Form 3 Filing for Charles Douglas Lietz

This filing is a Form 3, which reports initial beneficial ownership of securities. Charles Douglas Lietz, an officer of Lithia Motors, Inc. (Sr. Vice President, Finance), reported direct ownership of 5790 shares of Lithia Motors Inc Common Stock following a transaction. The filing also includes a Power of Attorney document, signed on January 28, 2026, by Charles Lietz, appointing attorneys-in-fact to execute and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) on his behalf. The Power of Attorney clarifies that the attorneys-in-fact and the company do not assume Lietz's responsibility for compliance with Section 16 of the Exchange Act. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Lietz is no longer required to file such reports or until it is revoked.