UK plants remain shut
Jaguar Land Rover will keep its British factories closed until at least Wednesday. The company is still facing disruption after a cyber attack that hit more than a week ago.
Production is halted at Halewood, Solihull and Wolverhampton. Sites in Slovakia, China and India are also offline. Workers from the production lines have been told to stay at home.
On 31 August the company switched off its IT systems to prevent further harm. That action created serious disruption.
Push to restart operations
Jaguar Land Rover says teams are working around the clock to restore systems safely. Cybersecurity experts and police are supporting the effort.
Last Thursday the firm extended its stay-at-home order for staff until at least Tuesday while recovery continued.
The automaker, owned by Tata Motors of India, has not addressed reports that the disruption could last several weeks.
Supply chain impact grows
Jaguar Land Rover typically produces about 1,000 vehicles daily. The shutdown has put major pressure on suppliers. Some have already asked their employees not to work.
Dealers and garages also faced problems. Dealers could not register new cars, and workshops could not order parts. Temporary fixes are now easing some of the pressure.
The attack came at a key moment. Early September marked the release of new licence plates, usually a busy time for deliveries.
Concern from suppliers
Shaun Adams, who runs the parts supplier Qualplast, warned that a lengthy stoppage would be damaging. He said if the shutdown lasts weeks, his firm will need to review its future.
Hacker group behind the breach
A young hacker group has claimed responsibility for the attack. They were previously linked to strikes on other British companies, including a major retailer.
They bragged about the breach on Telegram within days. Experts believe the hackers accessed sensitive information.
Investigators suspect they attempted to extort money. Jaguar Land Rover said it is aware of the claims and continues to investigate.
