On June 25, the Government of Tamil Nadu announced on its social media handles that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), a subsidiary of Tata Motors, will set up a new automotive manufacturing facility in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. The plant is scheduled to begin completely knocked down (CKD) operations in early 2026.
In the first pha

On June 24, multiple sources reported that a massive fire had broken out at the JLR's Castle Bromwich plant in the Castle Vale area of Birmingham, UK. The incident occurred on June 24, 2025. The fire prompted an emergency response involving 50 firefighters and eight fire engines, and it took over an hour to bring the

On June 12, JLR hired 50 new supply chain experts to strengthen its EV supply chains and ensure ethical sourcing, as the company transitions to fully electric models across all brands by 2030.
These new roles will help track parts and critical materials, such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, manganese, graphite, and rare

On June 1, Altilium announced that it will present its collaborative work with Jaguar Land Rover under the APC-funded ARMD3 programme at the Battery Show Europe, in Stuttgart, Germany. The initiative aims to establish a UK-based closed-loop supply chain for EV batteries by recovering and refining critical battery mat

On May 8, JLR issued a statement thanking the UK and U.S. governments for agreeing to a trade deal that provides greater certainty for the UK car industry.
Car export tariffs will reduce from 27.5% to 10% - saving hundreds of millions of pounds a year for Jaguar Land Rover alone. This will apply to a quota of 100,000

Waymo announced it is investing in a new vehicle manufacturing plant in Mesa, Arizona along with its manufacturing partner Magna Steyr, where it plans to build more than 2,000 Jaguar I-Pace vehicles through 2026 with Waymo’s fully autonomous technology, which it designs and assemble in the U.S.
Magna built the I-Pace

On May 4, multiple sources reported that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has resumed vehicle shipments to the United States after nearly a month-long pause due to tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. The first batch of vehicles departed from the UK on April 30, 2025.
The exports restarted after President Donald Tr

On April 29, JLR announced an initiative worth over GBP 100 million to reduce waste across its industrial operations in the UK and Europe, focusing on reuse, refurbishment, repurposing, and recycling.
As part of its electrification transformation, the company is updating its facilities to prepare for the next generat

On April 25, JLR announced that Range Rover Electric prototypes have completed a second successful season of testing and development in the sub‑zero conditions in Arjeplog, Sweden.
The engineers have tested Range Rover Electric’s advanced thermal management system over 45,000 miles on frozen lakes and land tracks. Th

On April 10, JLR India announced that it recorded retail sales of 6,183 units in FY 2025 ending March, marking a 40% YoY growth. The wholesale volumes for the year reached 6,266 units, reflecting a 39% YoY increase. The company reported its highest-ever quarterly retail and wholesale volumes in Q4 FY25, with 1,793 un

On April 5, multiple sources reported that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pausing U.S. shipments for a month as it assesses the impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on vehicle imports.
JLR announced that it is taking short-term actions, including a shipment pause in April 2025, as it works to adjust to new tra

On March 27, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of Warwick announced the launch of the JLR-WMG Supply Chain Innovation Hub. In collaboration with luxury automaker JLR, this initiative aims to drive research and develop best-in-class supply chain solutions.
In the partnership, JLR will combine its exp

On April 1, the European Commission announced that it has fined 15 major carmakers and the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) a total of around EUR 458 million for participating in a long-lasting cartel concerning end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recycling. Mercedes-Benz was not fined, as it revealed the

On March 19, JLR announced its partnership with Plug and Play, to launch its second innovation challenge, by inviting startups and researchers to develop advanced supply chain mapping technology. The winners will collaborate with JLR experts on a proof of concept.
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, JLR has improved supply

On March 20, JLR announced that it is hiring 150 maintenance technicians in the West Midlands to support its Reimagine strategy, aiming for fully electric models across all brands by 2030.
Fifty technicians will join the Solihull plant to maintain advanced equipment for Range Rover electric production, launching this

On February 19, JLR announced the successful completion of scaled trials with Novelis, a leading producer of flat-rolled aluminum products, for a new aluminum skin alloy. Its use in a production vehicle paves the way for more sustainable aluminum in JLR's next-generation luxury vehicles.
The new aluminum skin alloy c

On February 12, Ericsson, a Swedish networking and telecommunications company, announced that JLR has deployed Ericsson Private 5G at its Solihull plant, to advance industrial connectivity. Networking technology enhances the production of Range Rover vehicles by enabling critical applications such as vision systems,

On February 11, JLR announced a USD 180 million investment in its 50,000 square feet USA technology hub in Portland, Oregon, as part of its global effort to develop and introduce next-generation connectivity and autonomous driving technologies in future JLR vehicles.
Over the next decade, the engineers will develop

On January 24, it was announced that Jaguar has suspended imports and sales of new vehicles in Brazil until 2026 as part of its global repositioning strategy.
JLR aims to modernize its Jaguar brand and model lineup, with 2025 designated as a year of consolidation through events and global activations leading to the l

On January 23, JLR announced an investment of GBP 65 million to expand its special paint facilities globally to meet the growing demand for personalized luxury vehicles and reducing the environmental impact of its carbon-intensive manufacturing processes.
JLR will open new paint facilities in Castle Bromwich, West Mi