JLR Cyberattack: UK's costliest ($2.5bn) breach further exposes production fragility Independent analysts say the attack on Jaguar Land Rover has caused unprecedented damage to Britain's automotive sector, with recovery not expected until early 2026 as supply chain impacts deepen across 5,000 tier suppliers and companies. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Nexperia standoff imperils global auto production within weeks A trade dispute between the US and China has left automakers scrambling. The Dutch government's seizure of chipmaker Nexperia and Beijing's swift retaliation have severed supplies of essential semiconductors, threatening production halts across Europe and North America. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Analysis: Carmakers face flux with flexible production as labour crisis deepens Fourth annual survey reveals workforce challenges remain paramount whilst production flexibility emerges as new complexity. Early data suggests fundamental shift in how manufacturers approach capacity and agility in uncertain times. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Novelis hot mill fire risks $1bn hit to Ford F-150 output, exposing heavy reliance on aluminium body-in-white A fire at Novelis’ aluminium rolling and recycling plant in New York is set to disrupt Ford’s supply of aluminium for its F-150, with analysts warning the production impact could cost the carmaker as much as $1 billion. James McLoughlin Ilkhan Ozsevim
