UK vehicle production to recover in 2026 following ‘toughest year in a generation’

UK car production drops to lowest since 1956 after JLR shutdown | Automotive News

​  The figures underscore a dismal year for Britain’s car industry, which has grappled with Brexit, semiconductor shortages, U.S. tariffs and slower … Read More The post UK car production drops to lowest since 1956 after JLR shutdown | Automotive News appeared first on Brexit Carnage.

UK vehicle production to recover in 2026 following ‘toughest year in a generation’

Last year was the “toughest year in a generation” for car production with the structural changes the JLR cyber-attack that stopped production new trade barriers. That’s the view of Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders CEO Mike Hawes as the trade body released production figures for the year. UK vehicle production fell -15.5% in 2025 to 764,715 units – 717,371 cars and 47,344 commercial vehicles, with output falling by -8.0% and -62.3% respec…

Global partnership can drive UK Auto growth

2025 was a tough year for UK vehicle manufacturing with a combination of plant restructuring, trade uncertainties, economic weakness in key markets and, of course, a major cyber incident at a key manufacturer all limiting output. Against that backdrop, the industry’s resilience should not be underestimated and December’s growth in car production augurs well for 2026.   Underlining the scale of the transition underway, a record share of cars made…