Jaguar Land Rover Extends Production Shutdown After Major Cyberattack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) remains unable to resume production at any of its global factories following a major cyberattack that began on September 1, 2025, severely disrupting its computer systems and halting manufacturing at sites including Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton. The company has extended its production pause to at least September 24 as forensic investigations continue, with some reports suggesting production may not restart until November, although JLR denies having given an official timeline. The cyberattack, which exploited a vulnerability in JLR’s SAP Netweaver software, has compromised "some data," leading the company to notify regulators and launch an ongoing investigation into potential data breaches, though it remains unclear if customer information was stolen. The shutdown is costing JLR over $6 million per day, critically impacting suppliers and dealers who face severe financial strain, with some suppliers at risk of bankruptcy due to halted orders and cash flow issues. Industry experts warn that prolonged disruption could worsen the crisis, making recovery more difficult and potentially affecting other luxury car brands that share suppliers with JLR. Police and cybersecurity specialists are collaborating with JLR to safely rebuild its IT infrastructure and control the restart of operations.