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Jaguar Pauses UK Sales Until 2026 Amid Shift To Electric Vehicles

For the first time since WWII, Jaguar, the carmaker famously favoured by British Prime Ministers and royals, has halted new car sales in the UK. As reported by Bloomberg, this suspension will remain until 2026, when Jaguar plans to relaunch with a fully electric, high-end lineup.

Key Details

  • Temporary Stop Until EV Transition: Jaguar’s UK sales will be suspended until the launch of its upcoming all-electric models.
  • Production Shift: Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), owned by Tata Motors Ltd., will halt the assembly of its E-Pace and I-Pace models in Austria starting in December, with the remaining output redirected to markets outside the UK.
  • No New Jaguars for Britain: This marks the first absence of new Jaguars in the UK market since WWII. Production of the XE, XF sedans, and F-Type sports cars ended earlier this year, with only the F-Pace SUV continuing for export until early 2026.

Jaguar Land Rover announced plans in early 2021 to transition Jaguar into a fully electric brand following former Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s goal to end new petrol and diesel car sales by 2030. However, the shift to electric has proven challenging for the company and UK carmakers more broadly.

The UK’s zero-emission vehicle mandate, which came into effect this year, requires 22% of all new cars sold by each automaker to be zero-emission. Despite this, only 18% of new UK registrations as of October were battery-electric, leaving many manufacturers short of the target. Some, like Jaguar, are expected to purchase regulatory credits from high-performers such as Tesla to meet compliance.

Jaguar’s need for reinvention has been evident, with management signalling an overhaul is imminent. The brand will offer a preview of its new luxury electric lineup on December 2, during Miami Art Week. The launch of these models is anticipated by mid-2026, a delay from initial timelines, marking a major milestone in Jaguar’s journey toward an all-electric future.

TikTok Returns To US App Stores 

TikTok is once again available for download in the Apple and Google app stores in the US, following a delay in the enforcement of its ban by former President Donald Trump. The ban’s postponement until April 5 gives the administration additional time to evaluate the situation.

Key Developments

The decision to restore TikTok access came after Google and Apple received reassurances from the Trump administration that they would not face legal consequences for reinstating the Chinese-owned app. According to Bloomberg, US Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter outlining these guarantees.

In an executive order signed on January 20, Trump instructed the attorney general not to take enforcement action for 75 days, providing time for his administration to determine how to proceed.

Uncertain Future For TikTok In The US

While TikTok is back on the US app stores, its long-term survival remains uncertain. If no deal is reached by early April to address national security concerns, the app may face another shutdown. ByteDance, the parent company, has insisted that TikTok is not for sale.

Legislation And Pressure On ByteDance

The Protecting Americans from Foreign Enemy-Controlled Apps Act, which passed with bipartisan support in Congress, mandates a nationwide ban on TikTok unless ByteDance sells its US operations. This law was signed by President Joe Biden in April of last year.

In late January, the app was briefly removed from US stores following the ban’s activation, impacting over 170 million American users. However, TikTok was restored soon after, following Trump’s intervention in his first hours as president. During that time, he signed an executive order allowing 75 days for a deal that would safeguard national security. Trump also suggested that the US could take a 50% stake in TikTok, a move he believed would keep the app “in good hands.”

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