Ford

Use of CATL batteries by US automakers could help them become the industry standard, and boost market share.

Ford’s landmark deal with China EV battery maker CATL shows way for Trump, Xi to deepen ties

The two leaders have much else to discuss, from tariff rates to America’s attack on Iran and the energy crisis it’s caused

Volkswagen, which is launching 20 new models in China in 2026 alone, has allied with Xpeng and Horizon Robotics.

Opinion & Features

Global carmakers desperately want to become more Chinese

But partnering local companies carries big risks

Chinese carmakers face significant barriers, including steep tariffs on their electric vehicles and technology prohibitions, that have effectively shut them out of the US market.

Transport & Logistics

Ford denies reported talks with Geely to bring China tech to US

Trump administration officials appear reluctant to remove current barriers to Chinese cars

No decision has been made on the matter and the discussion was characterised by the people as informal and preliminary.

Companies & Markets

Ford CEO, Trump officials discussed China-US carmaking JVs

These would be structured so that both the Chinese and US partners would share profits and technology, say sources

BYD has also made inroads into markets in Europe, South America and Asia, with exports reaching 1.1 million in 2025.

Transport & Logistics

Ford falls behind China’s BYD in global sales for the first time

The US automaker has weathered a difficult EV transition, announcing US$19.5 billion in charges to overhaul its strategy

Ford reported a fourth-quarter net loss of US$11.1 billion following substantial, previously disclosed writedowns on its EV programmes.

Transport & Logistics

Ford’s quarterly earnings miss forecasts, CEO sees stronger year in 2026

The automaker posted revenue of US$45.9 billion in the fourth quarter, beating analysts’ expectations

The companies are in talks to have Geely use Ford factory space in Europe to produce vehicles for the region.

Transport & Logistics

Ford and Geely in talks for manufacturing, technology partnership, sources say

Discussions have been going on for months

Ford has sourced batteries from BYD since 2020 for its joint-venture Chinese factories with state-owned Changan Automobile.

Transport & Logistics

Ford in talks to use BYD batteries for overseas factories

Hybrid sales have grown worldwide as the market for pure EVs has slowed

LG Energy Solution said the termination followed a notice from Ford after the automaker decided to halt production of some EV models.

Transport & Logistics

Ford cancels EV battery deal worth 9.6 trillion won with South Korea’s LG Energy Solution

[SEOUL] South Korea’s LG Energy Solution said on Wednesday (Dec 17) that Ford Motor has terminated an electric vehicle (EV) battery-supply deal worth about 9.6 trillion won (S$8.4 billion).

Companies & Markets

Ford scales back EV ambitions, forecasts US$19.5 billion write-down

The company will focus on a family of smaller, affordable electric vehicles instead

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