Cyber attack chaos continues: Jaguar Land Rover production pause extended for the second time as UK government steps in to support carmaker and its suppliers during IT crisis

From European airports and Asian defence forces to US retailers and Australian telcos cyber attacks continue to wreak commercial and personal havoc around the globe.

And JLR is the latest automotive giant to suffer at the hands of malicious tech criminals.

Late last month a cyber attack forced the Tata-owned, British carmaker to shut down its IT networks, with UK factories in Solihull (Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, Range Rover Velar and Jaguar F-Pace), Halewood (Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport) and Wolverhampton (engines/motors) immediately idled.

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Initially, a relatively rapid fix was expected but an initial production pause was soon extended.

Only last week JLR issued a statement which said, "Today (16/07) we have informed colleagues, suppliers and partners that we have extended the current pause in our production until Wednesday 24th September 2025.

“We have taken this decision as our forensic investigation of the cyber incident continues, and as we consider the different stages of the controlled restart of our global operations, which will take time.

"We are very sorry for the continued disruption this incident is causing, and we will continue to update as the investigation progresses,” it said.

Jaguar F-Pace

But now, the company has confirmed operations won’t resume until October 1 at the earliest, saying “We have made this decision to give clarity for the coming week as we build the timeline for the phased restart of our operations and continue our investigation.

“Our teams continue to work around the clock alongside cybersecurity specialists, the NCSC and law enforcement to ensure we restart in a safe and secure manner.

“Our focus remains on supporting our customers, suppliers, colleagues, and our retailers, who remain open. We fully recognise this is a difficult time for all connected with JLR and we thank everyone for their continued support and patience,” the latest statement said.

Range Rover Evoque

The lengthening crisis has raised concerns that smaller suppliers to JLR, without the deep pockets of larger supply companies may fold under the extended pressure.

Insiders have been quoted as estimating a November 1 restart as more realistic and if either the British government or JLR fails to step in, multiple breaks in the supply chain could throw delicately orchestrated procurement, delivery and manufacturing processes into chaos.

There are also fears that knock on effects for mechanical repairers short of spare parts and body shops unable to rectify panel and other damage will kick in soon.

Range Rover Velar

But overnight bbc.com has reported the British Government is looking at ways to financially support companies in JLR’s supply chain.

It said, “The Business and Trade Select Committee is due to meet on Thursday afternoon to hear testimonies from businesses in JLR's supply chain because of deep concern for some of these businesses to remain viable.”

CarsGuide contacted JLR Australia for comment on potential local impacts and was referred to the company’s global statements detailed above.