8-K

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 21, 2009
(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)

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:

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure

     On April 21, 2009, Lithia Motors, Inc. issued a press release announcing that its first quarter 2009 earnings will be released on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:05 p.m., PT. Lithia will conduct a conference call to discuss its first quarter earnings at 2:00 p.m. PT. Interested parties are invited to join the call by dialing 973-409-9255 the conference ID# is 95124108. Please call 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call. To listen live on the Lithia Motors website: Log-on to www.Lithia.com go to Investor Relations and click on the Conference Call Icon. A replay will be available at the Investor Relations section of the Lithia Motors website. 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 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 21, 2009	By:	/s/ Kenneth E. Roberts
			Kenneth E. Roberts
			Assistant Secretary

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

Lithia Motors First Quarter 2009 Earnings Release and Conference Call Scheduled for April 29, 2009

MEDFORD, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 21, 2009-- Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:LAD) today announced that its first quarter 2009 earnings will be released on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 1:05 p.m. PT.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 2:00 p.m. PT. HOW TO PARTICIPATE: DOMESTIC CALLS: 973-409-9255 CONFERENCE ID #: 95124108

Please call in at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call.

To listen LIVE on our website or for REPLAY: Log-on to www.Lithia.com – Go to Investor Relations – and click on the Conference Call Icon.

A playback of the conference call will be available on the same day, approximately two hours after completion of the call, and will be available until May 8, 2009. The playback can be accessed by calling 800-642-1687 (access code: 95124108) or by visiting the Investor Relations section of the Lithia Motors website; www.Lithia.com.

About Lithia

Lithia Motors, Inc. is a Fortune 700 Company, selling 27 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 93 stores, which are located within 13 states. Internet sales are centralized at www.Lithia.com. Lithia also sells used vehicles; arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.

Additional Information

For additional information on Lithia Motors, contact the Investor Relations Department: 541-776-6591 or log-on to: www.lithia.com – go to Investor Relations.

Source: Lithia Motors, Inc.

Lithia Motors
Investor Relations, 541-776-6591
www.lithia.com – go to Investor Relations

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Reform Act of 1995

With the exception of historical information, the matters discussed or incorporated by reference in this Annual Report include forward-looking statements. These statements are necessarily subject to risk and uncertainty. Actual results could differ materially from those projected in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks including those set forth from time to time in the Company's filings with the SEC. These risk factors include, but are not limited to, the cyclical nature of automobile sales and the intense competition in the automobile retail industry, the Company's ability to negotiate profitable acquisitions, and the ability to secure manufacturer approvals for such acquisitions.