On the Dash:
- Jaguar Land Rover confirmed a cyberattack has compromised some data and disrupted production across multiple facilities.
- Factory closures affect plants in the UK, Slovakia, China, and India, halting vehicle assembly and delaying new registrations.
- The breach compounds challenges from U.S. tariffs and Jaguar’s paused production ahead of its EV relaunch.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has shut down production at its UK and overseas factories after a cyberattack targeted its IT systems, disrupting operations and halting vehicle assembly. Plants affected include Halewood, Solihull, Wolverhampton, as well as sites in Slovakia, China, and India. Staff were instructed to remain at home while the company works to restore systems.
The attack, which began August 31, prompted JLR to shut down its IT networks to prevent further damage. Meanwhile, the automaker is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to safely restart operations.
Factories that were initially expected to reopen by September 9 now remain closed until at least September 10. Under normal conditions, JLR produces about 1,000 vehicles per day. Suppliers and dealerships have also faced disruptions, although temporary measures have been implemented to limit delays in parts and vehicle deliveries.
JLR said that some data was compromised, but has not clarified whether customer information was affected. The company is notifying regulators as required under UK law and plans to inform impacted individuals once the investigation concludes. Hackers claiming responsibility reportedly attempted to extort the automaker, posting screenshots online suggesting access to sensitive information.
The cyberattack adds pressure on JLR, which is already navigating higher U.S. tariffs and paused Jaguar production ahead of a fully electric vehicle lineup. The breach follows similar cyber incidents affecting other UK businesses, highlighting ongoing digital threats to the country’s corporate sector. JLR said it will continue updating stakeholders as it works to resume full production and sales operations.
