Cover
Cover | Apr. 29, 2021 | Apr. 12, 2021 |
Entity Information [Line Items] | ||
Document Type | 8-K | |
Document Period End Date | Apr. 29, 2021 | |
Entity Registrant Name | LITHIA MOTORS INC | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | OR | |
Entity File Number | 001-14733 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 93-0572810 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 150 N. Bartlett Street | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Medford | |
Entity Address, State or Province | OR | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 97501 | |
City Area Code | 541 | |
Local Phone Number | 776-6401 | |
Written Communications | false | |
Soliciting Material | false | |
Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Class A common stock without par value | |
Trading Symbol | LAD | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSE | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001023128 | |
Amendment Flag | false |