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Ford posts £5.9bn loss due to EV struggles and is outsold by BYD

Company's shift in strategy has led to huge losses, while Chinese giant has stolen its sales thunder

11 February 2026
Autocar Business
Ford posts £5.9bn loss due to EV struggles and is outsold by BYD
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Audi SQ5 and BMW X3 M50 rival marks AMG's shift away from much-criticised plug-in-hybrids

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BYD Atto 3 changes to rear-wheel drive, gets 443bhp range-topper

Chinese giant moves electric crossover's motor to other end; 4WD flagship is quicker to 62mph than VW Golf R

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