Ford is reported to be in talks with China’s BYD about supplying batteries for hybrid vehicles to the automaker’s overseas factories, according to people familiar with the negotiations. BYD is among several battery suppliers Ford is talking to, the people said, and no deal is imminent.
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On January 14, Ford CEO Jim Farley said from the floor of the Detroit Auto Show that the era of the automotive industry as a global business is over, in the wake of diverging carbon emissions regulations, new import tariffs and differing consumer preferences. All of these things have been working to accelerate the lo

On January 14, Ford Argentina announced the addition of the Ranger Tremor to its midsize pickup manufacturing lineup at its Pacheco plant in Argentina.
Unveiled during the Detroit Auto Show, the new version will start production in late 2026 to supply South American markets, joining the previously confirmed Ranger Si

On January 14, the 2026 North American Car, Truck and Utility Vehicle of the Year (NACTOY) awards were announced at the Detroit Auto Show after a year-long jury process designed to identify the best-in-class vehicles. 
The organization announced its “Best of 2026” semifinalists in September at CAR MBS, and narrowed t

On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford introduced its newly developed AI Assistant to add value and make its customers driving experiences more productive and enjoyable.
Mike Aragon, president of integrated services at Ford, noted that the new AI Assistant “isn't just another LLM or a piece of software you talk to occasional

On January 7 at CES 2026, Ford announced it will deploy an SAE Level 3 system, allowing drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes from the road under specific conditions. The Level 3 system will debut on Ford’s all-new, affordable Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, the first model of which will be a

At CES 2026, Ford unveiled its high-performance compute center, developed in-house, that will serve as the foundation for its future EV architecture, consolidating infotainment, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), audio, and networking functions into a single compact module. Ford’s centralized computing unit,

On January 6, Ford Motor Company announced its U.S. sales in Q4 were up 2.7% to 545,216 vehicle, with market share increasing by 0.9 percentage points. Ford's total sales for 2025 climbed 6.0% to 2,204,124 vehicles, with overall market share increasing 0.6 percentage points to 13.2%. 
It was Ford’s best Q4 and annual

On December 15, Ford Motor Co. announced that it was transitioning its EV production plans, but simultaneously creating a new business line: producing batteries for energy storage. The pivot is made possible by Ford’s access to technology inked in a 2023 deal with Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL) to li

On December 16, Ford Motor Co. spokesperson Said Deep said the company remains on track to resume production at its Oakville Assembly Complex in Canada despite U.S. tariffs that have prompted competitors to scale back Canadian operations. Deep said that Ford’s CAD 3 billion (USD 2.2 billion) retooling project at the

Layoffs were announced on December 15 for the BlueOval SK Battery Park plant in Kentucky after Ford laid out plans for its modified EV strategy going forward.
BlueOval SK CEO Michael Adams made the announcement in a video to employees, saying “The BlueOval SK battery park here in Glendale, which includes the Kentucky

On December 18, Ford announced it is recalling 272,645 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) noted that the recall concerns 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning battery-electric pickups,

On December 18, Ford Middle East and North Africa unveiled the new 2026 Ford Everest at the Liwa International Festival, featuring a Middle East-exclusive 2.7L V6 EcoBoost engine. The company also introduced the region’s newest off-road-focused variant, the Everest Tremor.
The 2026 Ford Everest is powered by a 2.7L

On December 19, Ford China launched the Bronco New Energy, its first versatile intelligent off-road SUV model. The model is available in five EV (battery electric vehicle) and REEV (range-extended electric vehicle) variants, with prices ranging from CNY 229,800 to CNY 282,800.
The Bronco New Energy measures 5,025mm l

On December 17, production of the Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair officially ended at the Louisville Assembly plant, as that facility now undergoes a USD 2 billion dollar retooling in preparation for a new mid-size all-electric pickup built on the company's Universal EV Platform scheduled to enter production in 2027

On December 16, it was reported that Ford began distributing the new 2026 Edge to dealerships in Mexico, marking a significant shift for the nameplate with the introduction of a three-row layout and a hybrid powertrain.
The 2026 Ford Edge is powered by a hybrid system producing 271 hp and 298 lb-ft of torque, paired

On December 16, LG Energy Solution (LGES) announced in a regulatory filing that Ford Motor has terminated its long-term EV battery supply agreement, citing changes in the policy environment and weakening demand for EV.
Under contracts signed in October 2024, LG Energy Solution was to supply 34 GWh of batteries to Fo

On December 15, Ford announced a new revised strategy for its EV and ICE efforts that will enable the company to face the changing marketplace and accelerate margin improvements across its Ford Model e, Ford Pro and Ford Blue divisions, as well as launch a new energy storage business. Ford said the moves will begin

The Ford Oakville Assembly plant in Canada is currently undergoing a major retooling to prepare it for production of the Ford Super Duty starting in 2026, which could be exported to markets other than the U.S., especially if the current USMCA agreement is not renewed. Construction of the new stamping building is exp

On December 11, SK On announced it and its joint venture partner Ford mutually agreed "to restructure their U.S. EV battery manufacturing joint venture, BlueOval SK" as SK On directs its business to focus on growth areas including energy storage systems.
As a result of this restructuring, the BlueOval SK Battery Par