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October 6, 2025
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Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffs

Aston Martin warns of losses amid US tariffs

OCT 6 - Aston Martin Lagonda has warned of further losses as it faces US tariffs, and also raised fears over supply chain pressures from Jaguar Land Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Aston Martin Lagonda has issued a second downgrade to its financial outlook, warning of increased losses exceeding £110 million due to US tariffs and supply chain disruptions, including those stemming from the Jaguar Land Rover cyber-attack.

  • The luxury carmaker’s shares tumbled by as much as 11% following the announcement, reflecting concerns over reduced wholesale volumes predicted to drop by a mid-high single-digit percentage.
  • The firm attributed its struggles to the global macroeconomic environment, particularly the ongoing impact of US tariffs and China’s ultra-luxury car taxes, affecting performance in North America and Asia.
  • Aston Martin is engaging with the US and UK governments for clarity on tariff quotas and hopes its Valhalla model will help improve profitability significantly by 2025-26.

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BYD Reports Sales Surge in UK and Kenya as Aston Martin Warns of Losses - October 2025

Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has seen its UK sales surge by 880% in September, establishing the UK as its largest market outside of China. BYD UK sold more cars in Q1 2025 than in all of 2024, with this growth occurring in a market that has not imposed tariffs on Chinese EVs. After the recent launch of the BYD SHARK 6 in Kenya, BYD Loxea Kenya is also reporting a surge in demand. In contrast, Aston Martin Lagonda has issued a second downgrade to its financial outlook. The company is warning of increased losses exceeding £110 million due to US tariffs and supply chain disruptions.

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