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April 2013
- April 19, 2013: Cars.com Names U.S. Cities with the Greenest Car Shoppers
- April 18, 2013: Classified Ventures, LLC Names Michael Cronin Chief Legal Officer
- April 16, 2013: Cars.com Names the Best Hybrids for the Money
- April 15, 2013: Cars.com Welcomes Vice President of Product
- April 8, 2013: BMW 3-Series Wins Cars.com/USA Today Sport Sedan Challenge
- April 4, 2013: Cars.com Ranked Highest Third-Party Automotive Website by J.D. Power and Associates
February 2013
December 2012
November 2012
- November 15, 2012: Cars.com Names Honda CR-V and Toyota Camry Top Redesigns of the Year
- November 8, 2012: Cars.com Names Kevin Steele Vice President of Technology
- November 7, 2012: Cars.com Offers Important Information for Current and Potential Suzuki Owners
- November 1, 2012: The Polls Are Open! Fans Can Vote for their Favorite Car to Win Cars.com's Shoppers' Choice Award
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
May 2012
April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
- January 26, 2012: Cars.com Fuels Confidence In Kids With Launch Of 'Cars Cares' During Super Bowl XLVI
- January 18, 2012: Toyota Tacoma Wins PickupTrucks.com's 2012 Midsize Shootout
- January 11, 2012: Volkswagen Passat Wins Cars.com's "Best of 2012" Award
- January 10, 2012: Cars.com Shoppers Name Dodge Challenger their Favorite Car of the Year
December 2011
November 2011
- November 22, 2011: Cars.com Offers Tips to Ensure Thanksgiving Dinner Arrives Safely at Grandma's Instead of on Your Dashboard
- November 18, 2011: Cars.com Offers Free Wi-Fi at this Year's Los Angeles Auto Show
- November 9, 2011: Official Rules: Show Us How You Tailgate In Style
- November 2, 2011: Cars.com iPhone App Wins Highest MarCom Award
- November 1, 2011: Fans to Pick Their Favorite Vehicle in Cars.com's Shoppers' Choice Award
October 2011
- October 25, 2011: Exclusive Web-Based Series Around Bravo Series "Work of Art: The Next Great Artist" Featuring Partnership with Cars.com
- October 24, 2011: Texas Truck Lovers Have Spoken: Ford F-150 is Named 2011 Truck of the Texas State Fair
- October 21, 2011: Cars.com Creates Custom Pandora Branded Radio Stations
- October 14, 2011: Cars.com Names the 2012 Honda Pilot the Best $37,000 SUV
- October 7, 2011: Cars.com Announces Ad Buy in Super Bowl XLVI
- October 6, 2011: Cars.com Announces the Best Tailgating Vehicles of the Season
September 2011
August 2011
June 2011
April 2011
March 2011
January 2011
- January 31, 2011: Staying Safe Behind The Wheel In Winter: Cars.com Offers Important Safety Advice For Snowy Driving
- January 28, 2011: Cars.com Kicks-off 2011 Campaign with Super Bowl XLV
- January 19, 2011: Cars.com Rocked the Motor City
- January 11, 2011: Kia Optima Chosen Cars.com "Best of 2011"
- January 9, 2011: USED CARS RISING IN PRICE, FINDS CARS.COM
- January 5, 2011: Cars.com Announces "Best of 2011" Nominees
December 2010
November 2010
- November 18, 2010: Cars.com Shoppers Crown the Ford Mustang the Cars.com 2010 Shoppers' Choice Winner
- November 3, 2010: Free Cars.com Webinar Examines How Effective Senior Management Teams Develop Winning Internet Operations
- November 1, 2010: Cars.com Helps Stranded Motorists With Important Advice For Surviving Automotive Disasters
October 2010
September 2010
- September 14, 2010: Laurie Foster Joins Cars.com as New Dealer Training Manager
