#chinese-competition

#chinese-competition

Ford and Renault will jointly produce two affordable Ford-branded electric vehicles in Europe in 2028 using Renault's Ampere platform to better compete with lower-cost Chinese rivals.

Western carmakers face an existential threat from low-cost Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, prompting strategic alliances and a focus on affordable small EV production.

Germany convenes crisis talks with the auto industry to tackle a downturn, slow EV transition, rising Chinese competition, an EU combustion-engine ban, and job risks.