Ford’s CEO has a new favourite car – and it’s not a Ford

Ford’s CEO has a new favourite car – and it’s not a Ford
Ford CEO Jim Farley. (Image: Supplied)
Jet Sanchez
Ford chief executive Jim Farley has admitted being captivated by a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) that has caught his attention – despite not bearing a Ford badge.The vehicle in question?The Xiaomi SU7 – a sleek sports sedan from the smartphone giant’s new EV venture – is available only in China at present.The Xiaomi SU7 comes in three versions, each with impressive range and power. (Image: Supplied)During an interview with the Fully Charged podcast, Farley revealed he's been driving the Xiaomi SU7 for the past six mo...

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