Vauxhall will step down as sponsor of Scotland and Home Nations after 2018 World Cup
The car giant made the announcement today but admits it is still open to working with the countries in other ways
VAUXHALL has announced it will step down as Scotland's lead sponsor after the World Cup.
The car giant will no longer sponsor any of the Home Nations after the 2018 tournament.
But the company is open to looking to continue its relationship with each of the countries in other ways.
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In a statement on their website, Vauxhall confirmed their decision.
They said: "Since 2011, Vauxhall have been very proud to be the lead sponsor for each of the four Home Nations football associations, the first time this has ever been undertaken by a major organisation.
“During this time, Vauxhall have enjoyed excellent relations with all the associations and the partnerships have proved extremely successful in delivering its original targeted strategic objectives.
“Vauxhall will now concentrate our marketing resources on communicating the wealth of new, innovative and technologically advanced models that will be launched over the coming months and years."
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The company was recently bought over by French firm PSA - owners of Peugeot, Citroen and DS Automobiles.
But Vauxhall have denied the takeover has anything to do with this decision to end the long partnership.
A spokeswoman told the Daily Record: "Part of the idea was to connect with our consumers across the UK.
"We were part of the fabric of Britain.
"Discussions had been going on for a long time - long before PSA - and they had been led by Opel/Vauxhall.
"We have been sponsors for seven years and had a good relationship and now it is time to focus on other marketing priorities."
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