Morris Motors
- Industry: Automotive
- Founded: 1912 W.R.M. Motors, 1919 renamed as Morris Motors
- Defunct: Brand name used until 1984
- Fate: Individual identity retained until 1968
- Ownership: merged with Austin in 1952 as subsidiaries of The British Motor Corporation Limited
- Successor: The British Motor Corporation Limited
- Headquarters: Cowley, Oxford, Oxfordshire, later Longbridge England
- Products: Motor cars
Morris Motors Limited was a British motor vehicle manufacturer that operated from 1919 to 1952. Founded by William Morris, later known as Lord Nuffield, the company played a significant role in the development and growth of the British automotive industry. Morris Motors was established in 1919 when William Morris purchased the former manufacturing works of the Wolseley Tool and Motor Car Company in Cowley, Oxford. The company initially focused on producing affordable cars for the mass market, aiming to provide reliable transportation for the working class.
Morris Motors played a crucial role in the development of the British motoring industry. The company's emphasis on affordable and reliable cars helped popularize car ownership in the UK, enabling many families to experience the benefits of personal transportation for the first time. Under the leadership of William Morris, the company expanded through acquisitions and mergers. Morris Motors acquired other British car manufacturers, including Wolseley, MG, Riley, and Austin. These acquisitions resulted in the formation of the British Motor Corporation (BMC) in 1952, which later evolved into the British Leyland Motor Corporation.
