Story no.408National· ItalyOngoingPlants, jobs and earnings +2Notable Several countries (2)31 Oct → 6 Nov3 facts · 3 art.
Ford criticizes Chinese manufacturers and revises its electric benchmarks
On October 31, 2026, after Ford's executive named BYD as its top competitor in electric vehicles, Elon Musk responded by highlighting a limiting factor in China. On November 6, Ford estimated that Tesla was no longer the benchmark for the electric vehicle market, extending its recent criticism of its rival. The same day, Ford's CEO denounced the arrival of Chinese electric car manufacturers on markets outside the United States and called for protection of the American sector.
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Ongoing story bringing together 3 events involving Ford, Tesla and BYD, in 2 countries (États-Unis, Chine), followed from 31 October 2026 to 6 November 2026. 3 articles from 2 sources (plants, jobs and earnings, electric and batteries, regulation and tariffs); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 12:44.
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LatestFord CEO criticizes Chinese electric cars outside the United States
The Ford CEO denounces the arrival of Chinese electric car manufacturers on markets outside the United States and calls for protection of the American sector.
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For Ford, Tesla is no longer the benchmark for electric cars
Ford believes Tesla is no longer the benchmark for the electric vehicle market, a stance that extends recent criticism by the American automaker toward its rival.
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