Production halted in multiple countries
Jaguar Land Rover will keep its UK factories closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still reeling from a cyber attack that struck more than a week ago.
The sites in Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton remain closed, alongside facilities in Slovakia, China and India. Production workers have been instructed to stay home.
On 31 August the company disabled its IT systems to prevent further damage. The move led to severe disruption across operations.
Efforts to restore IT systems
Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to restart systems safely. Cybersecurity experts and police are supporting the process.
Last Thursday staff were told to remain at home until at least Tuesday while recovery continued.
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, has not addressed reports that the disruption could last for several weeks.
Pressure on the supply chain
Jaguar Land Rover usually produces about 1,000 cars per day. The shutdown is placing heavy strain on suppliers. Some are understood to have already told staff to stay away.
The cyber attack also disrupted dealerships and workshops. Dealers initially could not register new vehicles, and garages could not order parts. Temporary solutions have since eased the pressure.
The breach came at a difficult moment. New licence plates were introduced at the start of September, a key time for customer deliveries.
Growing unease among suppliers
Shaun Adams, who runs the parts supplier Qualplast, voiced alarm over the prolonged stoppage. He warned that if it lasts weeks, the company would need to rethink its plans.
Hackers claim responsibility
A group of young hackers has taken credit for the attack. They have previously targeted other UK firms, including a major retailer.
The group boasted about the breach on Telegram within days. Experts believe the hackers accessed sensitive company data.
Investigators suspect the motive was extortion. Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it is aware of the claims and continues its investigation.
