Overview
- Eight sources say Ford and Geely have held months-long talks exploring a partnership spanning manufacturing and vehicle technologies.
- Discussions are most advanced on European production, with Ford’s underused Valencia, Spain plant repeatedly identified as the leading option.
- The companies have also discussed a framework to share technologies including automated driving and ADAS, though no agreement has been finalized.
- Meetings last week in Michigan were followed by a Ford delegation to China this week to intensify negotiations, according to the reports.
- Any extension into the U.S. would face heavy scrutiny due to tariffs and restrictions on China-linked connected-vehicle tech, while both firms declined to confirm a deal.