https://www.reuters.com/article/us-autoshow-detroit-ford-volkswagen/volkswagen-ford-set-alliance-centered-on-vans-pickups-idUSKCN1P90E7 >Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Co said on Tuesday they will join forces on commercial vans and pickups and also that they were exploring shared development of electric and self-driving technology, actions meant to save the automakers billions of dollars.