Vehicle production up in August – SMMT
UK vehicle production grew by 5.7% to 40,872 units in August, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
However, year-to-date output remains down by 7.1% compared to the first eight months of 2025.
Car production rose by 6.1% to 39,328 units, with growth driven largely by output for the domestic market, which rose by 26%. Production for export grew 1.4% and accounted for 77.1% of all cars made in the month.
Meanwhile, commercial vehicle production was down by 4.8% to 1,544 units, with exports up by 10.9% and production for the domestic market down by 15.5. Year-to-date volumes remain 50.9% down on the same period last year.
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said: “August’s return to growth and this month’s £1bn-plus investment commitments show hard-won confidence in UK automotive manufacturing, confidence that must be protected, not put at risk.
“The UK and EU automotive industries are deeply integrated, so effectively excluding British-produced vehicles from their largest market would assure mutual damage.
“Both sides must urgently agree practical fixes to protect jobs, preserve shared competitiveness and keep the EU and UK industry moving.
