{"id":17391,"date":"2026-07-23T13:48:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.automotive-today.ro\/?p=17391"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:48:54","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T10:48:54","slug":"ford-and-geely-join-forces-to-produce-new-electrified-vehicles-in-spain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.automotive-today.ro\/index.php\/2026\/07\/23\/ford-and-geely-join-forces-to-produce-new-electrified-vehicles-in-spain\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford and Geely join forces to produce new electrified vehicles in Spain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ford Motor Company and Geely Auto today announced an agreement to form a Europe-focused joint venture (JV) at Ford\u2019s Valencia, Spain, manufacturing hub. The new JV will manufacture Ford and Geely multi-energy passenger vehicles for the European market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pending regulatory approvals, the joint venture will begin operations in the first half of 2027, with the first new vehicles scheduled to roll off the line in 2028. The Valencia plant will continue to produce the Ford Kuga in the meantime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the proposed ownership structure, Ford will own 66% of the new entity and Geely Auto 34%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;For nearly 50 years, Valencia has built some of the most-loved cars in our history, and now this team will help build our future\u201d, said Jim Baumbick, President, Ford of Europe. \u201d That&#8217;s why we&#8217;re building a flexible, cost-effective industrial system with a capable partner in Geely Auto. Together we can fully utilize a best-in-class plant with a great workforce and match the industry\u2019s new cost benchmark. This is all part of Ford\u2019s vision to give European drivers rally-bred handling, true off-road capability and multi-energy technology, with a distinct Blue Oval DNA.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The JV will combine the engineering, manufacturing and development know-how of two of the world\u2019s leading automakers to build both Ford and Geely low- and zero-emission passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ford Models:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Production of the Ford Kuga \u2014 one of Europe&#8217;s favorite plug-in hybrids \u2014 will continue uninterrupted in Valencia.<\/li><li>A New Bronco: Valencia will also produce a new member of the global Bronco family \u2014 a compact SUV built for European roads, with production starting in 2028.<\/li><li>An All-New Crossover: A multi-energy family crossover, designed by Ford and jointly developed with Geely will arrive in 2028. Engineered with Ford\u2019s signature capabilities and driving dynamics, it is part of an aggressive product offensive that will bring five new multi-energy vehicles to Europe by 2029.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Geely Models:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Electric SUVs: Geely Auto plans to produce two electric SUVs at the Valencia facility in full support of their European focus and growth strategy. The first Geely-branded models to be manufactured under this joint venture are scheduled to roll off the production line in 2028.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Motor Company and Geely Auto today announced an agreement to form a Europe-focused joint venture (JV) at Ford\u2019s Valencia, Spain, manufacturing hub. The new JV will manufacture Ford and Geely multi-energy passenger vehicles for the European market. 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