Michael Martinez

The automaker plans to increase production of the electric crossover this year by 67 percent to cement its position as the No. 2 EV maker in the U.S.

Mercedes-Benz dealer board Chairman Joseph Agresta Jr. said dealers and factory alike have an obligation to help answer questions and dispel myths about EVs to drive adoption.

Although enrollment for its EV certification program closed last month, Ford will allow dealers to change their mind on a case-by-case basis.

The brand instead will require dealers to operate the stations largely just during business hours.

Ford National Dealer Council Chairman Tim Hovik supports the brand's appoach of creating separate business units for its electric and gasoline vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Dealer Board Chairman Joseph Agresta Jr. says EVs like the EQS and EQE sedans and the EQB and EQE crossovers are exactly what retailers need.

The former governor and United Nations ambassador declined to formally announce her candidacy but strongly suggested she'll run for president in 2024.

Ford on Thursday honored six dealers for outstanding community service as part of its annual Salute to Dealers awards ceremony.

Lincoln National Dealer Council Chairman Chris Poulos says while the company could be more transparent with its retail network, but noted dealers are happy with its lineup.

The brand is looking to narrow the differences between the program's two tiers, one of which limits EV sales in exchange for a reduced investment in charging equipment.

Ford is giving dealers more money and support to expand remote service offerings such as mobile vans, pickup and delivery.

The automaker is expanding its mobile service vans as well as pickup and delivery capabilities across its dealer network.

Customers can get a discount by switching to a lower-priced Bronco without certain supply-constrained features or to another nameplate in the brand's lineup.