The new entity, which will see Ford hold a 66% stake and Geely 34%, seeks to navigate the intense competitive pressure and tightening regulations currently reshaping the European automotive sector. By pooling production volumes, the companies intend to maximize the capacity of the Valencia site—which maintains a potential annual output of 500,000 vehicles—to meet emerging industry cost benchmarks.

Operations are slated to begin in the first half of 2027, pending regulatory approval. The production pipeline includes an all-new Ford multi-energy crossover, a new variant within the Bronco family, and two electric SUVs under the Geely brand. During this transition, the facility will continue to produce the Ford Kuga uninterrupted. This collaboration builds on a historical relationship between the two automakers that dates back to Ford’s 2010 sale of Volvo to Geely, aiming to combine engineering expertise to deliver vehicles tailored for local European preferences.