Ford's program is an attempt to spur vehicle sales among consumers who are unsure about the pandemic, the economy and their own job security. Research from Cox Automotive has shown employment uncertainty is a factor in delaying the purchase of a vehicle.

The survey identifies 11 safety features that drivers disable the most. The top three are adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist and driver-attention monitoring.

Strategies to ensure the safety of attendees will include contactless payments, hand sanitizing stations and outdoor events that allow people to spread out.

The vehicles are Bentayga V8 SUVs built between January 2018 and March 2020, mostly for the U.S. market.

Antimicrobial treatments may become a popular F&I option, as dealers look for ways to reassure customers about safety.

The recall covers Altima sedans from the 2013-18 model years. The automaker is working on a remedy and will start notifying owners later this month.

A free vehicle-sanitizing event at Sellers Auto Group dealerships in southeast Michigan left some first responders and medical personnel in tears.

Chemical giant Dow Inc., in Midland, Mich., said "business continuity plans are in place to ensure customer needs are met."

Dow Chemical, which provides key materials and plastics to automakers and suppliers, activated a flood preparedness plan.

The world's largest automotive battery supplier said Wallace's appointment was effective Monday. Interim CEO John Barkhouse will be board chairman.

A Virginia-based dealership group has set up a help line to assist the community with groceries, errands for the elderly and other needs during the pandemic.

Plant construction is expected to be completed by early 2021. Production for the first bulkhead program will begin in May 2022.