- September 13, 2010: What New Car Do You Dream of Owning? Cars.com Visitors Take Elite Vehicles for Virtual Test Drive
- September 8, 2010: Fiat Spider Formerly Owned by Car Talk Co-Host Tom Magliozzi to be Sold for Charity on Cars.com
June 2010
- June 24, 2010: Camry and Accord Most ‘American’ According to
- June 11, 2010: Cars.com Announces Top Picks for Cost-Conscious Car Shoppers
- June 9, 2010: Free Cars.com Webinar Shows Dealers How to Go Beyond Listings to Drive Results
- June 7, 2010: Federal Bailout for GM, Chrysler Still Resonates with Consumers, According to New Cars.com Survey
- June 1, 2010: Toyota Continues to See Decline in Consumer Activity in Wake of Recalls
May 2010
- May 10, 2010: Free Cars.com Webinar Brings Together Automotive Industry's Top Pricing Experts to Discuss How to Optimize Gross, Inventory Turn
- May 4, 2010: Consumers Still Unsure About Electric Vehicles, According to Cars.com Survey
- May 3, 2010: Cars.com Names Top Family Sedan in $25,000 Family Sedan Shootout
April 2010
- April 30, 2010: Cars.com Launches New Family Buying Guide
- April 20, 2010: Jack Simmons Joins Cars.com as New Dealer Training Manager
- April 16, 2010: Cars.com Names 2010 Green Cities
- April 9, 2010: Cars.com Launches Live Broadcast Studio with VideoLink Readycam System
- April 8, 2010: Mobile Shopping Surges on Cars.com with Launch of iPhone App
- April 1, 2010: Incentives Fuel Toyota Rebound in March on Cars.com
March 2010
February 2010
- February 26, 2010: Toyota Woes Continue to Impact Consumer Interest in New Toyota Vehicles on Cars.com
- February 13, 2010: Innovative Cars.com Study Correlates the Quality of Dealers' Online Advertising With Quantity of Inventory Views, Customer Contacts
- February 11, 2010: Cars.com to Deliver Latest News and Trends from NADA's Annual Convention with Daily Recaps and Webinar
- February 5, 2010: Cars.com Launches Free Car Shopping App for iPhone
- February 1, 2010: Cars.com to Show "With Knowledge Comes Confidence" During Super Bowl XLIV
January 2010
- January 29, 2010: Cars.com Offers Consumer Advice on Toyota Recalls
- January 14, 2010: Cars.com Names Best Lifestyle Vehicles
- January 13, 2010: Ford Fusion Hybrid Named 'Best of 2010' by Cars.com
- January 8, 2010: Cars.com Offers its Picks for the Cars that Can Save Detroit
- January 5, 2010: Free Cars.com Webinar Examines How Dealers Can Accelerate Sales Momentum
December 2009
- December 28, 2009: Cars.com Names Michael Page Vice President of Advertising Products
- December 22, 2009: Cars.com Selects Worst Car Names of All Time
- December 21, 2009: Cars.com Launches Year-End Advertising Blitz With NFL and College Football Bowl Games
- December 1, 2009: Consumers Who Cashed In on Clunkers Plan to Cut Back for the Holidays
November 2009
October 2009
September 2009
- September 18, 2009: Cars.com Survey Shows Cash for Clunkers Drove Incremental Buyers into Market
- September 10, 2009: Cars Shopping Activity on Cars.com Continues to be Strong Post Cash for Clunkers
- September 9, 2009: Free Cars.com Webinar Discusses Dealer Communication Tactics That Engage In-Market Shoppers, Drive More Sales
- September 4, 2009: Cars.com Re-Ups Sponsorship of ESPN College Football
- September 3, 2009: Cars.com Names Most-Improved and Worst Cars of the Decade
August 2009
July 2009
June 2009
- June 29, 2009: Free Cars.com Webinar Discusses How Dealers Can Leverage Clunkers and Other New-Car Incentives to Generate More New-Car Sales
