UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: 08-07-08 (Date of earliest event reported)

Lithia Motors, Inc. (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Oregon		0-21789		93 - 0572810
(State or Other Jurisdiction of		(Commission File		(IRS Employer
Incorporation or Organization)		Number)		Identification No.)

360 E. Jackson Street Medford, Oregon 97501 (address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) 541-776-6868 Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code Not applicable (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02      Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

     On August 07, 2008, Lithia Motors, Inc. issued a press release announcing financial results for the 2nd quarter of 2008. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01		Financial Statements and Exhibits.
		(a)		Not applicable.
		(b)		Not applicable.
		(c)		Not applicable.
		(d)		Exhibits.
				Exhibit 99.1.

SIGNATURES

     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.

						LITHIA MOTORS, INC.
						(Registrant)
Date:		08-07-08		By:		/s/ Kenneth E. Roberts
						Kenneth E. Roberts
						Assistant Secretary

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