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Cyberattack drives UK car production to 73-year low as tax threat looms

UK factories built 35.9% fewer vehicles in September after major manufacturer JLR was knocked offline by a cyber incident. Now the sector is accusing Westminster of unfairly taxing its own workers, putting Britain’s economy at risk.

Euronews

Government crackdown on car industry perk could drive up used car prices

Employee Car Ownership Schemes set to be targeted by HMRC, but it could hurt industry, government revenue and car buyers

The Independent UK

UK car vehicle production falls amid global economic and trade uncertainty

British car output fell 7.3% in the first six months of the year, while van and other commercial vehicle production plummeted by 45.4%.

Evening Standard

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UK car manufacturing slumps to lowest level since 1953 barring Covid

New vehicles declined 12% in first six months of this year as Trump’s tariffs caused chaos, SMMT figures show

The Guardian - UK

UK carmakers on track to meet EV sales target despite intense lobbying to lower quota

Electric car sales made up 21.6% of sales in first half of 2025, only just below the effective 22% share needed to meet rules

The Guardian - UK

‘Vital’ that British steel gets Trump tariff deal after UK-US trade pact, say unions

Starmer should secure deal as soon as possible to exempt UK steel from US levies, says Community union

The Guardian - UK

UK Car Production Falls to Lowest Levels in 70 Years

Vehicle production in the United Kingdom fell to its lowest level in 70 years after a combination of poor holiday timing and tariff uncertainty, according to Wards Auto. Citing the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK built just 59,203 units in April, the lowest monthly level since 1952,…

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Trump tariffs help push U.K. auto sector to worst production figures in more than 70 years

The last time the U.K. produced this few cars, Queen Elizabeth had just ascended to the throne and the Morris Minor was a bestseller.

Fortune

Trade deal on UK car exports to US ‘a floor rather than a ceiling’

Mike Hawes, chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), described the agreement as ‘absolutely vital’.

Evening Standard

UK manufacturers to cut jobs ‘within weeks unless ministers can strike trade deal’

Bosses from automotive, manufacturing and energy warned MPs about effect of Trump tariffs

The Guardian - UK

Vehicle makers may ‘review output’ because of US tariffs, industry says

Donald Trump has imposed a 10% tariff on US imports of UK goods, rising to 25% for cars.

Evening Standard

Rolls-Royce owner Donald Trump just took a hammer to the U.K.’s $8 billion luxury car market

The U.K.'s luxury car sector, operating almost entirely in the country, could be one of the biggest victims of Trump's 25% import tariffs.

Fortune

UK car industry hits out at Trump’s ‘disappointing’ tariffs on imported vehicles

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, which represents the British car industry, urged the US and UK governments to strike a deal.

Evening Standard

Car industry urges UK government to create new EV incentives

Automotive body says current policy is leading to job losses and has become a ‘driver of de-industrialisation’

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Evening Standard

Jobs at risk unless demand for electric vehicles is raised, industry body warns

Mike Hawes, of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, warned of the danger of ‘de-industrialisation’.

The Guardian - UK

Tesla’s UK sales rise despite threat of backlash over Musk’s political role

Sales of battery-powered cars jumped in February, with Model 3 and Model Y most popular after Mini Cooper

Evening Standard

Sales of used electric cars reach record market share

Some 188,000 pure electric vehicles changed hands in the UK in 2024, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.

International Business Times

UK Car Sector Fears For Trump Tariffs As Output Falls

Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.

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The Independent UK

UK car production plummets to lowest level since 1954

Manufacturing sinks to pandemic levels

The Guardian - UK

UK car production falls to lowest level since 1954

Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition

Evening Standard

Car production falls amid slowdown in transition to electric vehicles

The SMMT reported a slowdown in the transition to electric vehicles.

The Independent UK

Government should stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, demands Polestar chief

Stick to 2030 ban for petrol and diesel, says Michael Lohscheller, but bring in purchase and charging incentives

The Guardian - UK

All carmakers in UK to escape fines for missing electric car sales targets in 2024

Analysts say use of ‘flexibilities’ to avoid penalties shows that zero-emissions mandate does not need to be relaxed

The Guardian - UK

Record number of electric cars were sold in UK during 2024

Environmental groups urge government to keep tougher green targets as industry argues they are unsustainable

The Independent UK

Electric car sales hit a record high in 2024 but fall short of government target

New car sales hit 1.95 million in 2024; EVs take 19.6 per cent share; Ford Puma is Britain’s best selling car, Volkswagen is Britain’s favourite car brand

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