Story no.408National· ItalyOngoingPlants, jobs and earnings +1Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 6 Nov2 facts · 2 art.
Ford chief's comments on BYD and Chinese electric vehicles
In late October 2026, Elon Musk reacts to comments by Ford's CEO, who had named BYD as its top competitor in electric vehicles, highlighting a limiting factor in China. In early November, Ford's chief criticizes the arrival of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers on markets outside the United States. He calls for protection of the American sector.
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Ongoing story bringing together 2 events involving Ford, BYD and Tesla, in 2 countries (Chine, États-Unis), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 2 articles from 2 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:44.
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