AutoNation, Inc. is the largest automotive retailer in the United States. The company offers vehicle maintenance and repair services, vehicle parts, extended service contracts, vehicle protection products, and other aftermarket products. It arranges financing for vehicle purchases through third-party sources. Its core brands are: Toyota, Ford, Honda, General Motors, FCA US, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, BMW and Volkswagen. AutoNation's business is divided into 3 operating segments: Domestic, Import and Premium Luxury. The Domestic segment includes stores that sell vehicles manufactured by General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler; whereas the Import segment comprises stores that sell vehicles manufactured by Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Hyundai and others. The Premium Luxury segment includes stores that sell vehicles manufactured by Daimler, BMW, Toyota, Audi and others. Its diversified set of automotive retail franchises supports the automotive retailer's business, which is sensitive to macroeconomic conditions....
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