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): October 26, 2010
SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
     
1-13395   56-201079
(Commission File Number)   (IRS Employer Identification No.)
     
6415 Idlewild Road, Suite 109    
Charlotte, North Carolina   28212
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (704) 566-2400
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
 
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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
     On October 26, 2010, we issued a press release announcing results for our fiscal quarter and nine month period ended September 30, 2010.
     A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1. A copy of the earnings call presentation materials is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.2.
Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
     On October 26, 2010, we issued a press release announcing the approval of a quarterly cash dividend.
     A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.3.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
     (d) Exhibits.
  99.1   Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated October 26, 2010
 
  99.2   Earnings call presentation materials
 
  99.3   Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated October 26, 2010

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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.
         
  SONIC AUTOMOTIVE, INC.
 		  
  By:   /s/ Stephen K. Coss    
    Stephen K. Coss   
    Senior Vice President and General Counsel   
 
Dated: October 26, 2010

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit No.   Description
 
    
99.1
  Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated October 26, 2010
99.2
  Earnings call presentation materials
99.3
  Press release of Sonic Automotive, Inc. dated October 26, 2010

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