AutoNation Aug. Retail New Vehicle Unit Sales Up 7% - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Automotive retailer AutoNation, Inc. (AN) said it reported to automotive manufacturers retail sales of 32,660 new vehicles in August 2014, a 7% increase year-over-year.

For the latest month, reported retail new vehicle unit sales for AutoNation's operating divisions were 10,053 for Domestic, up 8% versus August 2013; 16,931 for Import, up 5% versus August 2013; and 5,676 for Premium Luxury, up 11% versus August 2013.

On a same-store basis, reported retail new vehicle unit sales in August 2014 rose by 5% as compared to August 2013. Industry reporting for August 2014 includes one less calendar day than in August 2013.