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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

The Volkswagen Jetta GLI had been missing from the Jetta lineup for some 
 time, at least until its reintroduction at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show. Check 
 out our video for what you should know.
Here's what's new this week in the pickup truck world as reported by sister 
 site PickupTrucks.com.
Want to buy a car this weekend ahead of Valentine's Day? You're in the 
 right place. Check out our links for getting the most out of your car-
 shopping experience here.
When it comes to the Best Pickup Truck of 2019, the winner for us is the 
 2019 Ram 1500. Here's a list of links on our coverage of the truck and why 
 we think it's the best choice for shoppers.
When it comes to Cars.com's Best of 2019, the winner for us is the 2019 
 Genesis G70. Here's a list of links on our coverage of the sedan and why 
 we think it's the best choice for shoppers.
Do you enjoy the Super Bowl? No? Well, how about the commercials? How 
 about the car commercials, even? Check our 2019 roundup of the ads 
 automakers are laying down the big dosh for right here.
Recalls in the auto industry are a common occurrence (well, most months, 
 anyway). Not up to speed? Not to worry. Here are the recalls we covered 
 from January.
Want to buy a car in advance of Sunday's big game? You're in the right 
 place. Check out our links for getting the most out of your Super Bowl 
 weekend car-shopping experience.