Ford shifting the paradigm for selling cars?

Sunday, Oct 08, 2000

I just saw a commercial telling me to check out the latest models at my nearest "Ford store" instead of "dealer". Is this the first step in a shift away from the franchised dealer model and towards a "Gateway-esque" model of brick-and-mortar showrooms and direct sales?

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