Form 3 Filing for Katherine Macaddino

This filing reports that Katherine Macaddino, Sr. Vice President of People at Lithia Motors, Inc., directly owns 1160 shares of the company's common stock following a transaction. The filing also includes a Power of Attorney document, signed on January 27, 2026, appointing Kevin Cundick, Edward Impert, Alyse Ringrose, and Tina Miller as attorneys-in-fact to execute and file Section 16 reports (Forms 3, 4, and 5) on her behalf. The Power of Attorney remains in effect until Macaddino is no longer required to file these reports, and it clarifies that neither the attorneys-in-fact nor the company are assuming her compliance responsibilities under the Exchange Act. The company will use commercially reasonable efforts to file reports on her behalf but notes potential challenges.