Chief Copy Editor
Patrick Masterson
I joined the automotive industry in 2016 as a lifelong car enthusiast and have achieved the rare feat of applying my journalism and media arts degrees as a writer, fact-checker, proofreader and editor my entire professional career, which has somehow been more than a decade solely at Cars.com and currently as Chief Copy Editor. I live by an in-house version of the AP stylebook and know where the semicolons can go, which you can occasionally find updated proof of in the stories
below.
Articles by Patrick Masterson
When it hits dealerships in early 2023, the latest Escape will start at just $315 more than the outgoing model.
By Patrick Masterson
October 25, 2022
Model-year 2021-23 vehicles are affected by an issue with the “fail-safe” limited-mobility drive mode triggered by an oil pump malfunction.
By Patrick Masterson
October 14, 2022
The 2021-22 Explorer Timberline offers an accessory package for auxiliary lighting that comes with an extra button and light on your dash.
By Patrick Masterson
October 11, 2022
There are steps you can take to minimize the danger if you’re caught in the middle of a storm, mitigate your circumstances in the short-term aftermath and protect yourself if you’re shopping for something new as a result of such an event.
By Patrick Masterson
September 28, 2022
GM’s latest recall is for faulty backup cameras that may affect 2020-21 Cadillac XT5, XT6 and GMC Acadia SUVs.
By Patrick Masterson
September 28, 2022
While we can’t help you with your team’s strength of schedule, we can help you choose the right vehicle for tailgating with (or without) friends.
By Patrick Masterson
September 27, 2022
Approximately 86,000 Ford Bronco Sport SUVs and F-150 pickup trucks are included in the latest recall from Ford, which addresses flickering parking lights.
By Patrick Masterson
September 26, 2022
Nearly 71,000 Sorento and Sportage SUVs are affected in a new recall over tow hitch harnesses.
By Patrick Masterson
September 22, 2022
Tesla’s entire lineup is affected by an issue with the power windows that may not function correctly.
By Patrick Masterson
September 22, 2022
A new recall is out for model-year 2020-22 Mercedes SUVs following the discovery of a manufacturing error that could lead to door trim detaching.
By Patrick Masterson
September 16, 2022