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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001102624-16-003328
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20160901
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20160901
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20160901

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:		161864530

	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: September 01, 2016</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 September 1, 2016 , Lithia Motors, Inc., an Oregon corporation, announced the acquisition of a Volkswagen store in Freehold, New Jersey. 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 September 01, 2016</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: September 01, 2016<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 / Chief Accounting Officer</i><br>
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<td align=center>99.1</td>
<td align=center>Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated September 01, 2016</td>
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<DESCRIPTION>PRESS RELEASE
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<b>Lithia Announces Grand Opening of Volkswagen Store </b>
<p>MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwired - September 01, 2016) -  Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) has been awarded a Volkswagen franchise in Freehold, New Jersey. The store is open and operating as DCH Volkswagen of Freehold and will add $35 million in estimated annual revenues.
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Bryan DeBoer, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "We are pleased to expand our partnership with Volkswagen and to increase our presence in New Jersey as DCH Volkswagen of Freehold is our fourth store in the Freehold market. This allows us a greenfield expansion opportunity as we continue to grow our store footprint in both DCH and Lithia markets."
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<b>About Lithia<br>
</b>Lithia Motors, Inc. is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States and is among the fastest growing companies in the Fortune 500. Lithia sells 31 brands of new vehicles and all brands of used vehicles at 141 stores in 15 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts. In addition, Lithia 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
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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 Chief Accounting Officer
(541) 618-5748


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