I thought management made it too easy for me to pick on them as they tried to focus investor attention on excuses (like California and Florida housing market conditions) versus take responsibility for  lackluster performance, while Lithia, Group 1 and Asbury management teams more appropriately spent their time discussing how they were trying to become better retailers. 

I have not kept secret my concerns with AutoNation’s management, particularly their treatment of stakeholders.  And I thought the first quarter conference call was a perfect illustration of management trying to discuss everything BUT the important issue (becoming a better retailer.) 

So I set about to show you a co ...

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