Honda halts UK production as port congestion holds up parts

Production of the Civic compact car at Honda's factory in Swindon, England.

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December 08, 2020 04:55 PM

LONDON -- Honda halted work at its Civic plant in the UK as ports struggle to cope with the confluence of COVID-19 cases, the pre-Christmas holiday rush and preparations for Brexit.

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