Group 1 - Ford has announced the establishment of a wholly-owned subsidiary in Shanghai to manage marketing, sales, and service for its passenger cars and pickup trucks in China, with operations starting on October 1 [1] - Previously, Ford sold cars in China primarily through joint ventures, specifically Changan Ford and Jiangling Ford, with the latter dating back to 1995 [3][6] - Ford's sales peaked in 2016 at 1.27 million units but saw a significant decline to 560,000 units by 2019 due to product gaps and competitive pressures [9] Group 2 - The transition from commercial to passenger vehicles at Jiangling Ford has not been successful, with reported net losses of 106 million, 839 million, and 677 million yuan from 2022 to 2024 [22] - Ford's strategy to unify its sales channels for Changan Ford and Jiangling Ford aims to eliminate internal competition and streamline operations, similar to Mazda's previous consolidation efforts [25] - The company is also adjusting its product strategy by introducing previously hidden models like the Ranger and Mustang to cater to niche markets, which may serve as a self-rescue strategy [27][30]