Summary
A cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) stopped their factories from making cars for five weeks in September, cutting UK car production by over 27%. This event drastically reduced UK car output to its lowest September levels since 1952, causing significant financial and operational impacts. The attack affected 5,000 businesses with a total estimated economic cost of £1.9 billion.
Key Facts
- JLR factories did not produce any vehicles in September due to a cyber-attack that shut down their IT systems.
- UK car production dropped by 27% in September, with just over 51,000 vehicles made.
- This reduction marked the lowest car output for any September since 1952.
- The cyber-attack is estimated to be the most costly in UK history, with a £1.9 billion economic impact.
- JLR is the second-largest car producer in the UK, directly affecting the country's overall car production.
- Exports of UK vehicles also decreased by 24.5% in September.
- Recovery from the attack is expected to take until January 2026.
- JLR is resuming production gradually at its sites.
