Finance
UK car production steadies as JLR recovers and Nissan launches EV production
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 19, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
Global Banking & Finance Review®
Company
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on December 19, 2025
2 min readLast updated: January 20, 2026
UK car production steadied in November as JLR recovered from a cyber incident and Nissan launched EV production, despite EU challenges.
Dec 19 (Reuters) - British car production fell 1.7% in November to 63,126 units, industry data showed on Friday, as output recovered from a cyber incident at Jaguar Land Rover and new electric vehicle production in Sunderland pointed to growth next year.
Tata Motors-owned JLR resumed production in October after a six-week shutdown, while Nissan began building its latest EV at Britain's largest car plant in Sunderland, marking a key step in the UK auto industry's shift from gasoline and diesel.
Overall, UK vehicle production, including commercial vehicles, fell 14.3% to 65,932 units in November, a marked improvement from last month's figures, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.
However, the sector has warned that European Commission proposals to tie new CO2 flexibilities and subsidies to "Made in EU" conditions could undermine recent UK government backing and damage mutually beneficial trading relationships between the two regions.
SMMT Chief Executive Mike Hawes said the sector can "look forward with some optimism" but cautioned that growth would be undermined if the UK becomes "the main unintended victim" of new EU local content requirements.
(Reporting by Yamini Kalia in Bengaluru; Editing by Tasim Zahid)
Electric vehicle production refers to the manufacturing of vehicles that are powered entirely or partially by electricity, as opposed to traditional gasoline or diesel engines. This shift is part of a broader trend towards sustainable transportation.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is a UK trade association that represents the automotive industry. It provides data, insights, and advocacy for its members, promoting the interests of the sector.
CO2 flexibilities refer to regulations that allow manufacturers to adjust their carbon dioxide emissions targets. These flexibilities can impact how companies manage their production processes and environmental compliance.
The UK automotive industry significantly contributes to the economy through job creation, manufacturing output, and exports. It plays a vital role in the country's economic growth and technological innovation.
Explore more articles in the Finance category
