The UK’s largest car manufacturer said revenues fell by 9.6% year-on-year to £6bn for the three months to June 30
Jaguar Land Rover has reported a sharp drop in sales after the supply of new vehicles was disrupted by a fire at a parts supplier and disruption linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
The company, owned by India’s Tata Motors, said revenues were further hit by the planned phase-out of several Jaguar models.
The UK’s largest car manufacturer disclosed that revenues fell by 9.6% year-on-year to £6 billion for the three months to June 30, driven by a 9.2% decline in car volumes.
The figures came after car production was severely disrupted by a series of factors, including a fire at a supplier’s factory.
JLR temporarily halted production of its Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models at its Solihull plant in March, following a major blaze at the factory of a component manufacturer in Norway.
Car sales volumes have also been affected by Jaguar’s decision to cease production of a number of diesel and petrol-powered models, including its F-Pace.
Jaguar is shifting its focus towards electric models as part of a wider strategic overhaul aimed at reviving the brand’s fortunes.
PB Balaji, chief executive of JLR, said: “Despite the near-term industry challenges, we continue to see strong demand for our brands and look forward to the launch of four sensational new products in the coming months: Range Rover Electric, Range Rover Sport Electric, Range Rover GT and Jaguar Type 01.
“I would like to thank all our people, suppliers and retail partners for their continued dedication, resilience and support.”
JLR also posted a pre-tax profit, excluding exceptional items, of £109 million for the quarter, down from £351 million recorded during the same period a year ago.
Profit margins were further dented by a one-off provision tied to US fuel economy regulations, which partially counteracted the benefits of reduced US-UK tariffs.









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