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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack forcing UK production halt

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover halted UK production after a major cyberattack disrupted operations and vehicle registrations at global sites and dealerships.
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Willo raises GBP £3 million to combat AI-driven job fraud

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.
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UK supply chain cyberattacks expose critical business risks

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Recent cyberattacks on UK firms like Harrods and Jaguar Land Rover reveal serious supply chain vulnerabilities risking billions in losses and business disruption.
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Understanding the US manufacturing slowdown

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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The US manufacturing slowdown reflects structural shifts and post-boom normalisation, with rising AI investment reshaping the sector amid tariff pressures.
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Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.
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Workday & Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain & finance data

Fri, 19th Sep 2025
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Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.
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GXO & Greene King cut supply chain waste & emissions

Thu, 18th Sep 2025
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GXO and Greene King have cut supply chain emissions by over 10% and recycled 16,000 tonnes of waste in 2024, advancing sustainability goals.
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JLR halts production after cyber attack exposes supply chain risks

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover halted production after a cyber attack disrupted IT systems, exposing risks in automotive supply chains and triggering global concern.
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Geotab reaches 5 million global vehicle subscriptions milestone

Thu, 11th Sep 2025
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Geotab has surpassed 5 million connected vehicle subscriptions worldwide, highlighting rapid growth in fleet management through data analytics and AI technology.
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Seeing Machines adds alcohol impairment detection to DMS for global safety

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Seeing Machines enhances its Driver Monitoring System, now detecting alcohol impairment to boost global road safety ahead of 2026 EU regulations.
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DXC forges AI collaborations to drive innovation in mobility sector

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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DXC Technology has teamed up with three AI startups to enhance automotive and manufacturing innovation through advanced AI, aiming for real-world industry impact.
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Jaguar Land Rover hit by cyberattack, halting global operations

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Jaguar Land Rover has halted global vehicle production and dealer operations after a cyberattack disrupted its digital systems, affecting the Solihull plant and UK dealers.
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QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.
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Porsche brings in-car multiplayer gaming to Macan with AirConsole

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Porsche introduces multiplayer gaming in its new Macan, letting passengers play via smartphones on the infotainment system when parked or moving.
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DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.
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B&Q & GXO accelerate net-zero logistics with AI & clean fuels

Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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B&Q and GXO accelerate net-zero logistics, reducing emissions by 40% with AI and clean fuels, targeting carbon-neutral delivery by 2040.
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GlobalLogic named in Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D

Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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GlobalLogic has been named on the Q3 2025 Constellation ShortList for ER&D services, highlighting its role in advancing AI-driven digital engineering solutions.
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Why helping customers electrify is a growth opportunity for energy retailers

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Energy retailers can boost growth by aiding customers to electrify homes and transport, tackling climate goals while unlocking new revenue streams.
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Keyloop taps Kortical to boost dealer finance renewals with AI

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Keyloop partners with Kortical to embed AI in its software, boosting UK automotive dealers' finance renewal rates by an average 7.1% in early trials.
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Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion

Fri, 15th Aug 2025
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Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.