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.
By Jennifer Newman
April 26, 2019
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.
By Jennifer Newman
March 25, 2019
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.
By Jennifer Newman
March 19, 2019
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.
By Jennifer Newman
March 14, 2019
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?
By Jennifer Newman
March 11, 2019
By Jennifer Newman
January 3, 2019
In this Car Seat Check, we tested a 2017 Ford Explorer XLT with seating
for seven. Little has changed for 2018, however.
By Jennifer Newman
January 3, 2019
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.
By Jennifer Newman
December 19, 2018
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.
By Jennifer Newman
November 19, 2018
The three-row 2018 GMC Acadia easily accommodates child-safety seats in
all of its rows.
By Jennifer Newman
November 12, 2018