What cars and vans are made in the UK?

Internationally recognised as a British sports car manufacturer, Aston Martin produces its entire range of cars in the UK. The company runs two manufacturing plants – one in St Athan, south Wales, specialising in building the DBX, and its primary facility in Gaydon, Warwickshire, where cars such as the Vantage and the new DB12 sports cars are manufactured.

All of Bentley's vehicles, including the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga SUV, are crafted at a remarkable facility in Crewe, Cheshire. Notably, the Bentayga SUV constitutes 44 percent of the overall production. In the previous year, Bentley manufactured a total of 12,859 cars at this UK-based location.

Despite a recent decline in Jaguar's sales, a significant portion of its vehicle production continues to take place in the UK. The well-received F-Pace, along with Range Rovers, is manufactured in Solihull. Additionally, the XE and XF saloons, along with the F-Type sports car, are produced at the Castle Bromwich facility.

In 2023, Land Rover contributed significantly to JLR's overall production of 238,422 units, making it the second-largest car producer in Britain when combined with Jaguar. Land Rover manufactures the Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Range Rover Velar at the Solihull facility. The smaller Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque are produced in Halewood, Merseyside. Notably, only the Defender and Discovery models are manufactured outside the UK, specifically in Slovakia.

While not as widely recognised as some other companies on this list, the London Electric Vehicle Company is notable for producing the electrified London black cab. Additionally, the company manufactures an electric van named the VN5, both produced at a facility near Coventry.

Despite Lotus expanding its car manufacturing operations abroad, with the new Eletre SUV and Emeya saloon being produced in China, the company remains committed to producing its sports cars in Britain. The Emira, for instance, is assembled in Hethel, Norfolk.

In recent years, McLaren has solidified its position as a formidable player in the supercar market, showcasing the diverse capabilities of the UK's automotive industry. All McLaren models, such as the 750S and Artura, are crafted at a cutting-edge facility in Woking, Surrey.

The production line at Mini's Cowley facility in Oxford remains active, yielding a substantial number of cars. In the previous year, the factory manufactured 184,996 vehicles, albeit experiencing a slight decline compared to the year before. Notably, the renowned Hatch was produced in 2023, and the production of the Clubman was phased out. The facility is now preparing to ramp up production for the upcoming new Cooper three-door hatchback.

Morgan, among the smallest compact car manufacturers in the UK, distinguishes itself with a unique level of craftsmanship and individuality often absent in mass-production settings. The company operates a facility in Malvern, Worcestershire, dedicated to crafting its line-up of sports cars.

Nissan holds the position of the largest car producer in the UK, manufacturing an impressive total of 324,893 new cars at its Sunderland plant in 2023. This production encompasses three models: the Qashqai and Juke crossovers, along with the electric Leaf hatchback. Notably, the Qashqai significantly contributes to the majority of this production figure.

Renowned for its opulent vehicles, Rolls-Royce maintains its leadership in personalisation and craftsmanship. All of its cars are meticulously crafted at a facility near Chichester, West Sussex. Additionally, Rolls-Royce embarked on the production of its inaugural electric car, the Spectre, last year.

Suzuki may not be widely recognised for manufacturing cars in the UK, but it indeed produces a vehicle, albeit a rebadged Toyota. Named the Swace, this hybrid estate car, built on the Corolla platform, is assembled at a factory located near Derby in Burnaston.

Stellantis encompasses a diverse array of brands, making it more convenient to discuss in a single section. The company manufactures vans for Citroen, Fiat, Peugeot, and Vauxhall at two facilities in the UK: one in Luton and another in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

Having already recognised Toyota, it's noteworthy that the company's 'proprietary' Corolla takes up the bulk of production at the Derbyshire factory. In 2023, the company manufactured a total of 122,193 models at this location, encompassing both hatchback and estate car layouts of the Corolla.