Author: Michael Turner

Detroit runs through Michael's reporting the way it runs through his hometown's economy — he grew up two exits from a GM plant and never quite left the beat. He covers EV manufacturing, freight logistics, and the slow-motion reshuffling of global auto supply chains. Before journalism, he briefly worked as a mechanic, which he claims is the only reason engineers still return his calls. He restores vintage motorcycles on weekends and has yet to finish one on schedule.

Jaguar Land Rover to Cut 4,000 Jobs Globally Over Two Years as Carmaker Targets £1.7 Billion in Savings

Autos & Transportation

LONDON (BE Auto Desk): Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) plans to eliminate around 4,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years as the British luxury automaker moves to reduce costs, strengthen competitiveness and lower the production level needed to break even. The company is targeting £1.7 billion ($2.30 billion) in savings as part of the restructuring. The measures are expected to bring JLR’s break-even point down towards 300,000 vehicles. JLR has a workforce of roughly 40,000 employees globally, including about 30,000 people in the UK, where the company operates major manufacturing and other facilities across central England. The automaker, which is…

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