Currently reading: Ford has to partner with other car makers “to compete" in Europe

American firm announced on Tuesday that it has partnered with Renault to create two “affordable” EVs for Europe

Ford has to partner with other car makers “in order to compete” in Europe, new European boss Jim Baumbick has said.

The American company announced on Tuesday that it had signed a letter of intent with the Renault Group to produce two “affordable” electric cars for Europe on the highly scalable Ampr EV platform.

The first of these new Ford models will arrive in early 2028 and is expected to be a Fiesta successor based on the Renault 5

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