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German, UK dealers turn to online sales to offset COVID-19 lockdowns

A Kia dealership in Braintree, near London. Showrooms have been closed to the public under England's latest lockdown but servicing and repairs are continuing.
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Nick Gibbs
January 07, 2021 08:31 AM

Dealers in Germany and the UK are pinning their hopes on online sales after governments in the two markets ordered showrooms to close as part of tough new lockdowns to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

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