Ford will be the next automaker to allow its vehicles to be featured on Amazon’s new online car buying site. Starting today, customers can browse, finance, and purchase certified pre-owned Ford vehicles online through Amazon Autos, with in-person pickup at a local Ford dealership.

Ford is the second brand name, after Hyundai, to list its vehicles on the site. But unlike Hyundai, which launched with participating dealerships in 48 cities, Ford’s vehicles will only be available in Los Angeles, Seattle, and Dallas. Amazon says it expects more markets to be added soon.

Ford’s dealers still will have enormous sway over these online sales, including setting the price, maintaining service, and scheduling deliveries. Essentially, Amazon’s platform will be the middleman between the customer and t

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