The Latest Trends from the UK Automotive Industry
The UK automotive sector has been going through some major changes as we move into the latter part of 2025. There is a marked rise in the use of electric vehicles. The industry is adopting shifting production patterns, and a rapid transformation is being seen in the manufacturing process. The latest trends reveal some interesting aspects of the industry's changing processes. Current Market Performance The UK car market showed resilience in 2024. Passenger car sales rose by 2.6 per cent to around two million vehicles. This trend sustained remarkably in 2025. In the first half of the year, the industry enjoyed a 3.5 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, it is not a rosy path all the way, as revealed by the monthly sales variations. They tell a different picture. April 2025 sales reflected a major decline of over 10 per cent. In May, there was a slight improvement. In June, the industry came back strongly with over 6 per c...