Reference
X693/5/10
Title
Vauxhall Mirror Luton & Dunstable
Date free text
30 Apr 1990
Production date
From: 1990 To: 1990
Scope and Content
including:
- report that Vauxhall had record profits of £236.3 million an increase of 55.6 % on the previous year, mainly put down to an increase in market share;
- General Motors was investing £180 million in a new engine plant at Ellesmere Port [Merseyside];
- a couple attempting a 10,000 mile rally to be backed by Vauxhall Parts promising to get spares to them anywhere along the route within five hours;
- Vauxhall chairman Paul Tosch telling employees that “there is a real feeling that Vauxhall is on the move”
- the retirement of Ron Bull, David Grout and Harry Walker (includes picture);
- over 30 Employees gaining Certificates in Management Studies.
UK Car Sales best ever as Vauxhall increases its market share. Record profits for third year. Flooding clear up launched. Delight over £160m engine plant.
Mirror image of efficiency MPC. Pedal to the metal!
GM invests in Ellesmere Port, £160m Engine plant is welcome. Record profits for third year. Rally hotline link to foreign parts. Motorworld. Challenge of a lifetime. Sovit deal breaks record. One of a kind. Green for go.
Cavalier's Fleet smell of success! Workers' quality ideas reap rewards.
Business Reviews '90, 'Get ready to meet challenges of the 90s' Right direction but no braking. There's a buzz in the air. This is a critical time for the Mersey plant but united we will triumph. Confidence despite problems of 1989.
Mirror Mart sales lists. Trio hit century.
Pensioners diary. AGM picks leadership team.
In training for the future. Project charity. Recreation club AGM. Funds lists, including amneties fund, recreation fund and benevolent fund.
Sports page.
Level of description
item