FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.,
May 25, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --
AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer,
is celebrating a record-breaking 11 million vehicles sold by
thanking its community partners and customers, those who made this
momentous occasion possible. In 11 markets from coast to coast, the
company is surprising 11 customers by handing them the keys to
their vehicles, payment free.
Being a loyal AutoNation customer paid off for Kathyrn Braune and Mike
Moran this week when the management team at AutoNation Buick
GMC West Sahara and AutoNation Buick GMC Henderson handed each of
them the keys to the brand new vehicles they had planned to
purchase, payment free.
On Wednesday, May 24th,
also in celebration of the company's historic milestone, AutoNation
donated a ProMaster Van to the Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation
at The Caring Place in Las Vegas.
The Nevada Children's Cancer Foundation serves cancer patients
living in Southern Nevada who are
unable to afford the essentials of daily living while they undergo
their treatment. This foundation was established to lessen the
financial burden on patients and their families. Through
AutoNation's partnership with the Nevada Children's Cancer
Foundation, more than $40,000 has
been raised for the cause as well as a series of Public Service
Announcements discussing the importance of early detection and
prevention.
AutoNation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jackson said, "The extraordinary
accomplishment of being the first automotive company to sell 11
million vehicles is an opportunity to show our appreciation to
those who work hard every day in the fight against cancer and to
our customers who have made this historic moment possible."
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest
automotive retailer, through its bold leadership, innovation and
its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming the automotive
industry. As of March 31, 2017,
AutoNation owned and operated 372 new vehicle franchises from coast
to coast. AutoNation has sold over 11 million vehicles, the first
automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation's success
is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless experience
through customer-focused sales and service processes. Through its
Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation is committed to drive out cancer,
create awareness and support critical research. AutoNation
continues to be a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation and other cancer-related charities.
Please visit investors.autonation.com, www.autonation.com,
www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses
additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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SOURCE AutoNation, Inc.