Stellantis set to decide future of Ellesmere Port Vauxhall plant

Bosses at the newly-formed Stellantis car manufacturing super group are said to be poised to make a decision on the future of Vauxhall’s Astra-producing Ellesmere Port plant.

Reports suggest the OEM, which brought has together PSA Group and FCA Groups in a 50/50 merger, has been holding meetings this week to review options for the Cheshire site.

AM understands that three possible options are on the table: closure of the plant; a continuation of ICE production until the 2030 ban on the sale of all non-electrified new cars; investment in a new EV production line.