Cyber attack hits UK vehicle output

SMMT: Vehicle output falls -35.9% in September as Jaguar Land Rover pauses production

Mark Moran
24 October 2025

 

UK car production fell -27.1% in September, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 

A total of 51,090 units left factory gates, with the production stoppage at Jaguar Land Rover, caused by an cyber incident, largely responsible for the decline as other volume manufacturers reported growth.

Almost half (47.8%) of cars made in the month were either battery electric, plug-in hybrid or hybrid, with volumes up 14.7% to 24,445 units....

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