Geely Auto Group has fired back at rival BYD by unveiling its new Geely Smart Charging technology, featuring peak charging speeds of up to 2,250 kW. The system combines an advanced AI model co-developed by Geely and StepFun with the…
Chinese automaker GAC (Guangzhou Automobile Group) is ramping up its European footprint with plans to boost manufacturing capacity and roll out 12 new models in France by 2030. Currently, GAC already builds cars in Europe, producing the Aion V crossover-SUV…
Ford is rolling out its Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform, a flexible architecture meant to underpin a range of body styles. The first vehicle on the platform will be the Ford Fathom pickup, followed by a compact crossover. Ford also…
Ford and Chinese battery giant CATL have a long-standing partnership, most recently involving Ford licensing LFP battery technology to build units at BlueOval Battery Park Michigan without any China-sourced raw materials. These units are slated for the upcoming Ford Fathom…
The 2023 Ford Escape debuted as the final mid-cycle refresh for the model before its discontinuation late last year, though Australia never received that version of the small SUV. Soon, Australian buyers will gain access to the Ford Bronco Basecamp,…
Chrysler’s upcoming Arrow and Arrow Cross crossovers are now projected to start around $25,000, according to Automotive News. Both models are rebadged versions of the Fiat Grizzly built in Morocco for U.S. import and will sit on Stellantis’ Smart Car…
The new Dacia Spring, a budget electric vehicle, skips the center screen in its entry-level model, instead using the driver’s smartphone as the infotainment system. This approach, called Media Control, has been used by Dacia in other models and is…
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Government Business Technology Equipment Safety Duffy blasts Ford over ties to Chinese automakers Transportation secretary cites Ford deals with CATL and Geely in a letter to CEO Jim Farley Amy Stillman and Gabrielle Coppola | Bloomberg News September 8, 2026…
Ford has confirmed a starting price of $29,945 for the Fathom, including a $1,595 destination charge. However, the company has not published a towing rating for the electric pickup truck. Ford positions the Fathom for daily driving, cargo runs, and…