Jaguar Land Rover has told factory workers to stay home until Tuesday as it deals with the impact of a cyber attack.
The weekend breach forced the company to shut down key IT systems. That step disrupted both production and car sales.
Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers warn the shutdown could last longer while the situation is assessed.
production and sales hit hard
Car sales have been heavily affected, though some deals still went through, according to sources close to the matter.
Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, turned off systems on Sunday to limit potential damage.
The company is restoring them gradually. Experts describe the process as highly complex. Temporary fixes support some operations while core systems remain offline.
The timing adds extra pressure. September usually sees high demand as customers collect vehicles with new registration plates.
suppliers and garages struggle
The disruption has spread to suppliers. Many cut output and criticised Jaguar Land Rover for poor communication.
Independent garages also face difficulties. Owners of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles risk delays when ordering replacement parts.
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 vehicles.”
He added: “If the source is offline, repairs stop. Cars remain idle. Customers wait.”
hackers claim responsibility
On Wednesday, a hacker group claimed it carried out the attack. The same collective targeted Marks and Spencer earlier this year.
The group, believed to be teenagers, calls itself “Scattered Lapsus$ Hunters.” Members said they infiltrated Jaguar Land Rover’s systems.
They posted two images online. One showed guidance for charging issues. The other contained internal logs.
A cybersecurity expert said the screenshots suggested access to sensitive information.
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it is investigating. So far, no evidence shows that customer data has been stolen.
digital security plan under scrutiny
In 2023 Jaguar Land Rover signed a five-year £800m contract with Tata Consultancy Services. The deal focused on improving cybersecurity and digital systems.
The shutdown raises questions about that strategy. It comes after profit losses linked to rising costs from US tariffs.
