UK Vehicle Output Rises 2.7% to 51,178 as US Shipments Jump 83.1%
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Updated · investinglive.com · Jun 24
UK Vehicle Output Rises 2.7% to 51,178 as US Shipments Jump 83.1%
3 articles · Updated · investinglive.com · Jun 24
Summary
51,178 vehicles were built in the UK in May, up 2.7% year on year and ending four straight monthly declines, with car output rising 3.2% while commercial vehicle production fell 7.6%.
An 83.1% surge in shipments to the United States drove the rebound, but the industry body said the spike likely reflects tariff front-running rather than stronger underlying demand.
Exports to the EU fell 5.2% and to China 14.3%, leaving total UK vehicle output for January-May down 8.7% at 317,779 units.
SMMT said weak EV demand, rising compliance costs and high energy prices are straining competitiveness, jobs and investment.
From 2027, stricter post-Brexit rules of origin and the EU's proposed "Made in EU" framework could further threaten access to Britain's largest vehicle export market.