The Truth About Cars

MARCH 19, 2024

A few weeks ago, Ford announced that it had created an internal skunkworks team to focus on affordable EVs and a new platform to underpin them. Ford is also expected to build an EV for ridesharing services, and Bloomberg reported that Ford has fewer than 100 people working on the project. Image: Ford] Become a& TTAC insider.

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EV Central

APRIL 4, 2024

Chinese car-making giant BYD has released its first official pictures of the all-new mid-size ute that will challenge the best-selling Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger when it lands in Australia later this year. But rumours suggest the total output will be in excess of 364kW – more than 70kW more than the fastest Ford Ranger Raptor.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 16, 2023

Ford will be scaling down future investments in China, as the company’s chief executive has suggested that there will be “no guarantee” Western automakers can compete with local electric-vehicle rivals. But it also speaks to hardships Ford has endured while trying to break into the market. Ford seems laser-focused on margins right now.

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EV Central

APRIL 15, 2024

BYD’s incoming ute has been capture without camouflage, giving us our first proper look at what the plug-in hybrid dual-cab will be bringing to the fight against the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux. The post Meet BYD’s first ute: Chinese brand’s plug-in hybrid dual-cab caught without camouflage appeared first on EV Central.

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Baua Electric

JULY 21, 2023

The probe follows a matching investigation unveiled by means of the China make a choice committee previous this age into project capital corporations’ Chinese language tech investments, and is derived a number of weeks later 4 U.S. Reid, a Ford spokesman, mentioned the corporate is reviewing the letter and can reply quickly.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

As for taking the fight to the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux – the two top selling vehicles in Australia in 2023 – Chinnappa believes the new ute has got the goods. “We The post 2024 LDV Chinese electric ute to take on Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux with big power, style and tech appeared first on EV Central.

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CN EV Post

MARCH 7, 2023

Ford is clearing out Mustang Mach-E inventory, and Chinese consumers have until April 30 to take advantage of the discount. The post Ford offers up to $5,740 discount on Mustang Mach-E in China appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In a recent earnings call, Ford CEO Jim Farley revealed that over the past two years, a specialized EV team from the automaker has been developing a new, modular electric vehicle platform focused on cost reduction. Amidst this change, Ford will be stepping up with its Gen 2 electric vehicles. It was a startup.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 22, 2023

Ford is remaking its manufacturing complex in Ontario to make electric vehicles and is rethinking its approach to the Chinese market.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 15, 2024

The original Ford Taurus first appeared as a 1986 model , going through three generations and nearly 10 million sales (counting the Mercury Sable ) before getting the axe in October of 2006. The Taurus name isn't gone yet, because Ford still applies it to Mondeos sold in the nations of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf.

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The Truth About Cars

AUGUST 14, 2023

The Chinese giant is one of the world’s busiest EV automakers, with almost 1.9 Though enormous, BYD isn’t satisfied with dominating its home market and wants the rest of the Chinese electric auto industry to come with it. Build Your Dreams, or BYD, is likely one of the largest companies you’ve never heard of.

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 17, 2023

Ford is flirting with China’s CATL, the world’s largest manufacturer of lithium-ion batteries. The two companies have arrived at an unconventional business arrangement where Ford will license battery technology from CATL, but the Chinese company will not own or operate the factory in Michigan.

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The Truth About Cars

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Chinese automotive designs have been impressively derivative for ages , so pointing that out probably won’t change anything. But we haven’t seen anything so obviously influenced by another car design since the second-generation Ford Fusion (fourth-gen Mondeo) came out wearing a face that clearly possessed some Aston Martin DNA.

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The Truth About Cars

APRIL 18, 2023

But Ford Motor Co. annually, having Oakville Assembly down means Ford had to come up with something and it elected to pull China out of the bullpen — setting the SUV up to become Ford’s very first Chinese import. Ford has struggled by comparison. can make good business sense, however, for a company such as Ford. “In

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Car News China reasons that the deal would likely be similar to the one between Ford and CATL—a deal GM leadership has criticized. In September, GM CEO Mary Barra told The Wall Street Journal that Ford’s partnership with CATL “could be the harbinger of Chinese domination of U.S. car manufacturing.”

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Baua Electric

MAY 26, 2023

Ford Motor Co. CEO Jim Farley says Chinese language electrical car makers are its primary competitors within the sector, however the corporate has hurdles competing on charge at a smaller scale. “The Chinese are going to be the powerhouse.” “The Chinese are going to be the powerhouse.”

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Baua Electric

MARCH 18, 2024

Amid a flood of new competition, Ford is shifting plans to build more affordable electric vehicles. Ford is developing a new low-cost EV platform to power a small electric pickup and SUV, with starting prices around $25,000. Farley explained that if you cannot compete with Chinese automakers, “20% to 30% of your revenue is at risk.” “As

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The Truth About Cars

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Tesla, Ford, General Motors, and most luxury brands offer broad product lines in the country, and that includes Volvo and Polestar, both owned by Chinese auto giant Geely. That relationship with China gives the automakers the ability to offer unique products there, and Polestar’s latest innovation is a great example.

