Black Friday car deals are hard to come by even as prices soften

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There was a time when Black Friday in the car-selling business meant a flurry of big sales events at dealerships whose lots were full of new vehicles.

These days, with inventory still squeezed from supply chain disruptions, discounts are not as generous as they once were. And most autos still are not sitting on lots for long due to persistent demand — meaning dealers don't . . .