General · 29 January 2026
UK vehicle production drops to lowest level since 1952
British vehicle manufacturing plummeted to its lowest level since 1952, with only 764,715 units produced in 2025. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reported a 15.5% annual decline, attributing the slump to a crippling cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover, the closure of Vauxhall’s Luton plant, and trade uncertainties. While the industry hopes to rebound to one million vehicles by 2027, leaders warn of ongoing threats from protectionist policies and supply chain disruptions.
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