Lithia Motors Increases First Quarter 2012 Dividend to $0.10 per Share

MEDFORD, OR -- (Marketwire) -- 04/25/12 -- Lithia (NYSE: LAD) announced that the Board of Directors has authorized a dividend for the first quarter 2012 and increased the amount to $0.10 per share. Lithia will pay the dividend May 25, 2012 to shareholders of record on May 11, 2012.

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Lithia Motors, Inc. is the ninth largest automotive retailer in the United States. Lithia sells 25 brands of new and all brands of used vehicles at 83 stores, which are located in 11 states. Lithia also arranges finance, warranty, and credit insurance contracts; and provides vehicle parts, maintenance, and repair services at all of its locations.

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