ncrease in sales compared to the same month of the previous year. According to the data from Automotive Distributors’ and Mobility Association (ODMD), Renault sales were 13,547 units in April (13.0% market share), VW sales were 10,912 units (10.5% share), Fiat sales were 8,401 units (8.1% share), Ford sales were 7,928 units (7.6% share) and Peugeot sales were 6,473 units (6.2% share). Turkiye’s production of 126,546 units in April was up 5.3%...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Ford Energy signs five-year 20 GWh energy storage deal with EDF in North America On May 18, Ford Energy announced that it has signed a five-year deal to supply up to 20 GWh of storage capacity ‌to renewable power developer EDF. Under the deal, EDF can procure up to 4 GWh of DC Block battery energy storage systems (BESS) annually from Ford Energy. Deliveries under the agreement are expected to begin in 2028. EDF Power Solutions North America, a ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/19

Ford to introduce seven new vehicles for Europe over next three years On May 18, Ford announced plans to launch seven new products in Europe over the next three years. The company plans to launch five all-new passenger vehicles, made in Europe for Europe. The lineup will include a compact SUV from the Bronco family, which will be manufactured at Ford’s Valencia plant in Spain starting in 2028. The new range will also include a small electric ha...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/18

Ford to introduce Transit City in Argentina On May 14, it was reported that Ford will expand its commercial vehicle portfolio in South America with the introduction of the new Transit City, an electric van scheduled to arrive in the region by the end of 2026. The model is part of the Ford Pro strategy to diversify its lineup and support the transition toward zero-emission mobility solutions for urban logistics. The Transit City is positioned as a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/15

d hybrid vehicles were up 53.3% to 1,723 units. Battery electric vehicles were 49 units. By brand sales in April based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 14.6% y/y to 6,378 units with 20.0S% market share. Mitsubishi was up 68.7% to 3,439 units with 10.8% market share. Ford was down 28.3% to 2,866 units with 9.0% market share. Thaco Mazda was down 7.5% to 2,532 units with 7.9% market share. Thaco Kia was up 20.1% to ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Ford officially enters battery energy storage system business On May 11, Ford officially announced that it entered the battery energy storage system (BESS) business with the introduction of the Ford Energy DC Block stationary battery, a standardized 20-foot containerized system that integrates advanced LFP prismatic battery technology, liquid-cooled thermal management and battery management system.  The 5.45 MWh stationary battery uses 512-Ah LF...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Ford to launch Everest Tremor in South Africa On May 12, Ford announced that it will expand the Everest lineup in South Africa with the launch of the new Everest Tremor in the fourth quarter of 2026. The SUV features a specially developed suspension setup with Bilstein dampers, all-terrain tires, and 26 mm higher ground clearance compared to the standard Everest. It is powered by a 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel engine producing 184 kW of power and 60...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Unifor chooses Ford as lead OEM for Canadian 2026 labor contract negotiations On May 11, the Unifor trade union said that Ford has been selected as the lead OEM to begin contract negotiations in Canada for later in 2026. Any agreement reached with Ford will set the stage for future talks with GM and Stellantis. Unifor has maintained a long-standing working relationship with Ford, and has most often selected the OEM to set the pattern bargaining a...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

a 29.3% increase to 6,759 units; Kia with a 21.9% increase to 19,293 units, and Honda with a 3.1% increase to 15,775 units. OEMs with export declines in April included Acura with a 26.3% decrease to 3,320 units; Nissan with a 17.3% decrease to 20,933 units; GM with a 11.1% decrease to 67,945 units; Ford with a 1.8% decrease to 31,330 units; Mercedes Benz with a 1.3% decrease to 4,235 units; and Toyota with a 1.2% decrease to 28,203 units. Among 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ase of 12.3% to 5,280 units; Kia with an increase of 8.7% to 25,280 units; and Honda with an increase of 4.0% to 16,106 units.  OEMs whose production declined in April compared to the previous year are Mazda with a decrease of 34.6% to 11,229 units; Nissan with a decrease of 31.4% to 34,521 units; Ford with a decrease of 12.3% to 33,762 units; Toyota with a decrease of 3.9% to 26,187 units; GM with a decrease of 1.6% to 70,168 units; and Audi wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Ford Oakville plant gets CAD 464.5 million from Canada to boost Super Duty production Ford has had to invest CAD 5 billion to retool and prepare its Oakville Assembly Complex in Ontario, Canada for Super Duty pickup production, up from the planned CAD 4.1 billion announced in 2024. Despite tariff uncertainty and the CAD 1 billion in added costs, the project remains on schedule, with production expected to begin in 2026.  Only six Super Duty unit...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

