UK vehicle production fell -13.6% in January, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

• Factories produced 67,415 vehicles, comprising 65,249 cars and 2,166 commercial vehicles (CVs), the former declining by -8.2% compared with January last year.
• CV output fell for the 10th consecutive month, down -68.6% following a major plant restructuring.
• Car exports decline ‑10.1% to 51,369 units, reflecting weak markets beyond Europe, with domestic demand down just 84 units.

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Vehicle production down -15.5% in 2025 as 764,715 cars and commercial vehicles leave factories.

• Car output falls -8.0% while CV volumes decline -62.3% as industry restructures amid cyber incident and tariff uncertainties.
• December car growth signals optimism for 2026, driven by new EV models entering production, with opportunity to produce one million vehicles by 2027 if conditions are right.
• Sector calls for government to deliver Industrial and Trade Strategies, to improve manufacturing competitiveness and unlock growth potential.

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Vehicle production down -14.3% in November with 65,932 cars and commercial vehicles leaving factories.

• Car output dips -1.7% as output normalises following cyber incident, while commercial vehicle volumes drop for eighth month, by -78.0%.
• News comes as EV production resumes in Sunderland, with major new model signposting growth next year.
• UK sector cautions over impact of European Commission’s proposed Automotive Package, notably ‘Made in EU’ conditions.

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UK vehicle production fell -18.2% YoY in August 2025 to 38,693 units, the weakest August since 1956, as summer shutdowns and sector headwinds weighed on output.

• Car production declined -10.2% YoY to 37,072 units, ending a two-month growth run, though domestic output rose 11.5% to 7,162 units.

• Export car volumes dropped -14.2% YoY to 29,910 units, accounting for 80.7% of output, underscoring weakness in overseas demand.

• Commercial vehicle production plunged -73.2% YoY to 1,621 units, reflecting consolidation at a major manufacturer.

• Electrified vehicle production surged 40.9% YoY to 16,830 units, with hybrids, plug-ins, and EVs making up 45.4% of output – the second-highest monthly share on record.

• Year-to-date car output fell -5.9% YoY to 492,009 units, while CV production dropped -54.4% YoY to 35,922 units.

• Total exports were down -20.5% YoY to 30,568 units in August, though the export share of production held near 80%.

• Despite headwinds, the SMMT projects the UK auto sector remains on track to generate over £110 billion in trade for the third straight year, supporting 796,000 jobs.

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