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Inspiring Associate

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Adam Lopez

Like most people, Russell Ball needs a little pick-me-up before starting work. So, Russell listens to music in his car just before a busy selling day at Libertyville Toyota. However, unlike most people, Russell has a debilitating disease that requires …

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Accidents, Dents, Dings and Everything In-Between

Posted on July 12, 2012 by Adam Lopez

Accidents happen, and when they do you know to give our collision centers a call. But did you also know we can fix minor repair items? Whether your car was attacked by a shopping cart, hit by a foul ball …

Posted in article | Tagged Accident, AutoNation, body shop, bumper repair, car damage, car insurance, car paint, collision center, crash, dent, ding, glass repair, paintless dent removal, parts, scratch, service, windshield repair | Leave a comment

New York Auto Show

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Adam Lopez

This gallery contains 10 photos.

AutoNation was at the 2012 New York Auto Show. So naturally, we shot a few pictures of the hottest new cars coming out over the next year.

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RT @toyota: Some of us believe that our cars are more than cars, even giving them names. What are some of the names you’ve given your vehicles?

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Twitter | Leave a comment

2011 in review: Honda, Toyota lose market share

Photo By Detroit Free Press

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Adam Lopez

To say the automotive industry had a big November would be an understatement. November was the best month for U.S. auto sales since the government’s Cash for Clunkers incentives in 2009. Last month, almost every manufacturer posted double-digit gains based …

Posted in article | Tagged Cash for Clunkers, Detroit Big 3, Honda Civic, Honda CR-V, inventory, Japan Big 3, market share, Prius, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius, U.S. sales | Leave a comment

L.A. Auto Show Recap

Posted on December 15, 2011 by AutoNation

Posted in video | Tagged Abarth, Audi A6, Auto Show, BMW i3, Chevrolet Spark, Chevy Spark, concept vehicles, EcoBoost, electric vehicles, FIAT 500, Ford Escape, Ford Flex, fuel economy, Honda FIT EV, hybrid, hybrid vehicles, L.A. Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz ML63, Prius, Toyota Prius | Leave a comment

The perfect tailgating vehicle

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Adam Lopez

Find out what should you look for when searching for the perfect tailgating vehicle. Plus, enter to win an authentic NFL football signed by Dan Marino.

Posted in article | Tagged cargo, cargo room, contest, coolers, coupon, Dan Marino, DVD, entertainment, football, grills, screen, sound system, speakers, storage, tailgate, tailgating, Wi-fi | 21 Comments

12 best 2012 model year cars

Posted on September 29, 2011 by Adam Lopez

Nothing stirs up the Internet quite like a list. So, I decided to stir the pot, poke the bee’s nest and wake the sleeping giants by coming up with a top 12 cars for 2012. Here are the arbitrary rules …

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Japan’s Big 3: An inventory (and industry) rebound

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Adam Lopez

Following the 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan in March, we have heard over and over and over again about the depleting inventory of the Japanese Big 3. Total car sales have slipped as consumers wait for inventory to …

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Is your car smarter than you?

Photo By Ford

Ford Active Park Assist.

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Dara Solomon

If you’re like those of us in Florida who aren’t required to learn how to parallel park when getting our drivers licenses, street parking won’t be a problem for much longer. Many of today’s new cars can park themselves. While …