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AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN) is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, and its news flow reflects both its operational scale and strategic activity. Company announcements highlight a nationwide network of dealerships that sell new and used vehicles, provide customer financing, and offer parts plus expert maintenance and repair services. News items frequently reference growth across major revenue categories, including new and used vehicle revenue, customer financial services, and after-sales revenue.
Investors and industry followers can use the AutoNation news stream to track developments such as acquisitions, facility investments, earnings results, and capital allocation decisions. Recent releases have covered the acquisition of luxury dealerships in Chicago, Illinois, the purchase of a Toyota store in Baltimore, Maryland, and the grand re-opening of the Porsche Newport Beach retail and service center in California after a ground-up redevelopment. These updates illustrate how AutoNation expands its footprint in key metropolitan markets and enhances its luxury and import brand portfolios.
AutoNation’s news also includes quarterly earnings reports and related conference call announcements, where the company discusses revenue trends, gross profit, segment performance, and the contribution of AutoNation Finance. Capital markets and governance updates, such as additional share repurchase authorizations, appear in press releases that are often incorporated into Form 8-K filings.
Another recurring theme in AutoNation’s news is its DRV PNK initiative, a year-round commitment to drive out cancer. Releases describe fundraising milestones, partnerships with hospitals and cancer organizations, and events such as the distribution of Totes for Hope to adult and pediatric patients. Readers who follow AN news can therefore monitor both the company’s financial and operational updates and its community and philanthropic activities over time.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) has announced the grand re-opening of its newly redeveloped Porsche Newport Beach retail and service center. The state-of-the-art 60,000 sq. ft. two-story facility, located at 445 East Coast Highway, features modern design elements and enhanced amenities.
The facility offers concierge-style service, dedicated host assistance, themed model exhibits, and advanced configuration tools. The service showroom includes a customer lounge with direct views of vehicle servicing. The location will serve as a community hub, hosting various events and workshops for Porsche enthusiasts.
The grand opening celebration featured entertainment, including a performance by "America's Got Talent" finalist Taylor Williamson, with attendance from Newport Beach Mayor Joe Stapleton, AutoNation leadership, and Porsche Cars North America executives.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has successfully acquired Mercedes-Benz of Chicago and Fletcher Jones Audi dealerships from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group, with the transaction closing on September 15, 2025. The acquisition, which includes related real estate, expands AutoNation's Chicago metro presence to nine dealerships, including three Mercedes-Benz and two Audi locations.
The deal was exclusively advised by The Presidio Group, representing a strategic expansion for AutoNation while allowing Fletcher Jones Automotive Group to focus on its 13 remaining dealerships in California and Nevada. The transaction demonstrates a significant portfolio management move for both parties, with AutoNation strengthening its luxury vehicle presence in Chicago while Fletcher Jones consolidates its operations in core West Coast markets.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has announced the acquisition of two luxury dealerships in Chicago from Fletcher Jones Automotive Group - Fletcher Jones Audi and Mercedes-Benz of Chicago. The acquisition, effective September 15, 2025, represents approximately $325M in annual revenue and 4,500 retail new and used vehicle annual unit sales.
The deal expands AutoNation's Chicago presence to 10 locations, including two Audi stores, three Mercedes-Benz stores, one BMW store, three Import stores, and one collision center. The acquisition brings 220 associates to AutoNation's workforce and strengthens the company's luxury brand portfolio in a key market.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN) reported strong Q2 2025 results with revenue reaching $7.0 billion, up 8% year-over-year. While GAAP EPS decreased 29% to $2.26, Adjusted EPS grew 37% to $5.46. The company achieved record After-Sales gross profit of $599 million, up 12% year-over-year.
Key operational highlights include an 8% increase in same-store new vehicle sales to 65,334 units, 6% growth in used vehicle sales to 68,398 units, and successful completion of a $700 million AN Finance asset-backed securitization. The company maintained strong liquidity of $1.8 billion and continued its share repurchase program, buying back 1.5 million shares for $254 million in H1 2025.
Segment performance showed robust growth across all divisions, with Domestic up 83%, Import up 23%, and Premium Luxury up 27% in segment income. AutoNation Finance reported improved performance with $2 million in income.
AutoNation (NYSE:AN), one of America's largest automotive retailers, has scheduled its Q2 2025 earnings release and conference call for Friday, July 25, 2025. The financial results will be released before market opening, followed by a management discussion via conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
Investors can access the conference call via telephone at 833-470-1428 (Conference ID: 114047) or through the company's investor relations website. The webcast recording will remain available until August 15, 2025, accessible through the website or by calling 866-813-9403.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has successfully completed its first asset-backed securitization (ABS) through its captive finance company, raising $700 million in funding for its automobile loan portfolio. The transaction secured a competitive weighted-average fixed interest rate of 4.90% and achieved an initial 98% advance rate.
The offering size was increased by $200 million from the initial target, demonstrating strong market demand. CEO Mike Manley highlighted that the interest rate was lower than the cost of the debt it will replace, and the transaction freed up additional capital to support the company's capital allocation priorities.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) reported Q1 2025 results with revenue of $6.7 billion, up 4% year-over-year on a same-store basis. The company achieved EPS of $4.45 and adjusted EPS of $4.68, down 1% and up 4% respectively compared to last year.
Key highlights include:
- New vehicle revenue increased 10% to $3.2 billion
- Record After-Sales gross profit of $568 million
- Same-store new vehicle retail unit sales up 7% to 62,379 units
- Used vehicle retail unit sales declined 2% to 66,787 units
During Q1, AutoNation completed $70 million in acquisitions adding $220 million in annualized revenue. The company also repurchased 1.4 million shares for $225 million at approximately $165 per share.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has appointed Jeremy Tucker as its new Chief Marketing Officer, effective April 21, 2025, reporting to CEO Mike Manley. Tucker, an award-winning marketing executive, joins from Spin Master where he served as EVP, Global CMO and Chief Franchise Officer.
Tucker brings extensive experience from prominent roles at major companies, including Planet Fitness where he led digital transformation and membership growth, Nissan Motor Company where he achieved four consecutive years of market share growth, and The Walt Disney Company where he enhanced the Disney Princess franchise's global market share.
He replaces Rich Lennox, who served as CMO for two years. Tucker holds bachelor's degrees in Business Administration and Fine Art from Louisiana State University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.
AutoNation (NYSE: AN) has scheduled its first quarter 2025 earnings release and conference call for Friday, April 25, 2025. The financial results for Q1 ending March 31, 2025, will be released before market opening, followed by a management discussion via conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
The conference call will be accessible via phone at 833-470-1428 (Conference ID: 769886) and through AutoNation's investor relations website. The webcast recording will remain available until May 16, 2025, through the website or by calling 866-813-9403.
AutoNation operates as one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, providing new and used vehicles, financing, parts, and maintenance services through its nationwide dealership network.
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