Ford and Geely In Talks For Manufacturing, Technology Partnership, Sources Say

04 Feb 2026 | Abstracted from Reuters

Ford and Geely are in advanced talks to share European factory space and collaborate on vehicle technologies, including automated driving. The partnership aims to cut manufacturing and R&D costs as global competition intensifies. Ford sent a delegation to China after hosting Geely execs in Michigan, signaling momentum in negotiations.

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