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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-13-000073
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20130123
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130123
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130123

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			LITHIA MOTORS INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0001023128
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	RETAIL-AUTO DEALERS & GASOLINE STATIONS [5500]
		IRS NUMBER:				930572810
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			OR
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-14733
		FILM NUMBER:		13541554

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET
		CITY:			MEDFORD
		STATE:			OR
		ZIP:			97501
		BUSINESS PHONE:		541-776-6401

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		150 NORTH BARTLETT STREET
		CITY:			MEDFORD
		STATE:			OR
		ZIP:			97501
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<FILENAME>lithiamotors8k.htm
<DESCRIPTION>LITHIA MOTORS 8-K
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<B>UNITED STATES</B><br>
<B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION</B><br>
Washington, D.C. 20549<p>
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<p><b>FORM 8-K<p>
CURRENT REPORT
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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the<br>Securities Exchange Act of 1934
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<b>Date of Report: January   23, 2013</b><br>
(Date of earliest event reported)<br><br>
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<b>Lithia Motors, Inc.</b><br>
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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<b>OR</b><br>
(State or other jurisdiction <br>of incorporation)
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<b>001-14733</b><br>
(Commission File Number)
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<b>93-0572810</b><br>
(IRS Employer <br>Identification Number)
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<b>150 N. Bartlett St, Medford, OR</b><br>
(Address of principal executive offices)
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<b>97501</b><br>
(Zip Code)
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<b>541-776-6401</b><br>(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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<b>Not Applicable</b><br>(Former Name or Former Address, if changed since last report)<br>
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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:<br>
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 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)<br>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)<br>
 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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 <dd><font face="wingdings">o</font> Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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<b>Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure</b></b><br>
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On January 23, 2013, Lithia Motors, Inc., an Oregon corporation, announced its plans to conduct a conference call following the release of financial results for the third quarter 2012. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as
<br>Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated in this Item 7.01 by reference.
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<br>As provided in General Instruction B.2. of Form 8-K, the information in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference in this Item 7.01 shall not be deemed to be "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"), nor shall such information be deemed
<br>incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
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<b>Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits</b></b><br />
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<b>(d) Exhibits</b><br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;  99.1 &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; <a href="lithiamotorsinc.htm">Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated January   23, 2013</a></b>
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<b><center>SIGNATURE</center></b>
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&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
              signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.<p>
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Dated: January   23, 2013<br>
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<b>LITHIA MOTORS, INC.</b>
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By: <u>&nbsp;/s/ Christopher S. Holzshu &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </u> <br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Christopher S. Holzshu<br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<i>Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer</i><br>
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<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated January   23, 2013</td>
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<FILENAME>lithiamotorsinc.htm
<DESCRIPTION>LITHIA MOTORS PRESS RELEASE
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<b>Lithia Motors Schedules Release of Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2012 Results </b>
<p>MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire - January   23, 2013) -  <b>Lithia Motors, Inc. </b>(NYSE: LAD) today announced that its fourth quarter and full year 2012 earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
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<b>How to Participate<br>
</b>The conference call may be accessed by telephone at (877) 407-8029. To listen live on our website or for replay, visit Investor Relations on www.lithia.com and click on webcasts. A playback of the conference call will be available on February 20, 2013 through March 6, 2013 by calling 877-660-6853 (Conference ID: 408075).
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<b>About Lithia<br>
</b>Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 27 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 87 stores, which are located in 11 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.
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<b>Sites<br>
</b>www.lithia.com<br>
www.lithiacareers.com<br>
www.assuredservice.com
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Lithia Motors on Facebook<br>
http&#58;//www.facebook.com/LithiaMotors
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Lithia Motors on Twitter<br>
http&#58;//twitter.com/lithiamotors

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Contact:
John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748


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