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AutoNation Stock Continues to Rev Up

The automotive retailer’s Q1 2021 adjusted earnings skyrocketed 207% year over year with adjusted earnings of $2.79 per share.

NADA: AutoNation Chairman and CEO Mike Jackson Talks COVID-19 Impact

AutoNation chairman and CEO, Mike Jackson, discussed safe operating procedures and much more during his appearance on CNBC’s Squawk Box on Sunday, May 9.

HGreg.com Acquires Massive South Florida Nissan Dealership

Canadian auto group HGreg.com has added an eighth Florida dealership to its roster, acquiring the former AutoNation Nissan Kendall, one of America’s biggest Nissan stores.

AutoNation, Sonic Set Records as Publics Grow PVR

All six of America’s big publicly traded dealership groups enjoyed year-over-year gains in F&I profit per vehicle retailed in Q3, led by record highs at AutoNation and Sonic Automotive.

Recall Sweep Targets AutoNation Dealerships

The U.S. PIRG Education Fund issued a damning report after finding one in every nine used vehicles for sale at 28 AutoNation-owned locations in 12 states is subject to an open recall.

AutoNation’s Blackwell Joins NuVinAir as SVP

NuVinAir Global has named former AutoNation and CarMax executive Troy Blackwell senior vice president of global operations.

AutoNation Nears $2,000 PVR as Big Groups Grow F&I

The nation’s six largest publicly traded dealer groups all increased F&I profit per vehicle retailed in the second quarter, led by AutoNation’s $1,926 per copy and Lithia Motors’ segment-leading 11% improvement.

Liebert Out, Miller in as AutoNation CEO

Cheryl Miller has been promoted from CFO to president and CEO at AutoNation, replacing Carl Liebert, an auto retail outsider who took over as chief executive for founder Mike Jackson just four months ago.

Report: Slow Sales Aside, Auto Groups Outperform Market

Kerrigan Advisors analysts say the stock prices for America’s seven publicly traded dealership groups are outpacing the broader U.S. equity markets and could soar higher on lower interest rates and new trucks.

Carvana Crashes Used-Vehicle Dealer Rankings

Carvana broke into the top 10 in its first appearance on Automotive News’ list of the nation's Top 100 Used Retailers, more than doubling its output to more than 94,000 units and outpacing the Asbury, Larry H. Miller, and Ken Garff groups.