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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonApril 23, 2015

AutoNation's PVR Average Surpasses $1,500

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.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonFebruary 5, 2015

AutoNation Posts Record Fourth Quarter

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.

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NewsJanuary 20, 2015

AutoNation President and COO to Retire in April

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.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonNovember 6, 2014

Autobytel Unfazed by AutoNation’s Stance on Third-Party Leads

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.

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Newsby Brittany-Marie SwansonOctober 30, 2014

AutoNation to Cut Spending on Third-Party Lead Providers

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.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2014

Dealerslink Joins AutoNation Preferred Vendor List

All of AutoNation’s 270 dealerships now have approval to implement the DealersLink suite of tools at any of their locations.

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NewsSeptember 11, 2014

AutoNation Acquires Luxury Group Barrier Motors

AutoNation has acquired luxury dealership group Barrier Motors in Bellevue, Wash., adding Mercedes-Benz of Bellevue, Barrier Audi, Barrier Porsche and Barrier Volvo.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoJuly 24, 2014

AutoNation Discusses CFPB, Digital Push

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.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoApril 22, 2014

AutoNation Sets F&I Record, Puts Lead Providers on Notice

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.

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Newsby Gregory ArroyoFebruary 4, 2014

Move to Flats Unlikely in 2014, Says AutoNation’s Jackson

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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