The deal with Renault is part of a wider effort by Ford to revive its fortunes in Europe. Photograph: Lukas Schulze/Getty ImagesRenault has agreed to partner with Ford to engineer and build electric vehicles for European markets, carrying the blue oval logo. Under the new arrangement, Ford will look after the design of the new EVs, and Renault will provide its new Ampere platform for small vehicles to develop the cars and vans, which are expected to be built in France. Together, we can create a powerhouse of light commercial vehicles in Europe. Alongside the Renault deal, Ford will continue to collaborate with Volkswagen in creating vans for Europe, while Renault already has other long-term alliances with Japanese brands Nissan and Mitsubishi, along with a separate deal with Chinese car giant Geely.

Source: The Irish Times December 09, 2025 16:23 UTC