On September 2, Jaguar Land Rover fell victim to a cyberattack, prompting an extension of its production suspension until September 24. This led to the temporary lay - off of 33,000 employees. At the time of the attack, the company promptly shut down its systems, bringing production to a grinding halt. Currently, it is conducting a thorough investigation into the incident and requires additional time to resume normal global operations. The UK's Secretary of State for Business and Trade held a meeting with Land Rover's management team, and cybersecurity experts from the relevant department offered their expertise and support.

There have been whispers in the industry suggesting that the work and production suspension might drag on until November. However, Jaguar Land Rover has clarified that this is not the company's official position. In its most recent statement, the company revealed that the IT team at its headquarters is collaborating with third - party experts to gradually reboot global systems. They are meticulously assessing and investigating risks at every stage of the process. Moreover, the company emphasized that, as of now, deliveries to the Chinese market remain unaffected.