British vehicle production suffered a major setback in 2025, marking what industry leaders have described as the toughest year in a generation for the UK automotive sector. One of the most significant events affecting UK vehicle manufacturing was a cyberattack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the country’s largest automaker and a subsidiary of Tata Motors. December car production rose 17.7%, ending a four-month streak of decline and offering cautious optimism for the industry. This milestone underscores the growing importance of electric vehicle manufacturing in the UK automotive landscape. Looking ahead, SMMT forecasts a recovery driven by next-generation electric vehicle production in Sunderland and the planned launch of seven new EV models across the UK.