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Adding another layer of suspicion is the recent cyberattack that temporarily halted production at Jaguar's factories. The automaker shut down internal systems starting September 2nd, with a shutdown reportedly lasting until late September or early October. The UK government even had to step in, underwriting a $2 billion loan to help restart operations.
Some analysts are skeptical about the timing, viewing the cyberattack narrative as a convenient cover-up for financial or strategic difficulties. Questions arise: Was the attack real, or was it orchestrated to buy time while leadership reevaluated their strategy? The coincidence of a month-long shutdown coinciding with leadership turmoil raises eyebrows.