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 Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: July 06, 2011 (Date of earliest event reported)
Lithia Motors, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
OR (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	001-14733 (Commission File Number)	93-0572810 (IRS Employer Identification Number)
360 E. Jackson Street, Medford, OR (Address of principal executive offices)		97501 (Zip Code)
541-776-6401 (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:

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

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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

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

Item 8.01. Other Events

On July 6, 2011, the Company issued a press release scheduling its second quarter 2011 earnings release on Wednesday, July 27, 2011. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(a) Financial statements:
            None
(b) Pro forma financial information:
            None
(c) Shell company transactions:
            None
(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated July 06, 2011

SIGNATURE

      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.

Dated: July 06, 2011
LITHIA MOTORS, INC. By:  /s/ Christopher Holzshu                    
     Christopher Holzshu
     SVP and CFO

Exhibit Index
Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated July 06, 2011

EX-99

Lithia Motors Schedules Release of Second Quarter 2011 Results

MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire - July 06, 2011) - Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE: LAD) today announced that its second quarter 2011 earnings will be released before the market opens on Wednesday, July 27, 2011.

CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION

A conference call to discuss the earnings results is scheduled for the same day at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time.

How to Participate
The conference call may be accessed by telephone at 877-407-8029. To listen live on our website or for replay, visit Investor Relations on www.lithia.com and click on webcasts. A playback of the conference call will be available on July 27, 2011 through August 4, 2011 by calling 877-660-6853 (Conference ID: 374114 Account: 305).

About Lithia
Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States and a Fortune 800 company. Lithia sells 27 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 86 stores, which are located in 12 states. 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.

Sites
www.lithia.com
www.lithiacares.com
www.lithiajobs.com

Lithia Motors on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/LithiaMotors

Lithia Life on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lithia-Lifecom/34360183908?ref=ts

Lithia Life on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/user/LithiaLife

Lithia Life on Twitter
http://twitter.com/LithiaLife

For additional information on Lithia Motors, contact
John North
VP Finance and Controller
(541) 618-5748