Automotive at a crossroads

Posted on 12 Jun 2025 by The Manufacturer

After a bruising decade, the automotive industry faces another set of formidable challenges. However, industry leaders remain adamant that the UK’s strengths in advanced engineering, local supply chains and clean-tech investment still offer a competitive edge. Jonny Williamson reports

Following Brexit upheaval, pandemic shutdowns and supply chain chaos, automotive bosses had hoped for a smoother road ahead. It wasn’t to be. Vehicle output has fallen to near seven-decade lows, global trade tensions are rattling boardrooms, and the transition to electric vehicles is testing the readiness of both industry and consumers. The result is a…

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