- June 26, 2009: Cars.com Partners With NIADA to Develop Free DealerADvantage Bootcamp Webinar Series to Help Independent Dealers Manage Profitability
- June 25, 2009: Cars.com Launches Consumer Guide to Cash for Clunkers Law
- June 23, 2009: Cars.com Expands Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle Program With Nissan Partnership
- June 18, 2009: Cars.com Dad Makes Father's Day Car Suggestions for Practical and Performance-Inclined Dads
- June 1, 2009: Despite Bankruptcy News, Consumer Interest in GM, Chrysler Cars Remains Steady on Cars.com
May 2009
April 2009
March 2009
February 2009
- February 18, 2009: Cars.com Reports Record Used Car Activity
- February 16, 2009: Cars.com Tops Strong January Results With Super Bowl Surge
- February 9, 2009:
- February 3, 2009: Cars.com Recognizes Top Cars for Today's Lifestyles With 2009 Lifestyle Awards
- February 2, 2009: Hyundai Genesis Named 2009 Cars.com New Car of the Year
January 2009
- January 28, 2009: Cars.com Dealer Wins Trip to Super Bowl XLIII
- January 26, 2009: Cars.com Incorporates Chat Into Online Advertising Packages to Help Dealers Connect With More In-Market Buyers
- January 22, 2009: Cars.com Heads Back to the Big Game With 'Confidence'
- January 20, 2009: Cars.com Experts to Highlight the Importance of Measurement, Process to Internet Sales Success in NADA Convention Workshops
- January 19, 2009: Cars.com Reports Increase in Car-Shopping Activity in New Year
- January 9, 2009: With the Super Bowl a Few Weeks Away, Cars.com Takes a Look at the Best and Worst Car Commercials That Aired in the Big Game
November 2008
October 2008
September 2008
- September 18, 2008: Cars.com Offers Advice for Consumers Still Interested in Leasing a Car
- September 11, 2008: Cars.com Identifies Best-Bang-for-Your-Buck SUVs and Crossovers
- September 8, 2008: Free Cars.com Webinar Focuses on the Importance of a Quick, Quality Response to Winning Internet Sales
- September 5, 2008: Are You Ready for Some Football? Cars.com Announces Top 10 Tailgaters
August 2008
July 2008
- July 31, 2008: Consumers Agree: Neither Presidential Candidate has a Quick Fix for Pain at the Pump
- July 18, 2008: What's Old is New Again: Consumer Interest in Fuel-Efficient Used Cars, Like the Geo Metro, Skyrocket on Cars.com
- July 8, 2008: Free Cars.com Webinar Focuses on Sales Performance, Process Tips Internet Sales Managers Can Use to Boost Their Careers
- July 3, 2008: Cars.com Identifies Most-American Cars With Release of Semiannual American-Made Index
- July 1, 2008: Infiniti, Saturn and Subaru to Advertise Full Inventory of Certified Used Vehicles on Cars.com
June 2008
May 2008
- May 22, 2008: With Rising Gas Prices, Cars.com Shows Big Incentives on Trucks and SUVs
- May 19, 2008: With Gas Prices Skyrocketing, Cars.com Identifies Cars that Offer Best Bang for Your Buck
- May 6, 2008: Cars.com Takes on Truck Market with Acquisition of PickupTrucks.com
- May 2, 2008: As Gas Prices Continue To Surge, Car Owners Continue to Rethink Their Purchasing/Driving Habits
- May 1, 2008: Free Cars.com Webinar Helps Dealers Identify, Implement Internet Processes to Fuel Online Sales Success
April 2008
- April 25, 2008: Cars.com Launches New Green/Hybrid Buying Guide
- April 22, 2008: Consumers Say Steady Diet of $4 Gas Prices Would Cause Them to Buy a More Fuel-Efficient Car
- April 15, 2008: Cars.com Launches DealerSites
- April 11, 2008: Cars.com Ranks Top 10 Luxury Impersonators
- April 9, 2008: What are the Greenest Cities When it Comes to Cars?
