LG Energy Solution told EV battery supply deal cancellation by Ford LG Energy Solution Ltd. (LG Energy Solution), an electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing subsidiary of LG Chem Ltd. (LG Chem), announced that Ford Motor Company notified the company that the automaker will terminate an electric vehicle (EV) battery supply contract. LG Energy Solution signed contracts with Ford in October 2024 to supply 34GWh of batteries between 2026 and 2030...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/22

Ford Escape, Lincoln Corsair production ends at Louisville Assembly 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. Around 2,000 workers at the Louisville Assembly plant will be...

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e tire sensors, lower hardware costs, improve safety, extend tire life, and reduce operating expenses. Michelin’s Tire Digital Twin runs securely at the vehicle edge across multiple ECUs, minimizing cloud dependence and protecting data. The technology will be demonstrated using a retrofitted 1970 Ford Bronco, showing how real-time insights are delivered through Michelin’s MyTires app. (Sonatus release on December 19, 2025) ...

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Ford begins 2026 Edge SUV distribution in Mexico 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 with an AWD configuration. It offers a range of up to 1,100 km per tank. The SUV fe...

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% to 84,917 units, while commercial vehicle sales increased 6.8% to 335,859 units. Electrified vehicle sales over the 11-month period reached 28,102 units, including 22,027 HEVs, 4,261 BEVs, and 1,814 PHEVs. Toyota Motor Philippines led the market with a 48.9% share, followed by Mitsubishi (18.8%), Ford (4.8%), Suzuki (4.7%), and Nissan (4.6%).For CAMPI, the November slowdown has not dampened its outlook for the industry’s year-end performance,...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/19

Ford cancels USD 6.5 billion LGES battery contract for axed new-gen E-Transit 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 Ford from 2026-30 and an additional 75 GWh from 2027-32 ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/18

Ford transitions EV strategy and plants in Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, Michigan 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 narrowing the financial losses for its Model e EV uni...

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SD) announced that Turkish vehicle sales of 137,347 units in November 2025 represented a 9.8% increase over November 2024. According to the data from Automotive Distributors Association (ODD), Renault sales were 15,813 units in November (11.9% market share), VW sales were 11,579 units (8.7% share), Ford sales were 10,617 units (8.0% share), Fiat sales were 8,870 units (6.7% share) and Peugeot sales were 8,609 units (6.5% share). In passenger vehi...

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Automaker group warns Congress that China poses threat to U.S. auto industry On December 11, the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which represents General Motors, Ford, Toyota Motor, Volkswagen, Hyundai, Stellantis and other major OEMs, urged Congress and the Trump administration to prevent Chinese government-backed automakers and battery manufacturers from opening U.S. manufacturing plants, warning the industry’s future is at stake. “Chi...

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Ford Oakville Assembly Plant retooling on track for 2026 restart 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 expected to be completed in 2026, at the same time the rest of the pla...

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SK On, Ford to break up U.S. battery joint venture 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 Park (two battery plants) in Glendale, Kentucky will become wholly owned by a Ford s...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/12

Ford suppliers first to receive China's new streamlined rare-earth licenses On December 10, Ford acknowledged that its Chinese rare-earth magnet ‌suppliers ‌were included in the first batch of new export licenses issued by Beijing to boost shipments and reduce shortages of the vital components. The so-called ‍general licenses were agreed after Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in South Korea and will reportedly allow larger shipme...

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s were down 19.3%, commercial vehicles were up 0.1% and special purpose vehicles were down 55.7%, and hybrid vehicles were up 4.0% to 1,340 units. By brand sales in November based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was down 11.1% y/y to 7,731 units with a 19.7% market share. Ford was down 2.6% to 5,446 units with a 13.8% market share. Mitsubishi was 5,056 units as same as November 2024 with a 12.9% market share. Honda was ...

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Ford set to launch Bronco nameplate in Europe on new PHEV crossover Ford is reported to be preparing a new compact crossover for Europe, likely to be called Bronco, and built in Spain alongside the Kuga in Valencia, Spain, according to a source familiar with Ford’s plans. The model will feature a traditional two-box SUV design inspired by the more rugged Bronco Sport, which is built in Hermosillo, Mexico on the same C2 platform as the Kuga in S...

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Renault Group partners with Ford to develop two Ford-branded EVs for Europe On December 9, Renault Group and Ford signed a strategic partnership to develop two Ford-branded electric passenger vehicles for Europe, helping both companies strengthen their position in the fast-growing EV market. The two EVs will be built on Renault’s Ampere platform and produced by Renault Group in northern France. The project will use Ampere’s ElectriCity produc...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Ford unveils next phase of European Strategy, urges policy alignment to support EV transition On December 9, Ford announced the next phase of its European transformation. The plan centers on three pillars, strengthening the Ford Pro commercial vehicle division, expanding the passenger car lineup with distinctive new models, and optimizing its industrial system to drive scale and cost efficiencies. The company will launch a new wave of multi-ener...

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Mazda–Ford celebrate 30 years of AutoAlliance Thailand, surpassing 4 million vehicles produced Announced on December 4, 2025, Mazda and Ford celebrated the 30th anniversary of AutoAlliance (Thailand) (AAT) on November 27. Established in 1995 as a USD 500 million joint venture between Mazda and Ford, AAT has become one of the world’s most advanced automotive plants and a key driver of Thailand’s automotive industry. Located in Rayong, AAT (I...

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ecrease compared to the 351,586 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in November included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 38.9% to 4,328 units; Audi with an increase of 23.9% to 13,617 units; Ford with an increase of 22.0% to 34,484 units; VW with an increase of 13.0% to 33,056 units; and Chrysler with an increase of 2.1% to 35,587 units. O...

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Mexican auto exports down 3.4% in November 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 279,342 light vehicles in November 2025, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to 33,709 units; BMW Group with a 50.9% increase to 10,823 units; Mercedes Benz with a...

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share), Hyundai sold 19,846 units (10.9% share) and Renault sold 12,055 units (6.6% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 21,989 units (48.5% share), VW sold 5,123 units (11.3% share), GM sold 4,498 units (9.9% share), Toyota sold 4,097 units (9.0% share) and Ford sold 3,269 units (7.2% share). The VW Tera was the best-selling passenger vehicle in November with 9,772 units, followed by the Chevrolet Onix wi...

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