Stellantis announces the closure of Vauxhall's historic Luton factory after 120 years, attributing the decision to EV sales targets. More than 1,100 jobs are at risk, with plans to invest in a facility in Ellesmere Port.
Luton is grappling with the news that Vauxhall , a division of Stellantis , will close its historic factory in the town after 120 years. Stellantis , which also controls Fiat, Peugeot, and Citroen, attributes the closure to government electric vehicle (EV) sales targets. The Luton plant, initially established in 1905, was set for a retooling to produce the electric Vivaro van until the announcement was made on Tuesday.
Over 1,100 jobs are at risk, though Stellantis plans to invest £50 million in a facility in Ellesmere Port, 140 miles away, to continue van production there
Stellantis Vauxhall Luton Electric Vehicles Factory Closure Employment Impact
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Vauxhall in Luton: Town reacts to factory closure announcementAfter nearly 120 years as a driving force in Luton, Vauxhall Motors is leaving the town.
Read more »
Electric vehicle targets to be watered down as Vauxhall shuts Luton plantFactory closure blamed on 'challenging' government quotas
Read more »
Vauxhall Luton factory to close - putting more than 1,100 jobs at riskVauxhall will close its Luton plant in April, the parent company Stellantis announced.
Read more »
Vauxhall to close Luton factory putting 1,100 jobs at riskVauxhall owner Stellantis has announced plans to shut its Luton van-making factory, putting more than 1,100 jobs at risk.
Read more »
Vauxhall announces plans to close Luton factory, putting 1,100 jobs at riskStellantis said it hopes to transfer “hundreds” of jobs to the group’s Vauxhall site in Ellesmere Port
Read more »
Stellantis Plans to Close Vauxhall Van Factory in LutonStellantis, the owner of Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot, and Fiat, plans to shut down its van factory in Luton, putting around 1,100 jobs at risk. The company aims to consolidate electric van production at its Ellesmere Port plant, citing the UK's EV transition rules as the context for this decision. Concerns over EV sales targets are growing among car manufacturers, and the UK government has expressed both encouragement for Stellantis's investment in Ellesmere Port and empathy for those affected in Luton.
Read more »