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Ford Partners with Geely's ZEEKR to Bring EVs to Europe, Potentially Reviving Spanish Plant

Ford is reportedly in talks with China's Geely-owned ZEEKR to manufacture electric vehicles at its underutilized plant in Valencia, Spain. This collaboration could provide a significant boost to Ford's European operations, which have struggled recently, by introducing new EV models to the market and securing jobs. For ZEEKR, it represents a strategic entry point into the European manufacturing landscape.

July 23, 2026Financial Times (Google News)Ford

Ford and Geely Partner on New Spanish Plant for Electrified Vehicles

Ford and China's Geely are reportedly collaborating to repurpose a former Ford production facility in Valencia, Spain. The venture aims to establish a new manufacturing hub for "electrified vehicles," though specific models and the exact nature of the powertrain (BEV, PHEV, or EREV) remain undefined. This strategic move could signal a significant expansion of EV production within the European market.

July 23, 2026Automotive News (Google News)Ford

First Geely-Owned Lotus EVs Arrive in Canada This July Under New Trade Deal

The first shipment of 2025 Lotus Emeya electric sedans and Eletre electric SUVs will reach Canada in July, benefiting from a special trade agreement between China and Canada. This deal, brokered through a memorandum of understanding, allows Geely-produced EVs to enter the Canadian market at a lower tariff rate, fostering new competition and choices within the EV segment.

June 27, 2026Reuters - Autos & TransportationLotus

Polestar Faces Potential U.S. Market Exit Amid New Regulations

Swedish EV manufacturer Polestar, a subsidiary of China's Geely, is reportedly facing significant hurdles that could prevent it from selling vehicles in the U.S. market starting with the 2027 model year. This impending restriction stems from new U.S. regulatory frameworks impacting foreign automakers, particularly those with strong ties to certain geopolitical rivals.

June 26, 2026InsideEVsPolestar