AutoNation Posts Nov. New-Car Increases

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -
AutoNation reported year-over-year increases in several new-vehicle metrics for the month of November.
The group posted 27,055 new-vehicle sales for November, marking a 6-percent increase compared to November 2013, despite having one fewer sale day in 2014.
The sales in each segment each rendered a year-over-year increase, with the biggest jump being in domestic sales, up 8 percent. Not far behind, import sales increased by 6 percent followed by premium luxury with a 4 percent increase. The specific sales numbers, provided by AutoNation, are as follows:
- 7,997 Domestic Sales, Up 8 percent versus Nov. 2013
- 12,918 Import Sales, Up 6 percent versus Nov. 2013
- 6,140 Premium Luxury Sales, Up 4 percent versus Nov. 2013
AutoNation’s same-store sales saw a 4-percent increase year-over-year compared to a year ago. The company expects to release December figures on Jan. 6.