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Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets

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Markets in Asia, South America and Africa may be small compared to North America and Europe, but taken together they add up. Michael Dunne knows as much about China’s auto market and automakers as just about anyone out there. In Thailand, Japanese brands have dominated for decades, with a market share around 90%.

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Ford and Volkswagen expand global collaboration to include EVs, invest in Argo AI

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Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles—and will collaborate with Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the US and Europe. Volkswagen is joining Ford in investing in Argo AI, the autonomous vehicle technology platform company. Earlier post.).

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Ford unveils global small car concept in Brazil; targeting sub-B compact segment in developing markets

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Ford unveiled the Ka Concept in conjunction with the opening ceremony of Ford’s Northeast Industrial Complex in Camaçari, Brazil. The Ka Concept strategically positions the company to address global demand for sub-B compact vehicles, a segment that is projected to increase to approximately 6.2 Ford Ka Concept.

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Report: Ford CEO Says China Strategy Changing

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Ford Motor Company is tweaking plans in China and seeking to turn around financial losses after five years of lackluster sales within the region. CEO Jim Farley has reportedly returned from Asia to finalize those plans, which were reiterated during a press call about Ford’s first-quarter earnings held earlier in the week.

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BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer

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BYD’s new partnership is another significant milestone as it takes on new markets. BYD Atto 3 during the launch event in Kenya (Source: CFAO Mobility Kenya) Going global For BYD, launching EVs in Kenya is another significant milestone as it expands into new global markets. BYD’s Atto 3 electric SUV stole the show.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

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A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front. It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights.

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Ford CEO Fields elected to IBM Board of Directors

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The IBM board of directors elected Mark Fields, president and chief executive officer, Ford Motor Company, to the board effective 1 March 1, 2016. He is leading Ford into a future where cars are not only vehicles, but increasingly becoming mobile technology platforms. Fields joined Ford in 1989.

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