JLR cuts hundreds of jobs amid a major transformation as cyberattacks, supply disruptions and a slow EV shift strain revenues; the automaker remains UK’s flagship in a geopolitically shifting auto industry.
Jaguar Land Rover is preparing to announce a voluntary redundancy programme aimed at saving about £1.7bn over two years, with reports that up to 4,000 UK and global roles may be cut. The company says the move will simplify the organisation and boost resilience, amid a tougher global market and after last year’s cyberattack that disrupted production.
Automakers have announced strategic shifts as Chinese brands and US trade rules upend the sector. Volkswagen has proposed deep job cuts to cut costs, Jaguar Land Rover is adding hybrids and prioritising the US, and the Commerce Department has denied Polestar permission to sell new connected models in the US from 2027, pushing the brand to refocus on Europe.
A series of cyber intrusions has disrupted firms, with Jaguar Land Rover’s 2025 hack cited as a catalyst. Investigations point to Russian-linked actors, while other breaches continue to unfold.
Jaguar Land Rover plans to cut fewer than 300 UK jobs as it continues its recovery from a cyber attack that halted production last year and amid tariff pressures. The company says affected staff may be redeployed or offered voluntary exit, with locations and roles undisclosed.
Jaguar Land Rover’s revenues have fallen by 9.6% to £6 billion for the quarter to June 30, as production disruptions and a pivot from petrol/diesel to electric models weigh on sales. The group is pushing four new electric models while navigating a fire-related disruption and a wind-down of several Jaguar variants.