Business
Europe's great car war
The fracas over Renault's closure of its Belgian factory is an indication of the rotten state of Europe's car industry. There is worse to come
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The defenestration of Bill?
From 1995: Microsoft's new edition of Windows will no doubt be a “success”. But it is unlikely to change the industry as dramatically as its predecessor
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On a clear day you can still see General Motors
The 1990s will be General Motors' toughest decade. Is the world's biggest manufacturer heading for break-up or oblivion?
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An uncertain weapon
The Arabs brandished their oil weapon on Wednesday, but they puzzled rather than frightened most people. They could be intent on causing much hardship or very little