Automotive
January 26, 2021
Seventy-two percent of shoppers were highly satisfied with online shopping experiences in 2020. Image credit: Cox Automotive
By Nora Howe
Automotive dealerships are shifting more steps of the retail process online, resulting in an all-time high consumer satisfaction rate, according to a new study.
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