<div id="readability-page-1"><div>--Ford Motor and Chinese auto maker Geely Automotive have been in talks about a partnership for months, Reuters reported, citing people with knowledge of the talks. --The companies are discussing Geely using Ford's European factories for production, some of the people said, Reuters reported. --The companies are also weighing frameworks for shared vehicle technologies, including self-driving technology, according to some of the people, Reuters said. --Ford sent a delegation to China this week to intensify the European manufacturing talks following meetings between Geely representatives and Ford leaders in Michigan last week, some of the people said, Reuters reported. Full story: https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/ford-geely-talks-manufacturing-technology-partnership-sources-say-2026-02-04/ Write to Rob Curran at rob.curran@dowjones.com (END) Dow Jones Newswires02-04-26 0726ET</div></div>

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Ford Motor and Geely Automotive are in discussions about a potential partnership, focusing on utilizing Ford's European factories for Geely's production and exploring shared vehicle technologies, including self-driving tech. Ford recently sent a delegation to China to advance these talks after meetings with Geely in Michigan.

- Ford Motor and Geely Automotive are in negotiations for a potential partnership, focusing on production and technology sharing.  
- Discussions include Geely utilizing Ford's European factories and shared vehicle technologies, like self-driving systems.  
- Ford recently sent a delegation to China to advance these manufacturing talks after meetings in Michigan with Geely leaders.

Ford, Geely in Manufacturing, Tech Partnership Talks, Reuters Reports, Citing Sources