Ford is handing part of the future of its European manufacturing network to Geely, in a partnership that captures how rapidly the balance of power in the global car industry is shifting.

Ford’s decision to build a new vehicle-manufacturing partnership with Geely in Spain marks a striking shift in the global auto industry’s balance of power.

When many industry observers had begun writing off traditional luxury brands in China’s electric vehicle race, Audi’s E7X delivered an unexpected early result.  

Nissan has spent the past two years trying to convince Chinese buyers that it can behave like a local carmaker. Its slogan has been simple enough: “in China, for China, to the world.” 

BMW is preparing for one of the most abrupt resets in its China electrification strategy: a near-total pause in its locally built battery-electric line-up before the arrival of its next-generation EV platform.

Freelander has released official images of the launch-edition Freelander 8, setting the stage for what Chery and Jaguar Land Rover have framed as a “reverse joint venture.” The timing is revealing. Months before the SUV is due to reach the market, the brand is already leaning heavily on supplier names such as Huawei, CATL and Qualcomm as proof of its credentials.

A stake sale by Ford’s longtime Chinese partner is offering a telling glimpse into how quickly the balance of power has shifted in the world’s largest car market.

Mercedes-Benz is facing a wave of complaints in China after an official recall update allegedly reduced the usable battery capacity and driving range of some EQC electric SUVs.