Ford and Geely Auto have set the stage for one of the most significant industrial shifts in Europe's automotive sector this decade, announcing a new joint venture that will turn Ford's Valencia, Spain, plant into a shared manufacturing hub for next‑generation multi‑energy vehicles. The partnership, revealed on July 23, 2026, aims to secure the long‑term future of the facility, boost competitiveness, and accelerate...

23 July 2026

Ford has taken a decisive step toward reshoring the electric‑vehicle supply chain in the United States, beginning production of lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery cells at its new BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, Michigan. The move positions Ford to become the first automaker to manufacture LFP cells domestically for mainstream consumer EVs, marking a major milestone in the company's next‑generation EV strategy...

19 June 2026

Ford has extended its EV offering again, bringing back a fan favorite - the Ford Capri. A classic sports coupe loved by families across Europe has been reborn for an electric generation, with a new look, still in keeping with its iconic design features, but now with a modern purpose. Ford has partnered with French football legend Eric Cantona to lead the reveal of the new Capri, seen fronting the company's launch of...

10 July 2024

The electric Mustang Mach-E model lineup continues to expand with a new Bronze Appearance Package available exclusively on the 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT. This latest offering encourages personalization synonymous with the Mustang brand. The 2024 Mustang Mach-E GT Bronze Appearance Package features: Striking 20-inch Sinister Bronze painted aluminum wheels Eye-catching Mustang “Mach-E 4X” door badges and rear GT Badge...

19 January 2024

Korean news agency Yonhap reports that LG Energy Solution, Ford, and Koç Holding scrap plans to build an EV battery JV in Türkiye. Earlier this year, on February 22, the three companies signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form a new joint venture to create one of Europe's largest commercial electric vehicle battery cell facilities near Ankara, Türkiye. The agreement was subject to final...

13 November 2023

The Elec reports that Ford has hired a former VP at Samsung SDI to develop EV batteries in its joint venture with SK On - Blue Oval SK. According to The Elec's sources, the company has appointed Kim Sung-hoon. He has experience and expertise in developing large batteries, manufacturing technologies such as stacking of battery materials, and production lines for them. It is expected that he will focus on battery...

8 November 2023