Feb. 1, 2024 | Lithia closes Pendragon megadeal; growing EV polarization

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Lithia closes on its nearly $500 million purchase of UK retail group Pendragon. Toyota and Honda sales roll on in January, while Hyundai and Kia slip. Plus, Republican political consultant Mike Murphy joins the show to talk about how automakers and retailers can counteract growing polarization over EVs.

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