AutoNation Announces Total Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales of 28,796 in March 2014, Highest Since 2006
Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. - AutoNation Inc.'s total retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2014, as reported to the applicable automotive manufacturers, were 28,796, an increase of 6% compared to March 2013. Same-store retail new vehicle unit sales in March 2014 were 28,158, an increase of 4% compared to March 2013. Total retail new vehicle unit sales for AutoNation's operating segments in March 2014 were as follows:
9,233 for Domestic, up 9% versus March 2013,
14,183 for Import, up 3% versus March 2013, and
5,380 for Premium Luxury, up 8% versus March 2013.
Total retail new vehicle unit sales in the first quarter of 2014 were 70,217, an increase of 4% compared to the first quarter of 2013. Same-store retail new vehicle unit sales in the first quarter of 2014 were 68,682, an increase of 2% compared to the first quarter of 2013. Total retail new vehicle unit sales for AutoNation's operating segments in the first quarter of 2014 were as follows:
22,068 for Domestic, up 4% versus first quarter of 2013,
34,651 for Import, up 3% versus first quarter of 2013, and
13,498 for Premium Luxury, up 5% versus first quarter of 2013.
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