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Autonation, Inc.

One of the largest U.S. automotive retailers, AutoNation runs hundreds of franchised dealerships across dozens of states selling new and used cars, plus parts, service, and its own captive financing arm, AutoNation Finance. Founded in 1996 by serial entrepreneur Wayne Huizenga—the man behind Waste Management and Blockbuster—it grew by buying up dealerships and rolling them into one national brand. Its pink-themed "Drive Pink" charity program, launched in 2015, has supported cancer research and patient care.