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Editor-in-Chief

Jennifer Newman

I bring more than 25 years of journalism experience, including over 15 years in the automotive space, and currently lead Cars.com’s Editorial team. If you’re thinking this sounds like an amazing job … you’re right, it is. I’m passionate about helping car shoppers find the right vehicle for their lifestyle and budget. I’ve been a certified child passenger safety technician for more than 15 years. And I’m also the director of juror relations for the World Car Awards steering committee. I live in Chicago with my husband, our two sons and our rescue dog. When I’m not driving test cars, you can find me zipping around the city in my Hyundai Ioniq 5.

Articles by Jennifer Newman

What will it take for more Americans to make the switch from gasoline- and diesel-powered cars to electric vehicles? Our survey found out. Here’s what to know about the pros and cons of EVs.
With spring upon us, it's time to get a little dirty and clean up your car. 
 Here's a starter guide on how to do it.
What a difference a year and, well, a significant redesign make for the 
 2019 Toyota RAV4, at least when it comes to Cars.com's Car Seat Check.
While there's a lot to like about the 2019 Honda CR-V when it comes to car seats, however, there's also room for improvement.
We already know the Volkswagen Tiguan is a car seat champ for how it fits 
 car seats in the two-row model. What about the three-row version?
In this Car Seat Check, we tested a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with seating 
 for seven. Little has changed for 2018, however.
As the year winds to a close, it's a time filled with families and friends, 
 celebrations ... and car shopping. While year's end is always a good time to 
 car shop, it's a particularly wise move in 2018. Here's why.
A perk of my job as editor-in-chief is test-driving new cars with all the tech. 
 Here are some of my favorite car features, the ones I'm most thankful for.
The three-row 2018 GMC Acadia easily accommodates child-safety seats in 
 all of its rows.