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UK Car Production Halves Amid Rising Chinese Imports

4/12/2026

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  • UK car production has halved over the past decade, raising concerns about competitiveness.
  • Shadow business secretary Andrew Griffith criticised government regulations that limit consumer choice.
  • Reform's Robert Jenrick called for tariffs against unfair Chinese competition.
  • The Agratas electric vehicle battery facility, backed by Tata Group, is set to become the UK's largest gigafactory.
  • Chinese imports now account for 15% of new UK cars, up from 1.3% five years ago.