A new partnership has been agreed between Ford and Renault Group, which will include the development of two new Ford EVs on Renault’s Ampere platform.
The new models will be designed by Ford, but built by Renault Group in France, with the first of the new models due to go on sale in early 2028.
The two companies have also signed a letter of intent to explore collaborating on commercial vehicles.
Ford said the Renault deal would build on its history of partnership in Europe with companies such as Volkswagen, with which it collaborated on the current Explorer and Capri.
Ford Motor Company president and CEO Jim Farley said: “The strategic partnership with Renault Group marks an important step for Ford and supports our strategy to build a highly efficient and fit-for-the future business in Europe.
“We will combine Renault Group’s industrial scale and EV assets with Ford’s iconic design and driving dynamics to create vehicles that are fun, capable, and distinctly Ford in spirit.”
Renault Group CEO Francois Provost said: “Renault Group is proud to announce a new strategic cooperation with Ford, an iconic car manufacturer.
“This partnership shows the strength of our partnership know-how and competitiveness in Europe. In the long term, combining our strengths with Ford will make us more innovative and more responsive in a fast-changing European automotive market.”
