Following the cyber incident affecting the UK’s largest automotive employer, the focus is now on restarting full production in a safe and secure manner – while safeguarding the wider supply chain which has been severely impacted. Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive said, "We know JLR is working around the clock to return to full operations as quickly as … [Read more...]
JLR workers and suppliers get BEN help
As JLR prepares a slow, gradual return to production after the six-week shutdown following a cyber attack on its systems in August, thousands of supply chain staff and families facing weeks without pay are urged to contact Ben’s bespoke helpline to access support. The Motor and Allied Trades Benevolent Fund is offering bespoke support to the thousands of … [Read more...]
Newslines 22 September
The first BMW Group car plant to rely entirely on electricity from renewable energy is moving towards production next month. Series production of the new BMW iX3 will get underway in late October in Debrecen, Hungary, which is the newest and most innovative manufacturing facility in the company’s global production network. The cyber-attack on JLR business … [Read more...]
JLR worst for reliability
British brands Jaguar and Land Rover are the worst cars you can buy for reliability and high average servicing costs, according to Warranty Solutions Group which provides after-care maintenance insurance. Claims details from over 10,000 owners covering 22 brands put the JLR models at the bottom with issues over electric windows, pollution filters and also … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: JLR hit in cyber-strike
Jaguar Land Rover has been severely disrupted by a cyber-strike. The Liverpool Echo reports the car maker owned by India's Tata Motors took immediate action to lessen the effect of the hack and is working quickly to restart operations, including telling workers not to come in on Monday. There was no evidence any customer data had been stolen, it said. … [Read more...]
Welsh plant secures new JLR parts contract
Support from Welsh Government will safeguard more than 60 jobs at a Torfaen car parts manufacturer, helping it secure valuable new business with Jaguar Land Rover. ZF Automotive UK Ltd, which supplies parts to car brands worldwide, will receive £432,000 in funding from the Welsh Government’s Economy Futures Fund. This will allow Pontypool-based business, … [Read more...]
Sinclair Group expand reach of JLR in South Wales
Sinclair Group, Wales’ largest motor retailer, is further expanding and strengthening its association with Jaguar Land Rover with the acquisition of two more sites. The Group has extended its reach across all of South Wales after completing the purchase of the Stratstone Jaguar Land Rover businesses in Cardiff and Newport from Lithia UK. The deal increases … [Read more...]
Newslines 28 April
JLR has released new pictures of the first electric version of the Range Rover cold-weather testing in the Arctic Circle, ahead of its market launch expected later in 2025. A second successive season of winter testing has seen the prototype vehicles covering up to 45,000 miles of accumulated testing across frozen lakes and land tracks in sub-zero … [Read more...]
Tradelines 13 November
Isuzu UK is again the Headline Sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders Awards 2025 for the fourth year. The Master Builder Awards shine a spotlight on the UK’s most talented tradespeople and construction projects across all scales and budgets—from house extensions and small renovations to commercial builds and brand-new homes and the winning business … [Read more...]
Dealerships in chaos after commission ruling
Car and van buyers have been blocked from collecting new models this week for 1 November as UK finance firms hold back monies due to dealers. It follows a Court of Appeal decision last week which outlawed undisclosed commission payments. Dealers were unable to allow collections or deliver cars as finance companies paused paying out on business already … [Read more...]
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