Lithia Motors, Inc. is an operator of automotive franchises and a retailer of new and used vehicles and services. The Company sells new and used cars and light trucks and replacement parts; provides vehicle maintenance, warranty, paint and repair services; and arranges related financing, service contracts, protection products and credit insurance. As of February 24, 2012, it offered 25 brands of new vehicles and all brands of used vehicles in 86 stores in the United States and online. Its dealerships are primarily located throughout the Western and Midwestern regions of the United States. In April 2011, it acquired the assets of Mercedes-Benz of Portland, Oregon, Mercedes Benz of Wilsonville, Oregon and Rasmussen BMW/MINI in Portland, Oregon from the Don Rasmussen Group. In October 2011, it acquired the assets of Fresno Subaru from Herwaldt Automotive Group. In 2011, it sold three stores. In May 2012, it acquired Jerry Chambers Chevrolet Cadillac in Bellingham, Washington.