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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 (Date of earliest event reported): April 2, 2009

Lithia Motors, Inc.
(Exact Name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Oregon  0-21789  93 - 0572810 
(State or other jurisdiction of  (Commission File Number)  (IRS Employer Identification No.) 
incorporation) 
360 E. Jackson Street 
Medford, Oregon 97501 
(Address of Principal Executive Office) 

Registrant's telephone number including area code 541-776-6868

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 1.01    Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement

     By an agreement dated effective March 31, 2009, Lithia Motors, Inc. and U.S. Bank, N.A., as agent for the lenders under the credit facility, amended the Loan Agreement, dated August 31, 2006. The Sixth Amendment to Loan Agreement modifies the financial covenants for Total Net Worth, and Current Ratio; reduces the maximun amount of the revolving loan commitment and swingline commitment to be provided under the credit facility; and approves divestiture of certain assets. A copy of the Sixth Amendment to Loan Agreement is attached to this report.

Item 9.01   Financial Statements and Exhibits.

    (a)     

  Not applicable.

    (b)     

  Not applicable.

    (c)        Not applicable.
    (d)

  Exhibits.

   

    10.1 Sixth Amendment to Loan Agreement

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 07, 2009  By:  /s/ Kenneth E. Roberts 
      Kenneth E. Roberts 
      Assistant Secretary