Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has confirmed it will begin a phased restart of its manufacturing operations in the coming days, nearly a month after a significant cyber attack forced the company to halt production across the United Kingdom.
The luxury carmaker, owned by India’s Tata Motors, is taking gradual steps to bring its facilities back online while working with national cybersecurity agencies to ensure a secure recovery.
The incident began on the evening of August 31, 2025, when a cyber attack prompted JLR to suspend all work at its three main UK manufacturing plants in Solihull, Wolverhampton, and Halewood on September 1.
The shutdown had an immediate and severe impact, halting the production of its world-class vehicles and creating significant disruption throughout its extensive supply chain.
The stoppage affected over 30,000 direct JLR employees and an estimated 100,000 more working for hundreds of suppliers, many of whom depend heavily on JLR’s orders.
JLR Confirms Phased Restart
In a statement, JLR announced its plans for a cautious return to manufacturing. “As the controlled, phased restart of our operations continues, we are taking further steps towards our recovery and the return to manufacture of our world-class vehicles,” a company spokesperson said.
“Today we are informing colleagues, retailers and suppliers that some sections of our manufacturing operations will resume in the coming days”.
The restart is expected to begin with the engine plant in Wolverhampton on October 6, with other facilities gradually resuming their functions. However, industry insiders anticipate it could take several weeks before production lines are operating at full capacity again.
Throughout the shutdown, JLR has been collaborating with cybersecurity specialists, the UK government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and law enforcement to manage the crisis.
“We continue to work around the clock… to ensure our restart is done in a safe and secure manner,” the company stated. While JLR confirmed that “some data” was compromised in the attack, it is still conducting a forensic investigation to determine the full extent of the impact.
The prolonged production halt placed immense financial pressure on JLR’s supply chain, with many smaller firms facing the risk of insolvency.
In response, the UK government stepped in over the weekend, offering £1.5 billion in loan guarantees to JLR to help stabilize its cash flow and support its vulnerable suppliers.
As the foundational work of its recovery gets underway, JLR has thanked its employees, retailers, and partners for their patience and support during the disruption.
The company has assured it will continue to provide updates as it navigates the complex process of returning to full-scale manufacturing.
Follow us on Google News, LinkedIn, and X for daily cybersecurity updates. Contact us to feature your stories.
