Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced an extension of its production halt until September 24, 2025, following a significant cybersecurity breach that disrupted its operations. The company, owned by Tata Motors, initially shut down its systems in early September to manage the situation. This closure affects JLR’s three UK factories, which typically manufacture around 1,000 vehicles daily, leaving many of its 33,000 employees at home. The production pause is set to continue as JLR conducts a forensic investigation into the cyber incident and plans a phased restart of its global operations. This disruption exacerbates existing challenges for the luxury carmaker, including reduced demand in China and Europe and delays in launching electric vehicle models. Earlier this year, JLR reported an 11% decline in quarterly sales and revised its profit margin target for fiscal 2026 downward, citing trade uncertainties. The extended shutdown raises concerns about its impact on the British supply chain, which supports 104,000 jobs. The Unite trade union has expressed fears of job losses and urged government intervention. JLR has acknowledged that some data has been compromised, though it remains unclear if this involves customers, suppliers, or internal systems. This breach is part of a broader trend of cyber attacks affecting companies globally.
How is JLR addressing the impact of a cyber attack on its UK factories?
