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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-13-000470
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20130424
ITEM INFORMATION:		Other Events
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20130424
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20130424

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:		13777736

	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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<TYPE>8-K
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<DESCRIPTION>LITHIA MOTORS, INC. 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: April     24, 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> 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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<b>Item 8.01. Other Events</b></b><br>
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On April 24, 2013, Lithia Motors, Inc. announced a $0.13 per share cash dividend, to be paid on May 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2012.
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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 April     24, 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: April     24, 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>SVP and CFO</i><br>
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<td width=50% align=center><b><u>Description</u></b></td>
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<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated April     24, 2013</td>
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<TYPE>EX-99
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<FILENAME>lithiamotorsinc.htm
<DESCRIPTION>LITHIA MOTORS, INC. PRESS RELEASE
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<b>Lithia Motors Increases First Quarter 2013 Dividend to $0.13 per Share </b>
<p>MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire - April     24, 2013) -  Lithia (NYSE: LAD) announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a dividend for the first quarter 2013 and increased the amount to $0.13 per share. Lithia will pay the dividend May 24, 2013 to shareholders of record on May 10, 2013.
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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 88 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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For additional information on Lithia Motors, contact
John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748


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