vauxhall’s VX220 roadster was created in partnership with Lotus. - In what year did the last truly British-designed Vauxhall model, the FE Series Victor, get released?
A: 1970
B: 1972
C: 1985
D: 1968
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The FE Series Victor, released in 1972, was the last all-British-designed Vauxhall model. - How many generations did the Vauxhall Viva have before its nameplate was finally discontinued?
A: One
B: Two
C: Three
D: Four
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: There were three generations of the Vauxhall Viva before it was discontinued in 1979. - What event caused Vauxhall to suspend car production in 1940?
A: Economic depression
B: WWII
C: Company acquisition
D: Workforce strikes
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall suspended car production in 1940 due to World War II. - From the early 1980s, Vauxhall car models were largely identical to which of the following?
A: Fiat
B: Renault
C: Opel
D: Toyota
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Since the 1980s, Vauxhall models have been largely identical to those of Opel. - What was distinctive about the first Vauxhall car made in 1903?
A: It was electric
B: It used a tiller for steering
C: It had four wheels
D: It was made of aluminum
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The first Vauxhall car made in 1903 was distinctive for its tiller steering. - When did Vauxhall withdraw from sale in all countries except the UK?
A: 1970s
B: 1960s
C: 1980s
D: 1990s
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall withdrew from sale in all countries apart from the UK during the early 1980s. - Which football league did Vauxhall sponsor from 1986 to 1998?
A: Premier League
B: Championship Football League
C: Football Conference
D: League One
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall sponsored the Football Conference from 1986 to 1998. - In the 1960s, which Vauxhall model was widely known for being rust-prone?
A: Astra
B: Victor
C: Cavalier
D: Cresta
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Victor was known for its reputation of being rust-prone during the 1960s. - Which model did Vauxhall introduce as their first compact crossover SUV?
A: Adam
B: Crossland
C: Mokka
D: Grandland
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Mokka is Vauxhall’s first compact crossover SUV. - Which year was Vauxhall acquired by General Motors for $2.5 Million?
A: 1930
B: 1915
C: 1950
D: 1925
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: General Motors acquired Vauxhall in 1925 for $2.5 million. - What was the special edition performance model of the Astra called?
A: Speedster
B: Kalos
C: Zafira
D: Astra VXR
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The high-performance edition of the Astra is called the Astra VXR. - When was the Vauxhall model Monaro VXR first released?
A: 1979
B: 1985
C: 2001
D: 2005
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Monaro VXR was first released in 2001. - Which UK city’s museum displayed a surviving 1903 Vauxhall model in 1968?
A: Birmingham
B: London
C: Manchester
D: Liverpool
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The London Science Museum displayed a surviving 1903 Vauxhall model in 1968. - Which Vauxhall model was launched in 2006 at the British International Motor Show?
A: Nova
B: Cavalier
C: Antara
D: Corsa
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: The third-generation Vauxhall Corsa was launched at the British International Motor Show in 2006. - What was the main element Vauxhall aimed to feature in the 1937 unibody car design?
A: Increased speed
B: Enhanced safety
C: Improved storage space
D: Weight reduction
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: One main feature of the 1937 unibody design was weight reduction. - When did the merger between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis occur?
A: 2019
B: 2022
C: 2021
D: 2020
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The merger between Groupe PSA and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles to form Stellantis occurred in 2021. - In which event did a 1903 Vauxhall model participate in 2018?
A: London Design Festival
B: Paris Motor Show
C: London-to-Brighton car run
D: Silverstone Grand Prix
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: A 1903 Vauxhall participated in the London-to-Brighton car run in 2018. - What type of vehicle financing service does Vauxhall provide?
A: Mortgage financing
B: Vehicle financing
C: Education loans
D: Home improvement loans
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: Vauxhall provides vehicle financing services. - How many people were employed at the Vauxhall Luton plant during the height of WWII?
A: 1,000
B: 3,500
C: 2,000
D: 5,600
Correct Answer: D
Explanation: Over 5,600 people were employed at the Luton plant during WWII producing Churchill tanks. - When was Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant opened for component manufacturing?
A: 1950
B: 1962
C: 1971
D: 1998
Correct Answer: B
Explanation: The Ellesmere Port plant opened in 1962 for component manufacturing. - What is the sub-brand name under which Vauxhall sells high-performance versions of its models?
A: OPC
B: VXR
C: GSi
D: M
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: Vauxhall sells high-performance versions under the GSi sub-brand. - Which Vauxhall model was reintroduced in the 2000s as a city car?
A: Nova
B: Astra
C: Adam
D: Frontera
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Adam was reintroduced by Vauxhall as a city car in the 2000s. - Which prestigious award did the Vauxhall Insignia win when it was launched?
A: Best Urban Car
B: World Car of the Year
C: European Car of the Year
D: Top Design Award
Correct Answer: C
Explanation: The Vauxhall Insignia won the “European Car of the Year” award.