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Cars.com Appoints Company Veteran Jennifer Newman as Editor-in-Chief

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May 22, 2017

Cars.com has appointed Jennifer Newman as the site’s editor-in-chief. Newman has been with Cars.com for nine years serving in various roles of increasing responsibility on the editorial team, most recently as Managing Editor.

“I’m thrilled to be leading our talented and passionate team of over 20 writers, editors, reviewers and multimedia producers,” said Newman. “The editorial content on Cars.com is one of the key reasons consumers visit our site, and our esteemed team of unbiased and trusted automotive experts write every review and piece of content with the goal of helping shoppers feel more confident and informed in their car purchase. I am eager to continue to deliver high-quality meaningful content to consumers in new and exciting ways.”

As Editor-in-Chief, Newman will lead efforts to expand and grow Cars.com’s diverse content offering ranging from car reviews and videos to news content and original reporting. Under her leadership, Cars.com’s editorial team will be tasked with innovating the way they package and deliver highly relevant and exciting content to consumers.

“As an automotive industry veteran and long-time journalist, Jennifer is the perfect fit for this role,” said Brooke Skinner Ricketts, Cars.com’s chief marketing officer. “As we put more resources than ever behind one of Cars.com’s greatest assets, I can’t think of a better leader to be heading up the next chapter in Cars.com’s editorial history.”

Newman received her bachelor of arts in journalism from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Prior to Cars.com, Newman worked at the Chicago Sun-Times, Boston Herald and The Times of Northwest Indiana.   

CARS is driving the future of automotive retail with innovative digital marketplace solutions for consumers, dealer customers and major automotive manufacturers. Our brands (Cars.com, Dealer Inspire, DealerRater) create “car chemistry” by connecting buyers and sellers, matching people with their perfect car, and inspiring a better shopping, selling and buying experience. We are leaders in innovation who thrive on change. We believe in “career chemistry” and match our employees’ passions with opportunities to push the boundaries in the automotive and tech industries together. Our tech is nothing without our team of creative, passionate people who are putting the pedal to the metal every day to reinvent the car shopping experience."

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