JLR Resumes Production After Cyberattack, Wolverhampton Plant Leads the Way
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is set to resume production in the coming days after a cyberattack led to an unprecedented production standstill since September 2, 2025. The Wolverhampton plant is expected to restart first, followed by Solihull and Halewood. Each day of downtime costs the company between 5 and 10 million pounds.
The UK government has stepped in to support JLR, providing a loan guarantee of 1.5 billion pounds (2 billion USD) by the end of September. The automaker is now preparing its employees to restart operations, with the Wolverhampton site leading the way.
The cyberattack has not only affected JLR's production but also put at risk more than 100,000 jobs at its suppliers. Total losses from the downtime are estimated to reach 2.2 billion pounds (2.9 billion USD) in lost sales and 150 million pounds (202 million USD) in lost profits. It may take several weeks for all three factories to run at normal speed once production resumes.
JLR's return to full operation is crucial not just for the company but also for the many jobs dependent on its supply chain. The Wolverhampton plant's restart is imminent, with Solihull and Halewood following suit. The government's loan guarantee provides some financial relief as the company works to mitigate the significant losses incurred during the production standstill.
