AutoNation USA Kennesaw is the first AutoNation USA store to open in Georgia, as leading automotive retailer aims to have 130 pre-owned vehicle stores operational by the end of 2026
KENNESAW, Ga. (September 1, 2022) – America’s most admired automotive retailer, AutoNation, Inc. (NYSE:AN), has announced the opening of AutoNation USA Kennesaw, offering Georgia residents a new way to buy used vehicles. The first AutoNation USA store in the state and one of 18 AutoNation retail dealerships and service centers in Georgia, the Kennesaw store will bring 32 new jobs to the region.
“We look forward to becoming the automotive home for drivers in the Kennesaw and Northwest Georgia region,” said Rob Breedlove, AutoNation Market President. “Pre-owned car shoppers can expect to experience a seamless car-buying experience without the stress of haggling over prices. As the automotive leader in Customer excellence, we’ve already anticipated consumers' needs and are ready to meet them with streamlined online inventory tools to help with the vehicle selection process, competitive financing choices, and one guaranteed low price.”
AutoNation USA Kennesaw is the 12th AutoNation USA store to open in the United States. The company plans to operate more than 130 AutoNation USA stores from coast to coast by the end of 2026. Since opening the first AutoNation USA store in 2017, AutoNation has been centered on redefining the pre-owned car-buying experience. AutoNation USA has established a 1Price Pre-Owned experience designed to make buying a pre-owned vehicle easy, with competitive, haggle-free pricing. The company's We'll Buy Your Car program also offers Customers a competitive cash offer to sell their vehicles directly to AutoNation, with no purchase necessary, and get paid the same day.
A testament to the company’s excellence, J.D. Power has recognized 129 of AutoNation’s stores with Dealer of Excellence. AutoNation has received more than half a million five-star reviews, also unrivaled by any other automotive dealer, according to Reputation.
“We’re excited to bring a variety of rewarding jobs to the local community with this new USA store opening. We look forward to working with local philanthropic partners to continue to raise funds through our Drive Pink initiative as we drive toward $35 million donated to fight cancer. We are eager to find new ways to give back at the local level here in Georgia,” noted Breedlove.
The AutoNation USA store is located at 2275 Barrett Lakes Boulevard, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Store hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Visit AutoNationUSA.com or call AutoNation USA in Kennesaw at (770) 499-7250.
About AutoNation, Inc.
AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
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