Ford and Volkswagen Discuss Developing Vehicles Together

Companies announce they are exploring a strategic alliance aimed at new range of commercial vehicles

Ford Motor Co. and Volkswagen AG are exploring how they could work together to better compete globally as cars become more technologically advanced and customer expectations evolve.

The companies said Tuesday they were exploring a strategic alliance that could include jointly developing a range of commercial vehicles as well as other projects. The two companies said they weren’t discussing cross- ownership stakes or stock arrangements, implying that the two companies aren’t in merger talks.

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