Worden-Martin to buy Ford of Champaign franchise

CHAMPAIGN – Worden-Martin plans to buy the Ford of Champaign franchise this month, pending approval from Ford Motor Co., the Champaign dealership announced today.

Under the plan, Ford's sales and service departments would be integrated into Worden-Martin's Lincoln-Mercury store at 300 Carriage Center Court in Champaign. That would bring all three Ford Motor Co. brands – Ford, Lincoln and Mercury – under one roof.

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