AutoNation, Inc. is America's largest Automotive Retailer. Automation's roots trace back to 1996, when current Chairman H. Wayne Huizenga invested in an Atlanta-based waste management company that later became Republic Industries, Inc. Republic Industries changed its name on April 6, 1999 to "AutoNation, Inc." Thus, AutoNation was formed in 1999. Today, the Company is the largest, pure-play automotive retail company in America.
The mission of AutoNation is:
“To be America's best run, most profitable automotive retailer.”Each AutoNation-owned dealership is a specialty retail business that draws its sales and profits from a diverse mix of retail-related activities. They include:
- New Vehicles
- Used Vehicles
- Parts and Service
- Finance and Insurance
Key Statistics:
- AutoNation holds assets of $8,824.5 millions.
- The company has made profits of $496.5 millions in 2006.
- AutoNation employs approximately 27,000 people.
- AutoNation operates across 17 states of USA.
The organization is headed by the Board of Directors. Other members of the Management include Executive Officers and other Senior Officers.
International Ranking
- AutoNation ranks 332 in the world according to the Fortune Global 500 list.
- The Forbes magazine has ranked AutoNation 737 in the world.
Recent Acquisition
- AutoNation is to Acquire Autohaus Mercedes-Benz in 2006.
- The Company completed the acquisition of two automotive retail franchises, John Roberts BMW and MINI in June, 2004.
- AutoNation completed the acquisition of three automotive retail franchises: Leesburg Honda, Leesburg Toyota and Glauser Mercedes-Benz in March, 2004.
Headquarter Address
110 S.E. Sixth StFort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Phone : 954-769-6000
Website URL: www.autonation.com
