JLR Hasn’t Manufactured Any Vehicles Since August, and No One Is Certain When It Will Resume | Carscoops

      Jaguar Land Rover will cease vehicle production until October 1, although this pause could potentially be prolonged into November, according to reports.

      The Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) facilities have been inactive for weeks following a cyberattack that halted all production.

      The automaker is incurring losses estimated between $6.8 million and $13.6 million each day during this shutdown.

      Suppliers are warning that this halt could lead to bankruptcies and disrupt the supply chain.

      Jaguar Land Rover is experiencing one of its most challenging periods recently, finding itself in a crisis that shows no signs of resolution. It has been over three weeks since a teenage hacking group launched an attack on the British automaker, which severely affected internal systems and stopped production completely. The company has now announced that the shutdown has been extended yet again, now set to last at least until October 1.

      Normally, Jaguar Land Rover produces over 1,000 vehicles daily, but the Solihull, Halewood, and Wolverhampton plants in the UK have been idle since the cyberattack on August 31. The extended outage has raised alarms about the potential collapse of small and medium-sized suppliers if production does not restart soon.

      Factories On Hold

      In a statement regarding the ongoing shutdown, JLR emphasized its commitment to supporting customers, suppliers, colleagues, and retailers that remain operational. The company acknowledged the challenging situation for everyone associated with JLR and expressed gratitude for the continued support and patience from all involved.

      This may not be the final extension of the production pause. Anonymous sources have informed the BBC that the disruption might extend into November, though Jaguar Land Rover has dismissed this as "speculation."

      Assessing the Impact

      The production halt is reportedly costing the manufacturer between £5 million (approximately $6.8 million) and £10 million (around $13.6 million) daily. Conditions have deteriorated to the point that dealerships are relying on manual paperwork to process registrations.

      Several suppliers have informed the BBC that they do not possess the financial strength to endure an extended shutdown. This concern led former Aston Martin CEO Andy Palmer to predict that some suppliers may go out of business, a view shared by others in the industry.

      Supply Chain in Distress

      Local union representative Jason Richards noted, “We’re already seeing employers discussing possible layoffs. People have bills to pay, including rent and mortgages, and without income, they’re in a tough spot. We must maintain a supply chain for Jaguar Land Rover. It’s crucial because if they resume operations expecting the supply chain to be ready immediately, it won’t be.”