Luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) announced on Tuesday that it will not resume vehicle manufacturing until at least September 24, 2025, as the company continues to recover from a cyberattack earlier this month. This marks the third consecutive week of halted production for the automaker, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors.
In a statement, JLR confirmed that the extension was necessary due to the “controlled restart of our global operations, which will take time.” The company has communicated the decision to its employees, suppliers, and partners. Laura Savvas, a spokesperson for Jaguar Land Rover, declined to provide further details when contacted by TechCrunch.
Massive Financial Impact
The production halt is already costing the company heavily. According to the BBC, Jaguar Land Rover is losing an estimated £50 million (about $68 million) per week in lost vehicle output, as its factories normally produce around 1,000 cars daily. However, The Telegraph reported even higher estimates, suggesting the company may be losing £72 million (nearly $100 million) each week.
Such financial losses are significant for JLR, especially as it continues its strategic shift toward electric vehicles (EVs) and navigates challenging global market conditions. Prolonged downtime could not only impact short-term profits but also delay future launches and expansion plans.
Concerns for Suppliers
While Jaguar Land Rover grapples with its internal recovery, the cyberattack has had a ripple effect across its supply chain. Suppliers providing critical parts and services to the company have expressed growing concern over their ability to withstand such a lengthy shutdown. According to BBC reports, some fear that extended disruptions could push smaller suppliers toward bankruptcy.
The UK automotive sector relies heavily on interconnected supply chains, and the impact of halted production at Jaguar Land Rover, one of the country’s largest car manufacturers, could spread well beyond its own operations.
Controlled Restart Underway
Jaguar Land Rover has stressed that restarting operations safely is its top priority. The company is gradually restoring IT and manufacturing systems in stages to ensure stability and prevent further damage. Cybersecurity experts and government agencies are also assisting the company as forensic investigations continue.
A Broader Wake-Up Call
This incident underscores the growing threat cyberattacks pose to global manufacturers. With carmakers increasingly dependent on digital infrastructure for production, logistics, and supply chain management, a single breach can lead to massive operational and financial disruption.
For Jaguar Land Rover, the coming weeks will be critical. The company’s ability to restore normal production, safeguard its supply chain, and reassure investors will determine how quickly it can recover from one of the most significant cyber incidents in its history.
