Thu, 09 Oct 2025

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 Solihull staff return to Range Rover production line after JLR cyber-attack

Workers return to West Midlands and Merseyside factories in a "significant moment" for the company.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has resumed production at its Solihull site, with around 6,500 employees returning to work after a major cyber-attack. The company also restarted operations at its Wolverhampton engine plant on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in its recovery. All manufacturing sites are expected to be back up and running by the end of next week. JLR's global manufacturing director Luis Vara said there was a "strong sense of unity and momentum" as staff returned to work, with operations now back to normal. Production lines at Castle Bromwich and Halewood have also resumed, and the remaining production lines in Solihull are set to come back online next Monday. Overseas factories will follow suit later in the week. JLR's sales took a hit after the cyber-attack, falling by 17.1% between July and September compared to the same period last year. However, the company is now working to get production back on track ahead of the release of new number plates, which are expected to boost demand. The company has also announced a programme to support its direct suppliers, who have been affected by the cyber-attack and subsequent production freeze. JLR will be fast-tracking payments and covering financing costs for those suppliers using the scheme during the restart phase.
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