Ford and Volkswagen confirm global ute and van partnership

Ford and Volkswagen have confirmed the first stage of their global alliance on the second press day of the 2019 Detroit motor show. As expected, the automakers will work together on utes and vans available across the globe. The two companies were at pains to point out their new partnership will not involve any form of cross-ownership. Instead a joint committee, featuring both CEOs, will run the alliance.