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New car sales hit the skids, plummet 27.4%
The 11,616 new cars that hit the road last month reflected a year-on-year decline in registrations of 27.4%, the Motor Industry Association (MIA) says. Its sales and registration data show consumers have kept their foot on the brake regarding upgrading their cars, with overall nu...
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Payback time: consumers at 30-days past due hit six-year high
January typically a tough credit month, but the stress still there in February.
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