The two companies said they will focus on five vehicles (AFP via Getty Images)Ford is set to bolster its European vehicle offerings through a new joint venture with Chinese automotive giant Geely Auto. This strategic move is designed to reignite Ford's presence in the competitive European auto market, where the legacy carmaker faces increasing pressure from rapidly expanding Chinese companies that are dominating global sales. The collaboration unfolds amid challenges in the American electric vehicle market and escalating global geopolitical tensions, partly fueled by US tariff policies that largely exclude Chinese firms from the domestic market. Despite this, American automakers continue to engage in production partnerships with companies in China, and Chinese vehicles are making broader inroads into North America. Pending regulatory approval, the joint venture will be majority-owned by Ford, holding a two-thirds stake, with Geely — which also owns brands like Volvo and Polestar — retaining the remaining one-third.