JLR shuts down global IT systems after cyber incident disrupts production JLR’s shutdown after a cyber incident spotlights the mounting vulnerabilities in automotive supply chains and the rising risk they pose. Emily Uwemedimo
Jaguar Land Rover appoints Tata Motors CFO PB Balaji as new CEO Balaji will become the first Indian CEO of Jaguar Land Rover, succeeding Adrian Mardell in November 2025.
Tata’s Agratas confirms location of UK gigafactory for anchor client JLR Agratas, Tata Group’s global battery business, will build Britain’s biggest battery manufacturing facility at the Gravity Smart Campus near Bridgwater, Somerset. Megan Kelly
What Tata’s new UK battery gigafactory means for the supply chain Tata’s announcement of a new battery plant in Somerset is a significant development for the future of UK automotive manufacturing. Automotive Logistics looks closer at what it means for the supply chain’s bottom lines. Daniel Harrison
Tata to build UK gigafactory with JLR as anchor client and strong benefits for supply chain Tata Group has confirmed it will build a £4bn ($5.2bn) battery cell gigafactory in Somerset in the UK, establishing a regional battery supply chain for JLR. Megan Kelly
Stellantis warns rules of origin threaten production and raise logistics costs Stellantis said it will be at a “major competitive disadvantage” against Asian imports if it is unable to rely on sufficient electric vehicle (EV) battery production in the UK and Europe. Megan Kelly
JLR to implement cloud ERP across UK manufacturing and logistics JLR stands to benefit from a cloud-based ERP system from SAP that promises to make its supply chain and logistics more transparent and agile. Marcus Williams
Ford looks at India as export production hub for EVs Ford has indicated it could salvage manufacturing in India by focusing on electric vehicles (EVs) for export markets. Marcus Williams
Electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle plant database Track factory locations for electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid and hybrid vehicles by manufacturer, model and location, in a comprehensive listing of the changing geography of electric vehicle manufacturing Automotive from Ultima Media
