Usually, the phrase is zero to 60 in the auto industry. But this past March, automobile driving went from 60 to almost zero. With stay-at-home orders in place, many businesses temporarily closed, schools closed, and many working remotely or unemployed, driving slowed significantly. So how did the shutdown affect the local auto industry? GBS Business Insider talked with several auto groups to get an update.
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