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AutoNation
AddedFeb 13, 2024
UpdatedJul 4, 2026
AutoNation

AutoNation

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AutoNation, Inc. is a leading US automotive retailer, offering new and used vehicles, parts, services, and finance from its Florida base.

HQ
Fort Lauderdale, FL, US
Founded
1996
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AutoNation, Inc., founded in 1996 and headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is a leading automotive retailer in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Domestic, Import, and Premium Luxury. AutoNation's core mission is to provide a comprehensive range of automotive products and services, including new and used vehicles, parts, repair and maintenance services, wholesale parts, and collision services. Additionally, they offer automotive finance and insurance products, focusing on delivering a seamless and customer-centric car buying experience.

Notable figures associated with AutoNation include its founder H. Wayne Huizenga, a prominent entrepreneur. The company has received significant investment from various institutional investors over the years. Key achievements include becoming the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. by sales volume and pioneering the "1Price" pre-owned vehicle sales model, which eliminates haggling and pressure from the car-buying process. AutoNation's impact is evident in its extensive network of dealerships and its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction in the automotive retail industry.

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AutoNation - Quick Facts

Who are AutoNation's competitors?

Companies similar to AutoNation include Autozone, Autobuy, Group 1 Automotive and Advance Auto Parts.

When was AutoNation founded?

AutoNation was founded in 1996.

Where is AutoNation's headquarters located?

AutoNation's headquarters is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, US.

How many employees does AutoNation have?

AutoNation has 23,600 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

AutoNation - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • United States
Revenue
  • Transactional
Main Product
  • Parts
  • Vehicles
Tags
  • eCommerce
  • Retail
Unique IDs
  • secCik: 0000350698
  • ticker: AN
NAICS
  • 440000Retail Trade
  • 441000Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
  • 441100Automobile Dealers
SIC
  • 5500Automotive Dealers And Gasoline Service Stations
Show 11 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 110000Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
  • 111000Crop Production
  • 111900Other Crop Farming
  • 111990All Other Crop Farming
  • 111998All Other Miscellaneous Crop Farming
SIC
  • 100Agricultural Production-crops
  • 190General Farms, Primarily Crop
  • 191General Farms, Primarily Crop
  • 5510Motor Vehicle Dealers (new And Used)
  • 5000Wholesale Trade-durable Goods
  • 5900Miscellaneous Retail