Swiss engineering group beats profit forecasts in second quarter

Investment at Scunthorpe site will be biggest in a decade as part of turnround plans

GOP worries about the impact of US trade wars in hard-fought congressional districts

A surge in midwest manufacturing is showing signs of grinding slower in face of trade war fears

Carmaker’s figures helped by acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall and launch of SUV models

Trial will mark high-profile entry into backyard of Silicon Valley tech companies

Companies want to win eco points with consumers but can face unintended consequences

Ministers to set out plans to roll out ‘hundreds of thousands’ of facilities

Ogi Redzic was appointed head of connected vehicles and mobility operations in 2016

Sale to Norway’s Kongsberg comes after investor pressure to shed struggling division

Trump wants ‘reshoring’ of industry, but he may get higher costs instead

Manufacturers report rising costs and difficulties in sourcing ahead of tariff deadline

US’s battle with China, auto tariffs, and a Nafta duel likely to fuel fallout

Volkswagen to move ‘without hesitation’ as it raises stakes in escalating trade war

GE break-up, M&A, BofA Paris plans, John Lewis profit warning and Uber in London

US carmaker says president’s actions could raise prices and lead to local job losses