ST. LOUIS, Mo. (NOVEMBER 15, 2022) – AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), America’s most admired automotive retailer, announced the opening of AutoNation USA St. Louis, its 13th AutoNation USA store in the U.S. and first in the Midwest, introducing local Customers to a new way to buy pre-owned vehicles.

Marking the company’s entrance into the state, AutoNation USA St. Louis brings 34 new jobs to the region and boosts the company’s Midwest presence which includes 18 locations in Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota.

“As the automotive leader in Customer excellence, we look forward to being the first choice for pre-owned car shoppers throughout greater St. Louis and the region,” said Michael Fonderson, General Manager, AutoNation USA St. Louis. “We anticipate consumers' needs and look forward to meeting them with a seamless, no-stress car-buying experience that includes streamlined online inventory tools to make vehicle selection easy, with competitive financing choices and one guaranteed low price.”

Helping to fuel its share of the used vehicle market, AutoNation purchased more than 27,900 vehicles directly from Customers during its recent third quarter as part of its successful We’ll Buy Your Car program, through which Customers at AutoNation locations coast-to-coast receive a competitive, no purchase necessary cash offer for their vehicle and are paid the same day.

A testament to the company’s excellence, AutoNation holds the top spot in Customer reputation with nearly 1 million 5-star reviews, according to Reputation.

“AutoNation is a strong supporter of the communities where we do business. In addition to creating high-quality jobs, we partner with local philanthropic organizations to raise funds through our Drive Pink initiative, which is nearing $35 million raised and donated in the fight against cancer,” said Marc Cannon, Executive Vice President and Chief Customer Experience Officer at AutoNation.

The first AutoNation USA store opened in 2017, and AutoNation expects to grow its footprint to include more than 130 AutoNation USA stores from coast to coast.

AutoNation USA St. Louis is located at 5040 North Service Road in St. Peters, Missouri. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Visit AutoNationUSA.com or call AutoNation USA St. Louis at (636) 685-7650.

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.

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