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Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Shutdown Following Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover announced that its production lines will remain offline until at least October 1, 2025, after suffering a cyberattack in late August

September 24, 2025

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Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Shutdown Following Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the United Kingdom’s largest car manufacturer, announced that its production lines will remain offline until at least October 1, 2025, after suffering a cyberattack in late August. The disruption began on August 31, when JLR was forced to send workers home from factories in central and northwest England.

Although the company has disclosed few details about the nature of the incident, the decision to extend the shutdown suggests significant challenges in restoring systems and ensuring operational security. The attack comes at a time when manufacturing industries worldwide have become increasingly vulnerable to cyber threats due to their reliance on tightly integrated digital supply chains.

Scale of the Disruption

JLR is owned by India’s Tata Motors and employs more than 30,000 people in the UK, with tens of thousands of additional jobs supported by its supply chain. The suspension of operations has therefore created ripple effects across the broader automotive sector, impacting suppliers, contractors, and associated industries.

Industry analysts have noted that the timing is particularly challenging, as September typically coincides with new registration plate launches in the UK — a critical sales period for automakers.

JLR’s Response and Recovery Efforts

In a recent statement, JLR said it had extended the production pause “to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.”

The automaker emphasized that it is working closely with law enforcement and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to ensure that production restarts safely and securely. Disconnecting systems, a standard containment measure often seen in ransomware cases, indicates that the company is prioritizing data integrity and minimizing further risk while investigations continue.

Government Engagement and Support

Recognizing the wider economic impact of the disruption, the UK government has stepped in. Business Secretary Peter Kyle and Industry Minister Chris McDonald are scheduled to visit JLR facilities to discuss the situation directly with company officials and affected suppliers.

McDonald highlighted the strain on the wider supply chain, noting:

“We are acutely aware of the difficulties the stoppage is causing for those suppliers and their staff, many of whom are already taking a financial hit through no fault of their own — and we will do everything we can to reassure them that the government is on their side.”

Broader Lessons for Industry

While JLR has not confirmed whether ransomware or another form of cyber intrusion caused the outage, the incident underscores the fragility of digitally integrated operations. Manufacturing firms are particularly exposed, as downtime directly translates into lost productivity and significant financial impact.

The case reinforces the need for:

  • Stronger cyber hygiene practices across global supply chains.

  • Resilience planning, including redundancy systems and offline capabilities.

  • Government-industry collaboration to mitigate cascading effects of cyber incidents.

As investigations progress, JLR and its partners will need to balance the urgency of resuming production with the priority of ensuring systems are fully secured against further compromise.