 NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2021 PRNewswire -- automotiveMastermind , part of IHS Markit NYSE: INFO and a provider of predictive analytics and marketing automation solutions for dealerships, has formed a partnership with FordDirect. As a result of the relationship, new integrations will be offered to both current and future Ford and Lincoln dealerships in the United States that use Mastermind the automated sales and marketing platform that empowers dealers to close more deals by predicting future buyers and consistently marketing to them. 