Better China sales spur 5% jump in shares on hopes for heavy machinery demand

Company had warned it would manufacture overseas because of Brexit uncertainty 

Dutch paintmaker under pressure from hedge fund Elliott after rejecting offer from rival

Company reported own concerns over 2011 fee paid to consultant over Guinea mine

Tarnished auto sector on the line as groups confront accusations of cartel-like behaviour

Hedge fund wants date for shareholder vote on new chief after Büchner quits

Cartel probe is latest in series of EU antitrust investigations into auto sector

Industry battered by VW emissions scandal faces fresh allegations

Ambitious bet that Model 3 will set company on a path to profitability

Brexit raises questions over Britain’s role in European defence projects

Rising number of near-misses with aircraft prompts proposal for tighter regulation

Shares weaken further as incoming CEO promises to set out plans in several months

Uber rival aims to mix robot fleet with real drivers in new hybrid network

Carmaker cuts shipping costs as it ramps up international expansion