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The coronavirus pandemic is pushing car dealers to change the way they sell and deliver vehicles. But not everybody is sure how to do it successfully.

CarMaxCarMax initiated curbside, contactless pickup in April.The COVID-19 has forced car dealers to radically alter their business models in a matter of weeks.With showrooms shut down and both customers and employees worried about safety, dealerships have embraced online sales, digital financing, and touchless deliveries in ways that they had resisted for years.Going back to business-as-usual isn't an option. "The consumer's behavior has undoubtedly been changed in a lasting way," said Jim Lyski, chief marketing officer of CarMax, the nation's largest used-car dealer network.Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories.Weekends are usually a busy time at car dealerships, with customers using their days off to shop for and often buy or lease new and used vehicles.Over the past five years,




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Fyre Festival founder Billy McFarland is asking to be released early from a federal prison that's been called a 'breeding ground' for the coronavirus and where 6 inmates have already died

NetflixFyre Festival organizers Ja Rule, left, and Billy McFarland.Thousands of inmates have been released from prison in recent weeks in an effort to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.Billy McFarland, the founder behind the infamous Fyre Festival, filed a request this week for early release from prison and instead serve the rest of his sentence in home confinement.In a letter to a federal judge, McFarland's lawyers said he has pre-existing conditions, including asthma, that make him more susceptible to contracting the coronavirus and suffering worsened symptoms.The prison where McFarland is being held, FCI Elkton in Ohio, has been called a "breeding ground" for the coronavirus. At least six inmates there have died, and the prison is currently in a class-action lawsuit accusing it of not




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From delivering essentials to communicating effectively with consumers, here is how these brands are helping us survive the lockdown

While we all are watching, worrying about everything that’s happening outside from behind the closed doors, delivery personnels from Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are risking their lives everyday to make sure we get our daily essentials and stay safe.We reached out to their marketing heads of these brands to understand the challenges these players have faced in the past 21 days, from delivering products to communicating with consumers and here is how they are functioning in the new normal. While we are all scared and anxious to step out even for a few minutes, brands like Dunzo, Medlife and Housejoy are making sure that we are all safely cooped at home. From catering to the ever-increasing demand to coming up with creative solutions like contact-less delivery that ensure the safety of their




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Lucy Mecklenburgh shares candid breastfeeding snap with newborn son Roman

The former TOWIE star, 28, shared a candid snap of her feeding her baby boy as she took to her Results With Bump Instagram page on Saturday morning.




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Pregnant Danielle Armstrong is caught enjoying a boogie during COVID-19 lockdown

The former TOWIE star, 31, was left embarrassed as her new fiancé Tom Edney secretly filmed her enjoying a boogie in their bedroom in an Instagram post shared on Monday.




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Billi Mucklow expecting third child with footballer fiancé Andy Carroll

The former TOWIE star, 31, has announced she's expecting her third child with footballer fiancé Andy, also 31, in a sweet Instagram post shared on Wednesday.




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Ferne McCann flaunts her gym honed physique in a VERY sexy black lacey thong

The beauty made the most of self-isolation on Saturday by enjoying morning yoga and sharing three stunning mirror selfies from her Essex pad




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Michelle Keegan shares rare snap of her home with lavish Koi Carp pond and bridge

The Our Girl actress, 32, took to Instagram to post a picture of her incredible Koi Carp pond complete with a bridge.




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Amy Childs reveals daughter Polly, 2, calls her grandfather Billy 'dad' as ex is in prison

The former TOWIE star, 29, has revealed her daughter Polly, two, calls her grandfather 'dad' after the TV star's jailbird ex, Bradley, went back behind bars last year.




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Lauren Pope shares gorgeous selfie of her bump as she candidly discusses isolation 

The former TOWIE star looked radiant in a pair of simple grey joggers teamed with a Calvin Klein bralette. 




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Lydia Bright performs cartwheels in her garden six weeks after welcoming baby girl Loretta Rose

The former TOWIE star, 30, proved she's back to working out as she treated fans to a glimpse of her outdoor exercise session on Instagram on Monday.