share), Hyundai sold 18,550 units (9.9% share) and Renault sold 13,813 units (7.4% share). Among light commercial vehicle sales by brand in the month, FCA sold 24,349 units (48.6% share), VW sold 6,914 units (13.8% share), GM sold 4,431 units (8.8% share), Toyota sold 4,249 units (8.5% share), and Ford sold 3,675 units (7.3% share). According to data from the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Geely’s reported interest in Ford plant in Spain includes shared production Geely has reportedly agreed to purchase the Body 3 vehicle assembly facility at the Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, according to a Spanish report citing unnamed sources, adding that the automakers are also in discussion about the possible production of a Ford vehicle on a Geely platform. The move would enable Geely to produce a multi-energy (regular hybrid, plug-in...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

Ford’s California Electric Vehicle Development Center on display Ford is expanding its Electric Vehicle Development Center in Long Beach, California, where it brings together tools, talent, and labs to design, test, and refine its next generation of electric vehicles. The EVDC, which started with a 120,000-square-foot building, has grown to include a second, slightly larger one beside it. The campus layout enables teams to go from raw material ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

n of VED (Vehicle Excise Duty) and the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) on battery electric vehicles (BEVs more than GBP 40,000). In April, VW sales soared 23.0% to 12,884 units (8.6% market share), Kia sales increased 7.2% to 8,922 units (6.0% share), BMW sales rose 7.6% to 8,700 units (5.8% share), Ford sales jumped 17.5% to 8,230 units (5.5% share), and Audi sales edged up 0.9% to 8,090 units (5.4% share). Among Japanese carmakers, Toyota sales ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

has provided important stimulus to the market, and its continuation will support the growth of EVs. Among the companies, Toyota sales decreased 21.6% to 15,185 units, BYD sales increased 140.2% to 7,702 units, Kia sales increased 2.3% to 6,450 units, Hyundai sales increased 8.2% to 6,002 units and Ford sales decreased 21.6% to 5,748 units. BYD ranked second, accounting for 8.3% of the total market and underscoring the growing presence of Chinese...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/07

8,557 units (9.9%), BYD sold 18,398 units (9.8%), Toyota sold 10,364 units (5.5%), and Renault sold 9,809 units (5.2%). Among light commercial vehicle sales in April, Fiat sold 21,989 vehicles (44.0% share), VW sold 6,914 vehicles (13.8%), GM sold 4,423 units (8.9%), Toyota sold 4,249 units (8.5%), Ford sold 3,685 vehicles (7.4%), RAM sold 2,500 vehicles (5.0%), and Renault sold 2,274 vehicles (4.6%). The VW Polo was the best-selling passenger ve...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

Automobile Association (AAA), the most recent regular gasoline price is about USD 4.4 per gallon, roughly 38% higher year on year. With gasoline prices exceeding the symbolic USD 4 threshold, April sales have begun to show trends such as a higher share of electrified vehicles and a return to more affordable sedans and compact cars.Regarding additional tariffs, refund procedures have begun following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed them illegal....

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Ford Q1 operating profit up 630% to USD 2.3 billion with tariff refund benefit On April 29, Ford Motor Company announced that its first-quarter revenue was USD 43.3 billion, a 6.4% increase from a year ago. Net income was up 441.0% to USD 2.5 billion, operating income was up 630.1% to USD 2.3 billion, and adjusted EBIT was up 242.3% to USD 3.5 billion. The results include a USD 1.3 billion one-time IEEPA tariff benefit reflecting what Ford paid b...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Ford Spain plans multiple production stoppages at Almussafes plant in May and June 2026 On April 29, multiple sources reported that Ford Spain has scheduled five new production stoppages in May and June 2026, at its Almussafes plant in Valencia, Spain, under the RED employment scheme. The RED plan was introduced in December 2024 and is designed to protect jobs until a new multi-energy vehicle begins production. It includes job security and retrai...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/30