UK vehicle production will fall 15% to 755,000 units in 2025 due to global trade disruption and economic uncertainty, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data. The industry association expects a partial 6.4% recovery in 2026 (encompassing both passenger cars and commercial vehicles), returning output above 800,000 units as a new trade agreement with the US and supportive government policy measures take effect.
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