The UK's largest gigafactory, AESC in Sunderland, has shelved expansion plans due to stalled battery supply talks with Jaguar Land Rover and lower demand from Nissan, reflecting broader slowdowns in the electric vehicle transition.
Nearly a third of British manufacturers experienced cyber-attacks in the past year, causing lost production and costs, according to a MakeUK report highlighting escalating supply chain hacking risks.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may face delays in electric car battery deliveries from the Agratas gigafactory in Somerset, UK, due to construction problems. Agratas terminated its main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, and replaced it with Tonroe Group Ltd, pushing the start date further back from an already delayed January 2028 target.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles (TMPV) anticipates industry-leading growth in fiscal 2027, leveraging new product launches, a multi-powertrain strategy, and enhanced collaboration with Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). The company aims to boost scale, efficiency, and profitability while focusing on safety, sustainability, and customer satisfaction.
Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited achieved record domestic sales in FY26, but overall performance was impacted by Jaguar Land Rover's struggles due to a cyber attack and US tariffs. The company plans significant investments in PV and EV businesses, with new electric models slated for launch by FY30. A dividend has been recommended.
