Transparent TVs, AI catflaps: what were the tech standouts at CES 2024?
AI companions, hidden speakers, bird-spotting binoculars and sideways-driving cars shine at annual tech show in Las Vegas
November 2023
UAW launches push to organize at Tesla and other non-union car makers
Union drive will cover nearly 150,000 workers at factories largely in US south
January 2023
Chameleon cars, urine scanners and other standouts from CES 2023
AI-ovens, dual-display or 3D screen laptops and satellite SOS texting shine at Las Vegas tech show
April 2021
Mini will pause Oxford production line due to computer chip shortage
Carmaker is latest UK manufacturer forced to temporarily shut down amid global supply chain problems
January 2021
Honda to close UK plant for four days owing to supply chain problems
Next week’s closure thought to be related to semiconductor shortage caused by pandemic
December 2020
Any port in a perfect storm: UK container trade is grinding to a halt
In Southampton, delays to the UK retail supply chain may be a taste of what’s to come
Shutdown of Honda plant due to Brexit ports delays extended into next week
Factory now closed until at least Monday due to lack of critical parts held up at ports
Honda says production at UK factory to pause due to car parts shortage
Swindon plant affected by British ports chaos amid Brexit stockpiling and Covid restrictions
November 2020
UK carmakers plead for clarity as they stockpile parts and cars for Brexit
WTO tariffs could add 10% to car prices if deal is not agreed before 2021
March 2020
Every major UK and European carmaker to stop or cut production
As disruption from Covid-19 spreads, only some low-volume producers will remain open
February 2020
China car sales tumble by 92% as coronavirus weighs on industry
CPCA says ‘barely anybody’ has looked to make purchase in first half of February
January 2020
British car manufacturing slumps to lowest level since 2010
Global firms halt China travel as coronavirus spooks markets
December 2019
Observer business agenda
If the Brexit debate is over, the car industry’s problems are just beginning
Political certainty in Westminster does little to ease the threat to big employers – many of which are in Tory seats
September 2019
South Korean boycott of Japanese goods hits beer and carmakers
Honda down 81% and beer sales fall 97% amid deepening spat over countries’ wartime legacy
August 2019
British car industry suffers worst period of decline since 2001
Carmakers’ trade body has ‘serious concern’ over fall in production for last 14 months
July 2019
Brexit causes UK car industry investment to crash to 'pitiful' £90m
Industry body tells PM a deal is essential – or else firms will need substantial tax breaks
June 2019
Ford to close Bridgend factory by September 2020
Major blow to UK car industry as US company confirms closure, with loss of 1,700 jobs
May 2019
Honda says it will close Swindon plant in 2021, ending workers' hopes
Efforts by government and union fail to prevent factory closure, with loss of 3,500 jobs
April 2019
Wheels
Honda CR-V: ‘If you are after a decent family SUV, this is a no-brainer’
With its diligence and workman-like practicality, the CR-V is not going to appeal to thrill-seekers, but in its own way this Honda is a hero, says Martin Love
