UK Car Production Hits 73-Year Low in 2025 Amid Industry Restructuring, Cyber Attack, and Tariffs.
ByAinvest
Thursday, Jan 29, 2026 6:51 am ET1min read
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UK car production fell 15.5% in 2025 to a 73-year low of 764,715 vehicles. Jaguar Land Rover and Stellantis, Vauxhall's parent firm, suffered significant declines due to production pauses, cyber attacks, and factory closures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders attributed the slump to ongoing restructuring, plant upgrades, and tariffs on trade with the US. However, the sector is expected to recover in 2026 with the launch of new electric vehicle models.
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