Jaguar Land Rover has told workers to stay home until Tuesday while it deals with the fallout of a cyber attack.
The weekend breach forced the automaker to switch off critical IT systems. That action disrupted both production and car sales.
Factories in Halewood, Solihull, and Wolverhampton remain closed. Managers say the suspension could last longer as reviews continue.
sales and operations under pressure
Car sales have faced major disruption, though some transactions still went through, according to people close to the situation.
Jaguar Land Rover, owned by India’s Tata Motors, shut down systems on Sunday to contain possible damage.
The company is restoring them carefully. Experts describe the process as highly complex. Temporary measures keep limited operations running.
The timing worsens the impact. September often brings strong demand as customers collect vehicles with new registration plates.
supply chain and garages hit
The disruption has rippled across suppliers. Many reduced activity and criticised Jaguar Land Rover for poor communication.
Garages also report difficulties. Jaguar and Land Rover drivers risk long delays when replacement parts are needed.
James Wallis of Nyewood Express in West Sussex said he cannot access the key database for parts.
“That system covers every model,” he explained. “Without it, I cannot order or repair vehicles.”
He added: “If the source is cut off, the work stops. Cars stay idle. Customers wait.”
teenage hackers step forward
On Wednesday, a hacker group claimed responsibility. The same collective attacked 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 network.
They published two images online. One showed guidance for charging issues. The other contained internal logs.
A cybersecurity expert said the screenshots indicated access to restricted material.
Jaguar Land Rover confirmed it is investigating. So far, no evidence shows that customer data has been stolen.
questions over digital deal
In 2023 Jaguar Land Rover signed a five-year £800m contract with Tata Consultancy Services. The deal aimed to strengthen cybersecurity and digital transformation.
The latest shutdown casts doubt on that strategy. It also follows profit losses linked to rising costs from US tariffs.
