Jaguar Land Rover has told staff to stay home until Tuesday while it manages the fallout from a cyber attack.
The breach forced the automaker to switch off key IT systems over the weekend. That step disrupted car sales and production.
Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain shut. Managers warn closures could continue as the situation is reviewed.
production and sales disrupted
Car sales have been heavily affected, though some transactions still went through, according to people close to the matter.
Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday to contain possible damage.
The company is restoring them carefully. Experts describe the process as highly complex. Work-arounds support some activity while core systems remain down.
The attack struck at a critical time. September is usually busy as customers collect vehicles with new registration plates.
supply chain and garages struggle
The disruption has rippled through the supply network. Parts suppliers cut operations and criticised Jaguar Land Rover for weak communication.
Garages also face challenges. Drivers risk delays when ordering replacement parts for Jaguars and Land Rovers.
James Wallis of Nyewood Express in West Sussex said he cannot access the parts database.
“That system covers every model,” he explained. “Without it, I cannot order or repair.”
He added: “If the source is down, work stops. Cars stay idle. Customers wait.”
hackers step forward
On Wednesday, a hacker group claimed responsibility. The same collective targeted Marks and Spencer earlier this year.
The group, believed to be teenagers, calls itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” They said they infiltrated Jaguar Land Rover’s systems.
They shared two images online. One showed charging issue guidance. The other contained internal logs.
A cybersecurity expert said the screenshots suggested access to restricted data.
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it is investigating. So far, no evidence shows that customer data has been stolen.
cybersecurity deal under scrutiny
In 2023 Jaguar Land Rover signed a five-year £800m deal with Tata Consultancy Services. The agreement promised stronger cybersecurity and digital transformation.
The shutdown now raises questions about that strategy. It also follows falling profits linked to rising costs from US tariffs.
