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: April 15, 2009
(Date of earliest event reported)

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

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)

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:

[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 8.01 Other Events.

     On April 15, 2009, Lithia Motors issued a press release announcing the progress on store divestitures and further retirement of outstanding convertible notes. A complete 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 Press Release

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:	April 15, 2009	By:	/s/ Kenneth E. Roberts
			Kenneth E. Roberts
			Assistant Secretary

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