Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On January 29, 2009, AutoNation, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter and year ended December 31, 2008. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
The information furnished pursuant to this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1, shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities under that Section and shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any filing of the Registrant under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits
99.1 Press Release dated January 29, 2009 issued by AutoNation, Inc.

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