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: April 24, 2013
(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)
150 N. Bartlett St, 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)


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Item 8.01. Other Events


On April 24, 2013, Lithia Motors, Inc. announced a $0.13 per share cash dividend, to be paid on May 24, 2012 to shareholders of record as of May 10, 2012.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
            99.1       Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated April 24, 2013


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: April 24, 2013
LITHIA MOTORS, INC.

By:  /s/ Christopher S. Holzshu                    
     Christopher S. Holzshu
     SVP and CFO


Exhibit Index Exhibit No. Description 99.1 Press Release of Lithia Motors, Inc. dated April 24, 2013