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UK car output falls in August as JLR cyberattack threatens September production
Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 24, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Published by Global Banking and Finance Review
Posted on September 24, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
UK car production dropped 18.2% in August. JLR's cyberattack threatens September output, impacting the automotive industry and economy.
(Reuters) -Britain’s vehicle production dropped 18.2% in August to 38,693 units, industry data showed on Thursday, with attention now on how a cyberattack that has shut Jaguar Land Rover’s plants will hit September production.
The outage at Britain’s largest carmaker, Jaguar Land Rover, which produces about 1,000 cars a day across three UK factories, has paralysed operations and disrupted the wider supply chain, raising concerns about jobs and the economy.
UK car and commercial vehicle production fell 18.2% year on year to 38,693 units in August, a traditionally low-volume month due to planned summer maintenance, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) said.
"The focus is now on September's performance, and the likely impact of the cyberattack at Britain’s biggest automotive employer... SMMT is engaged with members and the government to understand what additional supportive measures may be needed," the trade body said.
JLR on Tuesday said it would extend the closure of its factories until October 1, bringing the total shutdown to four weeks after a cyberattack in early September halted all production.
While overall car output declined, electrified car production rose 40.9%, with hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric vehicles (BEVs) making up nearly half of units produced in August.
The downtrend in output for export vehicles also continued, with production down 14.2% as British carmakers face trade uncertainties amid tariffs from the U.S. and stiff competition from Chinese manufacturers.
(Reporting by Prerna Bedi in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)
UK car production fell 18.2% in August to 38,693 units, according to industry data.
A cyberattack has shut down Jaguar Land Rover's plants, paralyzing operations and disrupting the supply chain.
Despite the overall decline in car output, electrified car production rose by 40.9%, with hybrids and electric vehicles making up nearly half of the units produced.
The focus is now on September's performance and the likely impact of the cyberattack, as Jaguar Land Rover has extended its factory closures until October 1.
Production of export vehicles declined by 14.2%, as British carmakers contend with trade uncertainties and competition from Chinese manufacturers.
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