Tata-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has further extended its production shutdown – caused by a cyber-attack – into October.
Output at JLR manufacturing plants in Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton (engines) has been halted as result of the company’s response to the cyber-attack at the end of August.
The company has now said that factories will be shut until at least 1 October, which will mean the whole of September has seen zero manufacturing output of vehicles or engines.
In a statement, JLR said: “Today we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in production until Wednesday 1 October 2025, following the cyber incident. We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.
“Our teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure we restart in a safe and secure manner.
“Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers, who remain open. We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience.”
The BBC has reported that sources have told the BBC that the disruption could last into November.
JLR has also halted manufacturing and assembly at facilities overseas including a plant in Slovakia.
A UK government minister – business secretary Peter Kyle – will visit JLR today for an update and also hear from major JLR suppliers impacted by the crisis.
A UK government unit – the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – is working with JLR to provide support in relation to the incident.