- April 8, 2008: Cars.com Enhances Mobile Site with Addition of New Car Pricing Tools
- April 7, 2008: Free Cars.com Webinar Examines Online Retail and Wholesale Resources
- April 4, 2008: Record Gas Prices Drive More Searches for Fuel-Efficient Cars on Cars.com
- April 1, 2008: Cars.com Builds on 2008 Media Plan With Sponsorship of Fox MLB Saturday Game of the Week
March 2008
- March 31, 2008: Dealers Name Cars.com Best Third-Party Provider of New-Vehicle Internet Leads
- March 24, 2008: Cars.com Unveils Secure Credit Application
- March 13, 2008: Cars.com Offers Picks for Top 10 Hybrids
- March 7, 2008: Cars.com Hosts Free Webinar to Help Dealers Manage Their Online Reputation
- March 5, 2008: Cars.com Takes Mystery Out of Tax Credits for Hybrid Cars
February 2008
- February 22, 2008: Cars.com Indentifies Best Deals Based on February Incentives
- February 14, 2008: Cars.com Announces 2008 Lifestyle Awards Winners
- February 13, 2008: Cars.com Delivers Record Traffic and Leads to Advertisers in January
- February 9, 2008: Cars.com Announces 2008 Lifestyle Awards Winners
- February 8, 2008: Cars.com Delivers Record Traffic and Leads to Advertisers in January
- February 5, 2008: Cars.com Workshop at NADA Convention Examines the Importance of Trust in Driving Sales With Online Car Shoppers
- February 4, 2008: Cars.com to Build on Super Bowl Debut With Largest-Ever Media Campaign
- February 1, 2008: Cars.com Launches VideoShowcase to Help Dealers Close More Sales With Comprehensive Merchandising Capabilities
December 2007
- December 19, 2007: Cars.com to Highlight the Importance of Building Trust With Online Shoppers at NADA Convention Workshop
- December 12, 2007: Cars.com Delivers Comprehensive Selection of New and Used Car Listings on Yahoo! Autos
- December 11, 2007: Shopping for a New Car for the Holidays? Cars.com Experts Highlight Some Great Deals for the Holiday Season
- December 10, 2007: High Gas Prices Have Consumers Searching for Hybrids on Cars.com
- December 5, 2007: Cars.com Puts New EPA Fuel Economy Guide to the Test
- December 4, 2007: What's the Coolest New Car Feature? Cars.com Lists the 10 Best Car Features Introduced in 2007
November 2007
October 2007
- October 18, 2007: New Cars.com Site Feature Allows Consumers to Send Vehicle Listings to Their Mobile Phone
- October 17, 2007: Planning a Road-Trip for the Holidays? Cars.com Shares the Top 10 Features to Get you there in Comfort
- October 8, 2007: Cars.com Set to Kick Off its Largest Media Campaign With Super Bowl Debut
- October 5, 2007: Cars.com Signs Exclusive Agreement with Yahoo! Autos
- October 4, 2007: Consumer Searches for Several 2008 Redesigned Vehicles Soar on Cars.com
- October 2, 2007: Cars.com Names Top Cars for City Drivers
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
- July 30, 2007: Renowned Automotive Writer Jim Mateja Signs on as Contributor to Cars.com's KickingTires Blog
- July 11, 2007: Cars.com Tips to Driving Gross on Internet Sales Free Webinar: The Right Car, the Right Price, the Right Profit
- July 9, 2007: Cars.com Selects Top 10 Movie Cars
- July 5, 2007: Lexus First to Sponsor Cars.com Mobile
June 2007
- June 29, 2007: Cars.com Unveils American Made Index
- June 18, 2007: Cars.com and DriversEd.com Announce Top 10 Driving Mistakes Teenagers Make Site Offers Advice on Best New Cars for Teens
- June 11, 2007: Cars.com Launches Ask.Cars.com
- June 5, 2007: Cars.com Takes Car Shopping Mobile
- June 4, 2007: Mother Proof Joins the Cars.com Family
- June 2, 2007: Cars.com Teams Up With National Independent Automobile Dealers Association to Offer Free DealerADvantage LIVE Webinar: 'Merchandising Masters: Tell More to Sell More'
- June 1, 2007: Searches for Hybrid Cars Skyrocket on Cars.com in May
May 2007
- May 31, 2007: Cars.com Races Into Peak Car Buying Season With Sponsorship of "Fast Cars & Superstars -- Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race"
- May 23, 2007: Cars.com Expands Online Partnership Network With Terra Networks
- May 22, 2007: With Gas Prices Skyrocketing, Cars.com Identifies Cars that Deliver Best Bang for Your Buck
- May 17, 2007: Cars.com Expands Media Campaign with Sponsorship of Primetime Programs on ABC.com
