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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed that its vehicle production has been severely disrupted following a major cyber-attack, impacting operations at its two main UK plants in Halewood and Solihull.
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said it took immediate action to minimize damage by shutting down IT systems. While no evidence suggests that customer data has been stolen, JLR’s retail and production activities remain badly affected.
The attack began on Sunday, coinciding with the launch of new registration plates on September 1—a crucial sales period for the UK auto industry. Many staff members were sent home as systems went offline.
Although JLR’s official statement referred to a “cyber incident,” a separate filing by Tata Motors to the Bombay Stock Exchange acknowledged an “IT security incidence” with global implications.
This incident follows a series of crippling ransomware and extortion attacks against UK retailers such as the Co-op and Marks & Spencer, highlighting the escalating threat landscape.
In 2023, JLR signed a five-year, £800 million deal with Tata Consultancy Services to accelerate its digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity. This latest breach will likely intensify scrutiny of the company’s security posture.
JLR has stated:
“We took immediate action to mitigate its impact by proactively shutting down our systems. We are now working at pace to restart our global applications in a controlled manner.”
For the automotive giant, this marks another blow after recently reporting profit slumps linked to rising costs from US tariffs.
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