UK vehicle production hits 73-year low amid cyberattack, plant closure, and trade uncertainty
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Theo Leggett
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UK vehicle production fell to its lowest level since 1952 last year, according to the SMMT. The decline was driven by a major cyberattack at Jaguar Land Rover, the closure of Vauxhall's Luton plant, and uncertainty over US trade policy. SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes described it as "the toughest year in a generation" for the industry. However, the outlook is expected to improve with the introduction of new electric vehicle models in 2026.
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Vehicle production in the UK falls to 73-year low
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