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Patrick Masterson

Patrick Masterson is Chief Copy Editor at Cars.com. He joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and has achieved the rare feat of applying his journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor his entire professional career. He lives by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and knows where semicolons can go.

Approximately 800 model-year 2016-17 Buick Envision SUVs are being 
 recalled.
If you're in the market for putting some money down on a new car this 
 week, we can help; check out our buying guide here.
Approximately 24,800 model-year 2016-17 Audi Q3 luxury SUVs are being 
 recalled.
As we hit the Fourth of July holiday, now is a great time to buy a new 
 car. And if you're in the market, we can help with this guide.
There's no better time to be driving or buying; let us help with our guide 
 to car shopping this weekend.
Whether you're on the hunt for a substantial last-minute Father's Day gift 
 or otherwise, our guide can help with your car shopping.
If you're with us for Yoga Day, here's how you're bending — and what 
 you're driving.
With millennials and Generation Z the fastest growing group of car 
 buyers, Ford is moving to ensure its SUVs meet their demands.
Approximately 1,300 model-year 2017 Volvo XC90 luxury SUVs are being 
 recalled for a micro gas generator.
Whether you're getting a jump on Father's Day or want to take advantage 
 of gas prices, we can help you buy a new car. Check out our roundup.