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Ferne McCann shows off her incredible physique in a barely-there bikini

The former TOWIE star, 29, looked incredible in the nude and orange two-piece as she posed in her vast walk-in wardrobe




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Lauren Goodger showcases her bronzed figure as she slips into mismatched lilac thong bikini

The reality star, 33, showed off her incredible figure as she slipped into a mismatched bikini to sunbathe in her garden in Essex on Thursday.




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Olly Murs calls Mark Wright an 'annoying f****r' as he challenges him to shave his 'blond barnet'

The singer, 35, took to Instagram in mock outrage on Saturday after Mark Wright challenged him to lose his precious blond barnet.




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Ferne McCann looks phenomenal in orange bikini as she enjoys a dip in the hot tub with Sunday 

She has had her hands full looking after her daughter in lockdown. So Ferne McCann kept things casual on Monday as she enjoyed a dip in the hot tub with two-year-old Sunday.




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TOWIE's Chloe Ross showcases her taut midriff in a black crop top as she takes her dog for a walk

The former TOWIE star, 27, donned a protective mask and howcased a glimpse of her taut midriff as she took a break from lockdown to walk her dog in Chigwell, Essex on Thursday.




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Pregnant Danielle Armstrong showcases her growing baby bump in a black dress

The former TOWIE star, 31, looked radiant in a light blue denim shirt over her black maternity dress as she shared a selfie to Instagram.




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Michelle Keegan showcases her pert posterior in mom jeans as she shares throwback snap

The Our Girl star, 32, took to Instagram to share a throwback snap of herself wearing the item of clothing.




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Newly engaged Laura Whitmore showcases her slender physique as she joins Mark Wright for a workout

The Love Island presenter, 34, followed the former TOWIE star's, 33, exercise session from home, on Monday, with the pair taking to Instagram Live to share the class with their followers




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Ferne McCann leaves fans in hysterics after daughter Sunday, 2, copies her and says 'f**k'

The awkward scene came about while the former TOWIE star, 29, was cooking dinner and accidentally spilt something on her new hob.




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Billi Mucklow and Andy Carroll seen for first time since announcing they're expecting third child

The former TOWIE star displayed her growing bump in tight sportswear as she and Newcastle player Andy walked their dogs in the sunshine on Friday.




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Lydia Bright looks incredible as she showcases her postpartum body in a white crop top

The former TOWIE star, 30, also took to Instagram to share several sweet snaps of a baby sensory class she made for daughter Loretta, two-months, in her garden.




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Ferne McCann exhibits her washboard abs and pert derriere in scanty lingerie set

Ferne McCann looked incredible as she slipped into scanty lingerie for a sizzling social media video on Tuesday.




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First Time Mum EXCLUSIVE: Ferne McCann gives fans a tour of daughter Sunday's, 2, playroom

The former TOWIE star, 29, has recently moved into a new house and has been showing the settling process on the show.




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Ferne McCann showcases her abs in black crop top as she poses up a storm before heading out on a run

The former TOWIE star, 29, took to Instagram once again on Saturday.




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Joey Essex speaks candidly about his mother's suicide as he leaves Celebrity SAS viewers in tears

The former TOWIE star moved viewers to tears when emotionally discussing his mother's suicide on Monday night's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins. 




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Gemma Collins showcases her new isolation haircut and incredible weight loss in stunning snap

The TOWIE star, 39, left her fans in awe as she showcased her isolation haircut and trimmed-down figure on Instagram on Friday, before revealing that her beloved pet cat Twinkle had died.




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Catherine Tyldesley's plant-based diet keeps her healthy for son

The former Coronation Street star, 36, has told how she overhauled her diet to ensure she's in the best health as possible to be around for her son for as long as she can.




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Katherine Kelly: 'I just don't care what people think about me'

The in-demand actress has gone from Coronation Street's cobbles to a lead role in the gripping drama Liar. But despite being watched by millions, she manages to walk around incognito...




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Corrie's Samia Longchambon discusses her heartbreaking miscarriage for the first time

The soap star, 37, has discussed her heartbreaking miscarriage for the first time in a candid interview, after her Corrie character Maria suffered from the same loss.




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Coronation Street's Jennie McAlpine and Georgia Taylor head for a coffee before filming

The actresses were seen chatting away together as they enjoyed a quick catch up before getting into character and filming their latest scenes.




