Boost for NW industry as Astra sales hit top spot
6th July 2010
Ellesmere Port will remain the home of the Astrastras outside the Vauxhall factory in Ellesmere Port
VAUXHALL'S new Astra, which is made at the Ellesmere Port plant, was the best-selling car in the country last month, figures showed today.The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 10,525 Astras were sold in June, representing a major vote of confidence in the new model and in the North West automotive sector. Led by the Astra, Vauxhall's sales are up 43.88% year-on-year.The news will be a huge boost to the 2,400 staff at Ellesmere Port, who have endured a tough year with months of speculation over the future a......for the full story register now for free or login below...





