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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alexa St. John

Ford partnering with Chinese automaker in bid to reignite its offerings for the European market

The two companies said they will focus on five vehicles - (AFP via Getty Images)

Ford is set to bolster its European vehicle offerings through a new joint venture with Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto.

Announced on Thursday, the partnership will see the companies jointly manufacture low- and zero-emission vehicles at Ford's factory in Valencia, Spain. This strategic move is designed to reignite Ford’s presence in the competitive European auto market, where the legacy carmaker faces increasing pressure from rapidly expanding Chinese companies that are dominating global sales.

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