Volkswagen, Ford Confirm Alliance, Will Make Vans, Pickups for Global Markets, an Industrial Info Market Brief

At the ongoing Detroit Motor Show, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess and Ford CEO Jim Hackett confirmed that the companies intend to develop commercial vans and medium-sized pickups for global markets beginning as early as 2022. This could expand to include electric and autonomous cars. The alliance will drive significant scale and efficiencies and enable the companies to share investments in vehicle designs that deliver distinct capabilities and technologies.