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UK automotive has concerns over European EV policy trends

SMMT: Car manufacturers express caution over impact of European Commission’s proposed Automotive Package

Mark Moran
22 December 2025

 

The UK automotive sector cautions over impact of European Commission’s proposed Automotive Package, notably ‘Made in EU’ conditions. This warning comes News comes as EV production resumes at Nissan’s plant Sunderland, with the new LEAF model coming online.

UK vehicle production fell by -14.3% in November with 65,932 units leaving factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

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