Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure.
On October 3, 2012, AutoNation, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing September 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales. 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 7.01, 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 Company 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

The following exhibit is furnished as part of this report:
99.1 Press Release of AutoNation, Inc. dated October 3, 2012 regarding September 2012 retail new vehicle unit sales.

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