Lucas Automotivethe world-renowned automotive parts supplier from which the company has been VTBatteries a proud licensee, is proud to celebrate its 150th anniversary. Since company founder Joseph Lucas opened his first shop in 1875, the Lucas name has been synonymous with quality, innovation, longevity and expertise. Now, 150 years later, Lucas continues to supply the industry - and the world - with parts and solutions that are second to none.

From the "King of the Road" bicycle lamp to the first starters and dynamos; from the founding of Lucas Aerospace in the 1930s to global expansion into more than 130 markets with 4,000 authorized outlets in the 1960s, Lucas' history has been long and successful.

Here are some of Lucas' memorable milestones over the years:

• 1834 - Birth of Joseph Lucas in Birmingham
• 1875 - Birth of the Lucas company and first products before the automotive era.
• 1878 - Launch of the "King of the Road" lamp.
• 1900 - Beginning of the automotive era
• 1902 - Death of Joseph Lucas and succession by his son, Harry
• 1906 - Lucas company has more than 1,000 employees
• 1911 - First Lucas car battery
• 1918 - Sales increase to £1 million
• 1920s - Lucas acquires C.A. Vandervell & Co. Ltd. and Rotax (Motor Accessories)
• 1930s - Lucas Aerospace is founded
• 1943 - Acquisition of the Girling brakes business from the New Hudson Company.
• 1950s - Beginning of Girling's golden age of racing
• 1960s - Lucas expands into Europe and becomes a global company, exporting to over 130 markets with some 4,000 authorized outlets.
• 1975 - 35% of all cars manufactured in the world are equipped with brakes manufactured by Lucas Girling, its associated company or one of its licensees.
• 2000s - Lucas celebrates 125 years of steady trade, focus on remanufactured parts, global expansion
• 2010s - Lucas continues to innovate and expands its product portfolio to include engine transmission, turbos, glass and more.
• 2025 - Lucas celebrates 150 years of innovation and success

For the Lucas brand, the last 150 years have been remarkable - and this automotive milestone will be celebrated throughout 2025 and beyond. But the story is just beginning... here's to the next 150 years...