US EditionUK car production rises for second consecutive month in July
- UK car production rose by 5.6% in July 2025 compared to July 2024, with 69,127 cars manufactured, as reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders .
- However, commercial vehicle output fell by 81.1% year on year, contributing to an overall production drop of 10.8% with 72,006 vehicles produced.
- Exports to the US rose by 6.8%, while exports to the EU decreased by 7.9%, according to SMMT.
- Chief Executive Mike Hawes noted that it is a 'turbulent time for automotive manufacturing,' amid weak consumer confidence and volatile trade flows.
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UK car production rises for second consecutive month in July
Britain's car production grew for the second month in a row in July but overall vehicle output fell, hurt by a slump in commercial vehicle manufacturing, data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed on Thursday.
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UK car production figures increase in July
A sharp fall in commercial vehicle output compared to the year before means the overall number is down.
Car production recovery continues in July
Car production rises for second successive month, up 5.6% in July to 69,127 units. Commercial vehicle output falls -81.1% reflecting restructuring and bumper month last year. Total vehicle production down -10.8% in the month to 72,006 units. File download UK New Vehicle Manufacturing July 2025 DOWNLOAD ALL UK car production rose for the second consecutive month in July, up 5.6% to 69,127 units, according to the latest figures published today b…
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