UK car production dropped 10.7% year-on-year to 65,885 units in February 2026, deepening from an 8.2% decline in January, as model changeovers and soft global demand weighed on output. Car exports fell 11.5% to 53,140 units, with overseas shipments still accounting for the bulk of production. The EU remained the largest destination, taking 63.6% of exports, with volumes to the bloc rising 5.3%, partly offsetting sharp declines to the US (-34.3%), China (-66.4%), and Japan (-6.8%). Domestic demand also weakened, with car output for the UK market down 7.5% to 12,745 units. Meanwhile, production of electrified vehicles (BEV, PHEV, and HEV) went down 2.8% to 26,629 units, although their share of total car output increased to 40.4%, signaling a continued shift toward low-emission vehicles despite the broader downturn. source: The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited (SMMT)
Car Production in the United Kingdom increased to 65885 Units in February from 65249 Units in January of 2026. Car Production in the United Kingdom averaged 109113.21 Units from 1977 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 185157.00 Units in March of 2000 and a record low of 197.00 Units in April of 2020. This page provides - United Kingdom Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. United Kingdom Car Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on March of 2026.
Car Production in the United Kingdom increased to 65885 Units in February from 65249 Units in January of 2026. Car Production in the United Kingdom is expected to be 78702.00 Units by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the United Kingdom Car Production is projected to trend around 54014.00 Units in 2027 and 54878.00 Units in 2028, according to our econometric models.