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AutoNation Expands Standalone Pre-Owned Store Footprint and Opens First of Two AutoNation USA Stores in Denver Market

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On Sept. 15, 2021, AutoNation (NYSE: AN) announced the opening of its second pre-owned vehicle store, AutoNation USA Denver 104, as part of a plan to establish five such stores this year. By 2026, AutoNation aims to operate over 130 stores nationwide, focusing on a customer-centric approach to capture more market share in the used vehicle sector. The new store emphasizes low, haggle-free pricing and facilitates vehicle sales through its 'We'll Buy Your Car' program. AutoNation continues its philanthropic efforts through its Drive Pink initiative, which has raised over $28 million for cancer research.

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  • Opening of AutoNation USA Denver 104 enhances market presence.
  • Aiming for over 130 stores by 2026 indicates expansion strategy.
  • Customer-centric policies like 1Price Pre-Owned model attract buyers.
  • Drive Pink initiative positively impacts brand reputation.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Demonstrating its commitment to exceeding Customer expectations, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE: AN), America's largest and most admired automotive retailer today announced the opening of AutoNation USA Denver 104, the second of 5 additional pre-owned vehicle stores that the company will open this year. AutoNation is projecting to have over 130 AutoNation USA stores in operation from coast-to-coast by the end of 2026. The AutoNation USA stores will continue to leverage the AutoNation brand, scale, and proven Customer-centric processes to capture a larger share of the used vehicle market.

"We are incredibly excited about the opening of AutoNation USA Denver 104. We look forward to providing a peerless Customer experience and connecting with our community through our Drive Pink initiative, which has raised and donated over $28 million for cancer research and treatment," said Jeff Thorpe, AutoNation Market President.

AutoNation USA offers a 1Price Pre-Owned model that features low, haggle-free pricing and a Customer-centric process that makes buying a pre-owned vehicle easy and allows Customers to enjoy a peerless Customer experience. Additionally, AutoNation offers "We'll Buy Your Car," which enables Customers to sell their vehicles directly to AutoNation, with no purchase necessary.

AutoNation USA Denver 104 is the first of two AutoNation stores in Denver, that the company will open this year. The store is located at 759 W 104th Avenue, Northglenn, CO 80234. AutoNation USA Denver 104 is open Monday through Saturday, 9am to 9pm. The store can be reached at (720) 703-7900 or online at www.AutoNationUSA.com.

About AutoNation, Inc. 

AutoNation, America's largest and most admired automotive retailer, is transforming the automotive industry through its bold leadership, innovation, and comprehensive brand extensions. As of June 30, 2021, AutoNation owned and operated over 300 locations from coast to coast. AutoNation has sold over 13 million vehicles, the first automotive retailer to reach this milestone. AutoNation's success is driven by a commitment to delivering a peerless experience through Customer-focused sales and service processes. Since 2013, AutoNation has raised over $28 million to drive out cancer, create awareness, and support critical research through its DRIVE PINK initiative, which was officially branded in 2015.

Please visit www.autonation.com, investors.autonation.com, www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson , and www.twitter.com/AutoNation , where AutoNation discloses additional information about the Company, its business, and its results of operations. Please also visit www.autonationdrive.com , AutoNation's automotive blog, for information regarding the AutoNation community, the automotive industry, and current automotive news and trends.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements other than statements of historical fact are, or may be deemed to be, forward-looking statements. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "goals," "targets," "projects," "goals," "plans," "believes," "continues," "may," "will," "could," and variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. Statements regarding our strategic initiatives, partnerships, or investments (including the planned expansion of our AutoNation USA pre-owned vehicle stores); pending acquisitions; and our investments in digital and online capabilities and other brand extension strategies; as well as statements regarding our expectations for the future performance of our business (including with respect to new and pre-owned vehicle sales targets), and the automotive retail industry, and other statements that describe our objectives, goals, or plans, are forward-looking statements. Our forward-looking statements reflect our current expectations concerning future results and events, and they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors that are difficult to predict and may cause our actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance, and achievements expressed or implied by these statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other factors include, among others: economic conditions, including changes in consumer demand, unemployment rates, interest rates, fuel prices, and tariffs; our ability to implement successfully our strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investments, including the planned expansion of our AutoNation USA stores; our ability to identify, acquire, and build out suitable locations in a timely manner; our ability to acquire and integrate successfully new franchises; restrictions imposed by vehicle manufacturers and our ability to obtain manufacturer approval for acquisitions; our ability to develop successfully our digital and online capabilities and other brand extension strategies; supply chain disruptions and inventory availability; our ability to maintain and enhance our retail brands and reputation and to attract consumers to our own digital channels; our ability to attain planned sales volumes within our expected time frames; new and used vehicle margins; our ability to successfully implement and maintain expense controls; the success and financial viability and the incentive and marketing programs of vehicle manufacturers and distributors with which we hold franchises; the response by federal, state, and local governments and other third parties to, and the economic impacts of, the COVID-19 pandemic; natural disasters and other adverse weather events; the resolution of legal and administrative proceedings; regulatory factors affecting our business, including fuel economy requirements; the announcement of safety recalls; factors affecting our goodwill and other intangible asset impairment testing; and other factors described in our news releases and filings made under the securities laws, including, among others, our Annual Reports on Form 10-K, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and our Current Reports on Form 8-K. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release speak only as of the date of this news release, and we undertake no obligation to update these forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.

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FAQ

What is the significance of AutoNation's new store opening in Denver?

AutoNation USA Denver 104 signifies the company's expansion into the pre-owned vehicle market and enhances its presence in Denver.

How many AutoNation USA stores are projected to open by 2026?

AutoNation plans to operate over 130 AutoNation USA stores nationwide by the end of 2026.

What is the Drive Pink initiative by AutoNation?

The Drive Pink initiative raises funds for cancer research, having raised over $28 million since its inception.

What unique customer offerings does AutoNation provide?

AutoNation's 1Price Pre-Owned model and 'We'll Buy Your Car' program provide customers with hassle-free and transparent vehicle purchasing options.

When did AutoNation announce the opening of its Denver store?

AutoNation announced the opening of AutoNation USA Denver 104 on September 15, 2021.

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