[Ford Motor is close to reaching an agreement to sell a German factory it is reported that BYD and other three groups are the main bidders]-- Ford Motor Company is about to reach an agreement to sell a German factory. It is reported that two groups of automakers from China are among the three main bidders. One of the bids came from BYD and the other involved several smaller Chinese car companies, according to people familiar with the matter. Ford and Sal, where the plant is located, are also in talks with a German solar panel maker, according to people familiar with the matter. (Bloomberg)