Overview
- Ford introduced its Ready‑Set‑Ford strategy for Europe with seven model lines, combining five new passenger cars with two Ford Pro work vehicles.
- Two small EVs using Renault’s Ampere platform are slated for assembly in Douai around 2028, a Bronco‑styled C‑segment hybrid or plug‑in hybrid crossover is assigned to Valencia for 2028, and two more multi‑energy crossovers are planned by 2029.
- Ford Pro expands now with the heavy‑duty Ranger Super Duty for Europe and plans to add the all‑electric Transit City urban van in 2026.
- Stellantis launched its E‑Car program to build small electric city cars in Pomigliano from 2028, with media reporting a target price near €15,000 that lines up with a proposed EU small‑EV category designed to enable cheaper models.
- Stellantis also formed a joint venture with China’s Dongfeng to produce EVs in Rennes with a 51–49 split, underscoring a broader shift to partnerships to speed launches and lower costs.