UK vehicle production in 2025 lowest since 1950s; SMMT chief optimistic for recovery in 2026 Recently released statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) paint a sobering picture of 2025 for the UK's automotive supply chain, with disruption from JLR's cyber incident, tariff uncertainty and pressure to shift towards EV production resulting in a 15.5% drop in vehicle production volumes in the UK. James McLoughlin
