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Online car-buying bump in the road? Credit applications

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Many shoppers are still skittish overall about providing sensitive information online, CDK Global said. (ADOBESTOCK)
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Mark Hollmer
May 05, 2025 03:12 PM

Consumers are consistently pursuing at least some car-buying processes online, with one notable exception: credit applications.

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New Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa faces series of hurdles

Filosa’s ability to honestly assess where Stellantis has erred in recent years could prove vital as he works to repair relationships with dealers, suppliers and employees.

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