UK vehicle production drops 17.2 percent in February

Total output fell to 68,061 units last month due to weak export demand and plant restructuring. The SMMT reported a sharp decline in commercial vehicle output.

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Vehicle manufacturing in the United Kingdom experienced a significant downturn in February, with total output falling by 17.2% compared to the previous year. Data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) indicates that the sector is grappling with a combination of weak international demand and internal plant restructuring.

Employees work on the vehicle assembly line at a Nissan manufacturing facility in Sunderland, Britain, on December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo
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