Q4 new-vehicle gross profits drop for big 6 public dealers | Suppliers come through UAW strike better than expected | Japan giants face big challenges in EV age | Hyundai's bet on sedans

High interest rates, more expensive vehicles and a steadier supply chain are reducing new-vehicle gross profit, but it is still higher than pre-pandemic levels.

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