{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"hearthis.at","provider_url":"https:\/\/hearthis.at","height":"150","width":"100%","title":"Britain&#039;s Car Industry Faces a New Future  - The Irish British Exchange 2026#41","description":"Britain&#039;s automotive industry is entering a decisive period. Electric vehicle sales are expanding, Chinese car manufacturers are gaining ground, and new pricing pressures are reshaping the market. Yet behind the recovery in vehicle registrations, British automotive production remains under considerable strain.\r\n\r\nIn this episode of The Irish British Exchange, Clara Murphy examines the UK automotive industry in 2026 and the economic forces changing its future.\r\n\r\nThe latest market figures reveal a striking contrast. UK new car registrations reached approximately 1.39 million between January and August 2026, while domestic vehicle manufacturing continued to decline. Battery electric vehicles accounted for 29.8% of August registrations, highlighting the accelerating transition towards electric mobility.\r\n\r\nThe programme explores the growing influence of Chinese automotive brands, including BYD, MG and Chery, alongside established manufacturers such as Nissan, Jaguar Land Rover, BMW and Toyota.\r\n\r\nIt also investigates electric vehicle prices, the expanding UK charging infrastructure and the changing economics of the used electric car market.\r\n\r\nAcross the Irish Sea, Ireland presents another perspective: rapid electric vehicle adoption, increasing demand for battery powered cars and a used vehicle import market transformed by Brexit.\r\n\r\nWhat does this transformation mean for British manufacturing, automotive investment, employment and European competition?\r\n\r\nJoin Clara Murphy for a business focused analysis of the opportunities, pressures and strategic decisions shaping the future of mobility across Britain and Ireland.\r\n\r\nThe Irish British Exchange\r\n\r\nThe Irish British Exchange is an audio and analysis format by infobrokerworld.com, dedicated to exploring the economic, media and social dynamics linking Ireland and the United Kingdom.\r\n\r\nHosted by Clara Murphy, the virtual Information Influencer for the UK &amp; Ireland, the series combines economic insight with the clarity of modern journalism.\r\nClara explains how data, innovation and media connect the two markets \u2014 and why, despite Brexit, digitalisation and transformation, Ireland and the UK remain deeply intertwined.\r\n\r\nKey topics include:\r\n\r\nEconomic trends and trade relations between Ireland and the UK\r\nMedia transformation, AI and communication futures\r\nStart-ups, tech ecosystems and creative industries\r\nSustainability, green finance and leadership\r\nSocial change and the evolving European context\r\n\r\nWith her clear, radio-ready voice and data-driven storytelling, Clara Murphy turns information into orientation \u2014 offering listeners perspective on how business and media shape life across the Irish Sea.\r\n\r\n\ud83c\udfa7 Listen to all episodes and explore more at:\r\n\ud83d\udc49\u00a0https:\/\/www.infobrokerworld.com\/ireland-uk\/the-irish-british-exchange\/","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/img.hearthis.at\/4\/7\/8\/_\/uploads\/2394199\/image_track\/14715067\/w1200_h628_q70_ptrue_v2_m1791549772----cropped_1791549767874.jpg?m=1791549772","thumbnail_width":1200,"thumbnail_height":628,"html":"<iframe scrolling=\"no\" id=\"hearthis_at_track_14715067_light\" style=\"border-radius: 10px;\" width=\"100%\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/hearthis.at\/embed\/14715067\/transparent\/?style=2&block_size=2&block_space=2&background=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency allow=\"autoplay; web-share; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>","author_name":"infobroker","author_url":"https:\/\/hearthis.at\/infobroker\/"}