Jaguar Land Rover Factory Reopening Delayed After Cyber Attack

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced a further delay to the reopening of its production lines following a sophisticated cyber attack.

The pause in manufacturing has been extended until Wednesday, 1 October 2025, to allow the investigation to progress and to ensure a secure return to operations.

Overview of Cyber Attack

Earlier this week, JLR informed colleagues, suppliers, and partners that its three major UK manufacturing sites would remain idle for an additional week.

The decision aims to provide clarity for all stakeholders as the company works to build a detailed timeline for a phased restart.

During this extended pause, JLR’s teams will focus on completing forensic analysis, restoring affected systems, and bolstering their cyber defenses to guard against any potential resurgent threats.

The company emphasized the need to avoid another abrupt shutdown and stressed that a cautious approach will help prevent further disruptions.

“We have made this decision ...