- May 11, 2007: Cars.com Tips to Driving Gross on Internet Sales Free Webinar:The Right Car, the Right Price, the Right Profit
- May 8, 2007: Got Money to Burn? Cars.com Picks Top Cars Priced Higher Than $100,000
- May 7, 2007: Cars.com Announces Free Webinar: Driving Sales With Certified
- May 3, 2007: Searches for Fuel-Efficient New Cars Heat Up on Cars.com
April 2007
March 2007
- March 16, 2007: Cars.com Offers Tax Guidance for Hybrid/Alternative-Fuel Car Owners
- March 14, 2007: 64 Cars Compete in Cars.com's Great Car Faceoff
- March 13, 2007: Cars.com Partners with Edmunds.com and kbb.com to Drive More New Car Leads to Dealers
- March 6, 2007: Cars.com Dedicates Charles Sandford Training Center
February 2007
January 2007
- January 31, 2007: Cars.com Announces Picks for the Top 10 Most Memorable TV Cars
- January 29, 2007: GM Certified Used Vehicles Announces Agreement to Showcase Certified Inventory on Cars.com
- January 22, 2007: Cars.com Taps Veteran Sales Manager to Lead National Dealer Accounts
- January 16, 2007: New Cars.com Design Enhances Shopping Experience, Drives Better Advertising Performance
- January 15, 2007: Cars.com Continues DealerADvantage LIVE Series with Three New Webinars
- January 10, 2007: Cars.com Jump Starts 2007 with Sponsorship of ESPN and ESPN2 Saturday Afternoon College Basketball
- January 9, 2007: Dodge Charger Most Popular Among '06 New Car Introductions on Cars.com
- January 5, 2007: Cars.com Reports Record Growth in Dealer Training Initiatives
- January 3, 2007: Cars.com Announces Winners of First Annual Lifestyle Awards
December 2006
November 2006
- November 27, 2006: Majority of Dealers Plan to Increase Online Ad Spend in 2007
- November 20, 2006: Cars.com Highlights Technology for Safer Winter Driving
- November 13, 2006: More Than 30 Percent of Holiday Travelers Will Take Their Pet on the Road
- November 6, 2006: Certified Pre-Owned Programs Drive More Car Sales
August 2006
- August 30, 2006: Cars.com Offers Picks for the Best Tailgating Vehicles
- August 29, 2006: Cars.com Tackles the Airwaves with ESPN College Football
- August 24, 2006: Cars.com Launches dealeradvantage LIVE
- August 9, 2006: Sixty Percent of New Car Leads from Cars.com Result in a Sale, Study with Experian Automotive Find
- August 6, 2006: Searches for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles on Cars.com Heat Up in July
- August 2, 2006: Cars.com Offers Car Innovations of the Future
July 2006
- July 27, 2006: Cars.com Gains Share in New Car Lead Business with 2,000 Dealer Franchises
- July 25, 2006: Cars.com and CareerBuilder.com Survey Provides Insights on What CEOs and Workers in Certain Industries Have Parked in the Garage
- July 19, 2006: Cars.com Expands Dealer Training Initiatives with New Trainer
June 2006
May 2006
- May 25, 2006: Dealers Drive Quality Traffic With Continuously Updated Pricing
- May 22, 2006: In Light of Skyrocketing Gas Prices, Cars.com Identifies 20 Cars That Deliver Best Bang for Your Buck
- May 15, 2006: Carfax, Cars.com Enhance Sell it Yourself Program
- May 10, 2006: As Gas Prices Skyrocket, Cars.com Identifies Cars That Deliver Best Bang for Your Buck
- May 3, 2006: High Gas Prices Boost Searches for Fuel-Efficient Vehicles Among Shoppers on Cars.com
April 2006
March 2006
February 2006
December 2005
- December 22, 2005: High Gas Prices, New Vehicle Introductions and Incentives Influenced Online Car Shoppers in 2005
- December 12, 2005: Consumers Say Steady Diet of $3 Gas Prices Needed Before They Trade in Current Car for More Fuel-Efficient Model
- December 2, 2005: Searches Increase for Domestic SUVs and Trucks as Incentives and Dropping Fuel Prices Shift Buying Behavior
November 2005
July 2005
March 2005
February 2005
January 2005
- January 31, 2005: Cars.com Releases Results of 2005 Online Advertising Study
- January 28, 2005: Cars.com Announces Winners of 7th Annual Affiliate Award Program
- January 20, 2005: New Cars.com Study Shows Dealerships' Online Advertising Strategies Are Evolving
- January 11, 2005: Detroit Auto Show Reveals Effects of High Fuel Prices
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
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