AutoNation Celebrates the Sale of 8 Millionth Vehicle

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL--May 24, 2011 -- AutoNation, Inc. , America's largest automotive retailer, today announced that it will celebrate the sale of its eight millionth vehicle, an automotive retail industry first, at the grand opening of Honda of Dulles on May 24, 2011.  Mike Jackson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and H. Wayne Huizenga, Founder, will present Wendy Byrd Kang, United States Army Civil Affairs Specialist who has just recently returned from being deployed in Kabul, Afghanistan, keys to a new Honda Fit in celebration of the industry milestone.

Located at 21715 Auto World Circle, Sterling, VA, Honda of Dulles (formerly Leesburg Honda) offers an unsurpassed sales and service experience:

-  New, state-of-the-art showroom with over 5,000 square feet
-  The largest selection of Hondas in Northern Virginia
-  The area's largest and best-equipped Honda service department
-  Shuttle service to your home, office or the mall
-  Coffee bar, lounge and free Wi-Fi
-  Children's play area
-  Late night service appointments
-  Night drop for service

About AutoNation, Inc.

AutoNation, Inc., headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is America's largest automotive retailer.  A component of the Standard and Poor's 500 Index, AutoNation owns and operates 247 new vehicle franchises in 15 states.