For the first time, the public dealer group’s F&I profit per deal average surpassed the $1,500 mark. Officials said the company will continue to emphasize F&I product sales as it preps for the launch of an AutoNation-branded maintenance contract later this year.
Read More →The dealer group realized its 17th consecutive quarter of double-digit year-over-year growth in earnings per share, with net income from continuing operations reaching a record $117 million in the end-of-year quarter.
Read More →Mike Maroone will be retiring as AutoNation's president and COO in April. He will be replaced by current CEO Mike Jackson and senior executive Bill Berman.
Read More →Autobytel executives said that despite talk of AutoNation and other dealer groups moving away from third-party lead providers, the company has seen a 26% increase in third-quarter revenue thanks to its lead generation services.
Read More →The dealer group reported this week that its F&I operations achieved a record per-copy average of $1,401 in the third quarter. Officials also announced plans to cut spending on third-party lead providers 'every quarter' in order to invest in its own online presence.
Read More →All of AutoNation’s 270 dealerships now have approval to implement the DealersLink suite of tools at any of their locations.
Read More →AutoNation has acquired luxury dealership group Barrier Motors in Bellevue, Wash., adding Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue, Barrier Audi, Barrier Porsche and Barrier Volvo.
Read More →AutoNation reported during its second-quarter investor call that it has installed the NADA’s Fair Credit Compliance Program in nine stores. Officials also provided an update on the company’s digital push.
Read More →F&I gross profit per vehicle retailed reached a record $1,407 for the nation’s largest dealer group, but the achievement was overshadowed by the warning executives issued to lead providers.
Read More →AutoNation’s chief executive says he doesn’t expect the CFPB to eliminate rate participation, but he admits to not knowing ‘the end of the story yet.’
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