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Editorial: Lithia's strategic pivot on M&A implies price ceiling on car dealership buy-sells

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March 02, 2024 05:00 AM

Lithia Motors Inc.'s sudden acquisition strategy pivot poses an industrywide question: Have dealership prices reached their ceiling?

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