DENVER, May 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation, Inc.
(NYSE: AN), America's largest automotive retailer, is celebrating a
record-breaking 11 million vehicles sold by thanking its community
partners and customers, those who made this momentous occasion
possible. In 11 markets from coast to coast, the company is
surprising 11 customers and handing them the keys to their new
vehicles, with no payments.
It was Pablo Correa and his
wife's lucky day when the management team at AutoNation
Buick GMC Park Meadows handed them the keys to their brand new 2017
Encore, payment free. Mr. Correa is a missionary and his wife is an
interpreter, and they have devoted their lives to helping
others.
On Saturday, May 20th,
also in celebration of the company's historic milestone, AutoNation
will donate to Brent's Place in Aurora,
Colorado, a Chrysler ProMaster Passenger Van. Brent's Place
is the only Children's Hospital Colorado approved Safe-Clean
housing facility for immune compromised patients and their
families, providing a living environment that is essential to
healing and recovery. As a community partner, AutoNation has
donated and raised more than $200,000
for Brent's Place by holding a variety of fundraising events,
tournaments, marathons and more. Later this month, AutoNation will
receive the honor of naming the Brent's Place Parking Facility.
AutoNation Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Jackson said, "The extraordinary
accomplishment of being the first automotive company to sell 11
million vehicles is an opportunity to show our appreciation to our
community partners and our customers who have made this historic
moment possible."
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, America's largest
automotive retailer, through its bold leadership, innovation and
its comprehensive brand extensions, is transforming the automotive
industry. As of March 31, 2017,
AutoNation owned and operated 372 new vehicle franchises from coast
to coast. AutoNation has sold over 11 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. Through its
Drive Pink initiative, AutoNation is committed to drive out cancer,
create awareness and support critical research. AutoNation
continues to be a proud supporter of the Breast Cancer Research
Foundation and other cancer-related charities.
Please visit investors.autonation.com, www.autonation.com,
www.autonationdrive.com, www.twitter.com/autonation,
www.twitter.com/CEOMikeJackson, www.facebook.com/autonation, and
www.facebook.com/CEOMikeJackson, where AutoNation discloses
additional information about the Company, its business, and its
results of operations.
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