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CleanTechnica EVs

APRIL 13, 2021

As with the Tesla Model 3, the Ford Mustang Mach-E made for the Chinese market will be made in China (rather than Mexico). Preorders just opened up for this new electric crossover/SUV in 20 Chinese cities. Will it be a home run for Ford in China, or will it be a soggy noodle that […].

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InsideEVs

MAY 29, 2023

Jim Farley thinks that Chinese brands will be “the powerhouse” when it comes to electric vehicles.

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Electrek

JANUARY 24, 2023

Ford is considering selling its manufacturing plant in Germany to EV maker BYD , signaling a big step for Chinese-made electric vehicles. more… The post Ford discusses selling German plant to BYD, marking a new era for electric vehicles appeared first on Electrek.

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Electrek

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Ford today announced a significant move to LFP batteries for its electric vehicle line. The Dearborn company is tapping China’s CATL first for Chinese LFP batteries and then technology licensing for the previously rumored factory Ford plans to build in Michigan. more… The post Ford announces $3.5B

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Teslarati

APRIL 12, 2024

More information about the Chinese automaker’s first new energy pickup truck has come out. BYD’s electrified pickup truck was initially pitted against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and Ford F-150 Lightning. Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis work with BorgWarner. The name speaks for itself.

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Green Car Congress

DECEMBER 5, 2017

In Shanghai, Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Hackett outlined the next phase of the company’s China expansion strategy, focused on SUVs, electric and connected vehicles, a streamlined business structure and closer connections to Chinese customers. —Bill Ford.

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The Truth About Cars

MAY 5, 2023

Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. CEO Jim Farley has reportedly returned from Asia to finalize those plans, which were reiterated during a press call about Ford’s first-quarter earnings held earlier in the week.

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Teslarati

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

BYD licenses LFP blade battery cells to BorgWarner, a supplier for Ford, General Motors, and Stellantis. According to Chinese sources at the time, Tesla already entered the C-sample test phase using vehicles with blade batteries installed. BorgWarner is a tier-1 automotive supplier based in the United States.

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Teslarati

JUNE 19, 2023

Automotive veteran and Ford executive chairman Bill Ford recently admitted that China has a lead against the United States when it comes to electric vehicle production. Considering the present state of the EV sector, the US is likely not ready to compete against China in electric car production, Ford noted.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Facing multi-billion dollar annual losses from its electric vehicle product roll-out, Ford has revealed it is going to build its own ground-up smaller and cheaper EVs to tackle the Tesla Model 2 and Chinese brands head-on. Ford Mustang Mach-E. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning. 2025 Ford Explorer EV. billion ($8.4

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 13, 2018

Ford has released the first images of the new Territory, a mid-size SUV targeted at new buyers in emerging cities in China. Ford developed the Territory together with its joint venture partner, Jiangling Motors Corporation (JMC). —Peter Fleet, president, Asia Pacific and chairman & CEO, Ford China.

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Teslarati

MAY 15, 2023

Ford has announced a sweeping set of changes to help make its operations in China more competitive as quickly as possible. Much like many legacy automakers, Ford has been struggling to achieve higher levels of profitability as it invests heavily in new markets and segments, notably including electric vehicles.

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Green Car Congress

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Ford Motor Company and Baidu, Inc. The Baidu-Ford L4 Autonomous Vehicle Test Project is a two-year initiative, with on-road testing slated to begin by the end of this year. The Baidu-Ford L4 Autonomous Vehicle Test Project is a two-year initiative, with on-road testing slated to begin by the end of this year.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 30, 2024

By: HT Auto Desk | Updated on: 31 Mar 2024, 08:59 AM Ford is gearing up for a comeback in the Indian market with the launch of a new small SUV, tailored to meet the changing demands of Indian consumers. Ford has been a subject of keen interest lately due to speculation surrounding its return to India. What’s in store for India?

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InsideEVs

JUNE 20, 2023

Bill Ford believes US carmakers need to get ready for Chinese competition eventually coming to the United States.

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Baua Electric

MARCH 31, 2024

Chinese-made cars drive growth In Europe, sale of cars made in China saw the highest levels of year-on-year growth in February 2024 (+45%) and in January-February 2024 (+43%). Munoz added: “Chinese brands still have a long way to go before they occupy a significant part of the European market.

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Baua Electric

APRIL 1, 2024

Ford is moving inventory after slashing prices by up to $8,100 on its best-selling electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E , last month. Good news: Ford Mustang Mach-E price cuts are working Ford cut Mustang Mach-E prices by up to $8,100 in February with new finance and lease incentives. Ford’s Model e electric vehicle unit lost $4.7

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Baua Electric

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Chinese EV maker Geely is launching a 4WD version of its Radard RD6 electric truck that will rival the Cybertruck. Chinese electric truck to compete with Tesla’s Cybertruck Geely, the parent company behind Volvo, Polestar, ZEEKR, and others, launched its Radar brand in 2022. As the report notes, Radar’s RD6 had 61.5%

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Green Car Reports

JANUARY 17, 2019

Ford plans to build an all-electric F-series truck. And Chinese automaker GAC showed a U.S.-designed At a meeting with investors following the Detroit auto show Ford Global Vice. Lincoln's making electric "elegant." Tesla has released a new portable Level 2 home charger. designed concept at the Detroit auto show.

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