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Mon, 07 Sep 2026 Why the 'Temu Range Rover' is such a threat to Jaguar Land Rover

Job cuts come as JLR faces falling sales and intense Chinese competition while trying to switch to electric vehicles.

* Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years due to declining sales and increased competition.
* JLR has faced challenges in China, where it saw a significant decline in sales, partly due to intense competition from domestic brands backed by the government.
* The company is also facing difficulties in the US market, with sales falling due to import tariffs and uncertainty over future tariff levels.
* Energy costs are another challenge for JLR, which uses large amounts of energy in its manufacturing process.
* Despite these challenges, JLR is investing heavily in electric vehicles, with a new generation of EVs set to be launched in the coming years.
* The company's relaunch as an all-electric brand has been met with controversy, including a polarizing advertising campaign that sparked debate about "wokeness".
* Suppliers are also being squeezed by JLR's push for cost savings, which is likely to lead to compulsory redundancies among employees.