Last week’s trivia answer

I trace my roots back to the mid-1990s, when I was known as Republic Industries. Today, based in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., I’m America’s largest automotive retailer, with more than 250 new-vehicle franchises in 15 states and more than 15,000 employees. I’ve sold more than 7 million vehicles (under 37 different brands), more than any other auto retailer. In 2008, my newvehicle sales totaled almost $8 billion, and my used-vehicle sales topped $3 billion. I’m also America’s largest provider of factory-authorized vehicle parts and services. I was added to the S&P 500 index in 2003. Who am I? 

( Answer: AutoNation )

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