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Liverpool FC have announced Vauxhall Motors as their automotive partner in Europe until the end of the 2015/16 season.

“We are delighted to welcome Vauxhall Motors to the LFC family," said Billy Hogan, Liverpool's chief commercial officer.

"Not only do they bring with them a wealth of exciting football activation experience but they also play a key role in the lives of many in Merseyside as one of the largest employers in the North West region."

Vauxhall Motors, which has a manufacturing plant at Ellesmere Port near Liverpool, adds to its UK football sponsorship portfolio which currently sees them partner with all four Home Nations.

“Vauxhall Motors has enjoyed great success over the past three seasons with our Home Nations football sponsorships,” said Vauxhall chairman and ,anaging director Duncan Aldred.

He continued: “This exciting new partnership will undoubtedly benefit from the experience we have gained in international football and we look forward to working with an iconic club such as Liverpool FC.”

Vauxhall Motors Ellesmere Port manufacturing plant employs over 1,500 people and currently produces the Vauxhall Astra.