Jaguar Land Rover has begun a phased restart of production after a major cyber-attack shut down its global operations.
The hack, which struck on 31 August, forced factory closures and cut sales by 17% last quarter.
Production resumes this week at sites in the West Midlands, including Wolverhampton, Hams Hall, Solihull, and Castle Bromwich.
Plants in Nitra, Slovakia, will follow soon, with Halewood updates expected shortly.
Chief executive Adrian Mardell called the restart “an important moment,” adding, “Our recovery is firmly under way.”
JLR also launched a financing scheme to pay suppliers early, easing cashflow for small firms hit by the shutdown.
Retail sales plunged most sharply in the UK, down 32%, with declines across Europe, China, and North America.
Business secretary Peter Kyle said the restart was “very welcome news,” promising continued government support for the supply chain.
