Former JLR engineer Hazar Denli has taken his case to an employment tribunal in Birmingham, alleging the carmaker ordered him not to document a fire risk in the Range Rover Evoque. Denli says he was dismissed and black‑listed after raising the issue, and is seeking £3.7 mn in compensation. The claim also links his termination to earlier whistle‑blowing on electric‑vehicle projects.

Denli presented a crash‑test video showing a rear subframe piercing the fuel tank, which he described as a serious fire hazard. He claims a senior manager told him not to reply to the email or create any written record. JLR’s counsel called the allegation “serious but unrelated” and said the company lacked sufficient details to comment. Judge Jonathan Meichen will reserve judgment pending evidence review.

Denli also accused Tata Technologies and its client Vin Fast of ignoring safety flaws such as missing bolts and deformed components, alleging the Vietnamese start‑up prioritized speed over durability. The tribunal’s spotlight on these claims comes as Vin Fast faces recalls and U.S. safety investigations, while JLR wrestles with brand reputation and potential liability for EV safety oversight.