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
JLR begins phased restart after six-week cyber siege British luxury carmaker initiates controlled manufacturing resumption following devastating cyberattack, whilst government underwrites £1.5 billion ($2 billion) loan to stabilise supply chain. Economist warns crisis reveals industry vulnerability. Ilkhan Ozsevim
AMS/ABB Automotive Manufacturing Outlook Survey 2025 Whether you’re navigating supply chain disruption, rising costs, tariffs, and labour shortages—or seeing growth through electrification, sustainability, and automation – we want your expert opinion.
Schiebe replaces Burzer in lead production and supply chain role at Mercedes Leadership shifts at Mercedes-Benz as Schiebe takes production role, Burzer moves to CTO, and Schäfer retires after three decades Marcus Williams
JLR cyberattack could drag on 'until November' as shutdown costs mount Jaguar Land Rover now expects its UK factories to stay offline until late September following a cyberattack that paralysed IT systems at the start of the month. The disruption is costing £50m a week and threatening to push some suppliers into bankruptcy. Ilkhan Ozsevim
JLR shuts IT systems, halts UK plant production after cyberattack Production at Solihull and Halewood have been suspended. JLR said it had taken “immediate action to mitigate” the impact and that it continues to investigate the source and scope of the incident. Anushka Dixit
Modular manufacturing moves automotive production into the future Automotive manufacturers embrace modular platforms to achieve unprecedented flexibility whilst maintaining efficiency gains, transforming traditional production paradigms for electric and conventional vehicles. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Small EVs offer big production and industrial advantages A new report argues that smaller, more affordable electric vehicles are central to reducing supply risks, improving competitiveness and restoring growth in global automotive markets. Ilkhan Ozsevim
