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JLR Pauses Range Rover Production at Solihull After Supplier Fire

The short shutdown linked to parts from Norway tests a supply chain still healing from last year’s cyberattack.

Overview

  • Jaguar Land Rover has temporarily stopped certain lines at its Solihull plant for up to two weeks, a window that includes a five‑day Easter shutdown.
  • A reported fire at a Norwegian supplier disrupted parts shipments, and JLR says it is working with the company to restore supplies as fast as possible.
  • The halt covers high‑margin SUVs, including Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, and the company says it does not expect a material hit to overall operations or finances.
  • Some suppliers told reporters the pause was unexpected and could strain smaller firms still recovering from the cyber incident that hit JLR last year.
  • Coverage in India notes buyers could face longer waits for Solihull‑built models if shipments slip, which would tighten dealer stock and reduce choice in the near term.