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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-14-000145
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20140204
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20140204
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20140204

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:		14570059

	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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<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: February  04, 2014</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>
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<b>Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure</b></b><br>
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On February 4, 2014, Lithia Motors, Inc., an Oregon corporation, announced the acquisition of a Honda store in Hawaii. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as 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 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 February  04, 2014</a></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: February  04, 2014<br>
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<b>LITHIA MOTORS, INC.</b>
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By: <u>&nbsp;/s/ John F. North III &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; </u> <br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;John F. North III<br>
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<i>VP Finance / Corporate Controller</i><br>
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<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated February  04, 2014</td>
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<DESCRIPTION>LITHIA MOTORS, INC. PRESS RELEASE
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<b>Lithia Expands to State of Hawaii; Announces Acquisition of Honda Store </b>
<p>MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwired - February  04, 2014) -  <b> </b>Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) announced that we acquired Island Honda of Kahului, Hawaii. The store adds $30 million in estimated annual revenues and is our first store on the island of Maui.
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Bryan DeBoer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are excited to expand our base of operations into a new state. We seek exclusive franchises in the markets we serve and believe operating the only Honda store on Maui, with a population of 144,000, will compliment this strategy. We are excited to welcome the team at Island Honda to the Lithia family. We appreciate the wonderful partnership we have with American Honda Motor Company as this represents our 11th Honda location."
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<b>About Lithia<br>
</b>Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 28 brands of new vehicles and all brands of used vehicles at 95 stores in 12 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.lithiainvestorrelations.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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<b>Contact:
</b>John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748


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