Jaguar Land Rover China Responds to Global Layoff Rumors: No Adjustments Planned for China Market

In response to recent reports about Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) planning global layoffs of 4,000 employees, JLR China stated on September 7 that there are currently no corresponding organizational optimization or restructuring plans in the Chinese market, and its business operations—including sales, after-sales services, and the dealer network—are running normally. According to The Times on September 5, JLR plans to cut 4,000 jobs over the next two years to address rising costs, declining sales, and U.S. tariff pressures. The company has launched a voluntary redundancy program, aiming to save approximately £1.7 billion (about RMB 15.434 billion) within two years and reduce its break-even sales volume to 300,000 vehicles. JLR did not disclose specific layoff figures in its statement. The company employs around 33,000 people in the UK and is owned by Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited of India. In its most recent quarter, JLR reported a nearly 10% decline in revenue and a 69% drop in pre-tax profit, which fell to £109 million (approximately RMB 9.9 billion).