Heathrow airport continues to defy critics over London 2012 traffic but is bracing itself for ‘biggest peacetime transport challenge' on Thursday

German carmaker raises investments and plans to launch new models in 2012 as it battles to rival BMW and VW Audi in luxury market

French carmaker reports €819m net losses for first six months of 2012 and highlights plunging sales and chronic overcapacity

German group is to unveil a capital instrument that may prove to be a blueprint for state-owned banks struggling to comply with tough capital demands

Brussels alleges cartel of 13 manufacturers illegally co-ordinated bids in competitions run by two computer makers

Swedish group set to be overtaken as largest telecoms equipment vendor by sales by Chinese competitor

New Paris defence minister made clear socialist government was unwilling to leave out entirely other traditional European neighbours

Adoboli defence team granted more time in light of the volume of material that needs to be examined before September hearing

Holding of 2.5% taken in the Moscow Exchange Micex-RTS alongside the Russian Direct Investment Fund ahead of the bourse's IPO next year

European Central Bank refuses to accept Greek government debt in exchange for central bank funds ‘for the time being'

Dutch brewer offers $4bn to buy out its joint venture partner, Fraser and Neave, for control of the Singapore-based maker of Tiger Beer

Consumers are largely steering clear of rechargeable hybrid cars because of their relatively high price but the technology does still have a future