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Honda: Made in Swindon

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC WiltshireLatest broadcast: on BBC Wiltshire

The Swindon car plant, Honda stopped production on July 30, 2021, after 35 years. The factory was established in 1985 and made 3.7 million cars. The Japanese car maker is moving production of its electric cars to Japan, which has a bigger market. More than 3,500 jobs are being lost. What does it mean for the local economy? Dan O'Brien reports on the journey of Honda: Made In Swindon. Show less

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