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Coronation Street bosses 'BAN kissing scenes' in order to prevent coronavirus amongst cast

The outbreak of coronavirus in the UK has caused programmes such as Peaky Blinders and Line Of Duty to halt their filming. 




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Coronation Street forced to rewrite scripts as cast self-isolate as star reveals 'it's been tough'

Coronation Street have been forced to rewrite scripts as cast members self-isolate amid the Coronavirus crisis as star Andy Whyment revealed 'it's been a tough week'




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Coronation Street's Catherine Tyldesley celebrates Mother's Day with a series of sweet throwbacks

The soap star, 36, took to Instagram on Sunday to celebrate Mother's Day with a series of sweet photographs dedicated to her 'amazing mums'




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Coronation Street set left vacant as filming is suspended amid coronavirus pandemic

The set of Coronation Street appeared eerily-quiet on Monday, after ITV announced production on the long-running soap was suspended from this week due to the coronavirus pandemic.




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Ryan Thomas is forced to keep daughter Scarlett, 11, away from newborn Roman amid COVID-19 isolation

The soap star, 35, has been forced to keep his daughter Scarlett, 11, away from his newborn son Roman as he self-isolates with fiancée Lucy, 28, amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Hollyoaks cameraman Felix Schroer passes away after suspecting he'd contracted coronavirus

Felix Schroer died after a two-month illness, which his sister reveals on Twitter he'd suspected was coronavirus, amid the ongoing pandemic.




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Corrie's Kym Marsh 'lands her first major TV role since quitting soap as she joins The Syndicate'

She departed her role as Michelle Connor in December 2019, after almost 14 years of playing the popular character on long-running ITV soap Coronation Street.




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Doctors turns 20: How medical soap gave Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge her first acting break

Fleabag's Phoebe Waller-Bridge, Game of Thrones' Emilia Clarke and The Crown's Claire Foy are just some of the names to have appeared on the programme since its launch on 26 March 2000.




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Coronation Street stars Joe Duttine and Sally Carman announce they're ENGAGED

The soap couple announced the exciting news on Twitter, with a snap of Sally's sparkling engagement ring, while Joe joked that coronavirus can 'f**k off.'




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Catherine Tyldesley dresses up as eccentric alter-ego Olga Keff AGAIN

Catherine Tyldesley got into character once more in a bizarre cooking video during lockdown on Tuesday.




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Catherine Tyldesley shares sweet video with son Alfie

The former Coronation Street star, 36, shared a sweet rendition of the Barney classic tune I Love You as she kissed and cuddled her son, five, in the video she shared on Instagram on Wednesday.




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Coronation Street cast 'panicking' as new contract talks are 'put on hold' amid coronavirus pandemic

Coronation Street cast members are reportedly panicking after new contract talks have been put on hold amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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Moment a woman in isolation hacks her hair off with a knife because she doesn't have scissors 

Corrie Walker had booked herself in for a hair cut but it was indefinitely delayed after New Zealand went into lockdown on March 25.




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Coronation Street recasts Dev Alahan's son Aadi

Coronation Street viewers will be doing a double take next week when they see Dev Alahan's [Jimmi Harkishin] son Aadi.




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Catherine Tyldesley shares a glamorous throwback snap as she laments the coronavirus lockdown

The former Coronation Street star, 36, slipped her svelte physique in a tiger-printed satin dress as she hearkened back to times when she was 'allowed to play out.'




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Catherine Tyldesley transforms into her alter-ego Olga Keff for a hilarious social distance PSA

The Coronation Street star, 36, donned a brown wig and a drawn-on unibrow to remind fans to keep at least two metres away from others during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Helen Flanagan showcases her washboard abs in a red dotty bikini

The former Coronation Street actress, 29, took to Instagram to post a collection of photos as she relaxed with daughter Delilah, 22-months, in the garden.




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Hollyoaks stars wear blue in honour of late cameraman Felix Schroer on the day of his funeral

Cast members including Sarah Jayne Dunn and Stephanie Waring honoured their colleague by wearing blue in snaps they shared to Instagram, after his death in March of suspected coronavirus.




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Alexandra Mardell showcases her VERY bold new do' as she dyes her locks purple

Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap shared on Saturday after the actress dyed her hair purple in lockdown.