FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., July 8, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoNation (NYSE: AN), America's largest auto retailer, announced today that 12 of its stores have been named in Automotive News' top 100 list of "Best Dealerships to Work For." For the third year in a row, AutoNation has more stores on the list than any other dealership group in the country.

AutoNation Honda South Corpus Christi, Corpus Christi, Texas
AutoNation Chevrolet Cadillac, Amarillo, Texas
AutoNation Chevrolet, Amarillo, Texas
Porsche of Plano, Plano, Texas
AutoNation Mitsubishi, Houston, Texas
AutoNation Acura Gulf Freeway, League City, Texas
AutoNation Chevrolet Galleria, Dallas, Texas
Land Rover Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Audi Newport Beach, Newport Beach, California
Newport Auto Center (Porsche, Bentley), Newport Beach, California
AutoNation Ford Tustin, Tustin, California
AutoNation Nissan 104, Federal Heights, Colorado

The designation is awarded through a survey process administered by Best Companies Group, an independent third party, who observes the work environment dealerships offer their associates. Selection criteria include working conditions, benefits, professional development opportunities and work-life balance.

"This honor is a true testament to the hard work and focus we put into making sure our dealerships offer the best environment for our associates," said Mike Jackson, AutoNation's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "Without a solid group of professionals, we would not be able to deliver the peerless customer experience that millions of AutoNation's customers have come to expect.

Over the past decade, AutoNation has made an effort to earn a national leadership position not only when it comes to sales and service, but also for the company's broader range of operations. Management has challenged team members to distinguish the company for its associate training and development programs, its customer service operations, its community relations and more. This emphasis on excellence and innovation is an important part of why so many of the company's locations were singled out by Automotive News, and the company believes that a continued focus on performance will help the company maintain its elite industry standing for the long term.

For more information about the awards and the process through which they're granted, visit www.bestdealershipstoworkfor.com. To shop any AutoNation retail location for a vehicle or find a store nearby, visit www.AutoNation.com. Investors and those seeking more information about the company should visit www.investors.autonation.com.

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation is transforming the automotive retail industry through bold leadership. We deliver a superior automotive retail experience through our customer-focused sales and service processes. Owning and operating 270 new vehicle franchises, which sell 33 new vehicle brands across 15 states, AutoNation is America's largest automotive retailer, with state-of-the-art operations and the ability to leverage economies of scale that benefit the customer. As an indication of our leadership position in our industry, AutoNation is a component of the S&P 500 Index.

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