Bloomberg Intel Corp. unveiled an ambitious bid to regain its manufacturing lead by spending billions of dollars on new factories and creating a foundry business that will make chips for other companies. The plan, launched by new Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger, is an aggressive move that puts Intel into direct competition with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world’s most-advanced …

Bloomberg Mercedes-Benz is about to unveil a new flagship model it expects to boast market-leading battery range, following through on its pledge to compete in the luxury electric-vehicle segment with top technology. The April 15 debut of the EQS — the first Mercedes built on dedicated electric-car underpinnings — will mark a milestone for the German brand that’s been criticised …

Bloomberg Facebook Inc. will start to reopen its Silicon Valley offices beginning in May, a signal the technology industry may return — at least in part — to the office after more than a year of working from home during the global pandemic. Facebook will begin by opening Bay Area offices at just 10% capacity, and expects that its largest …