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AUTOVATE 2023 Announces Daymond John, Star of ABC’s Shark Tank, as Featured Speaker

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Dienstag, Oktober 24, 2023
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AUTOVATE, the leading automotive retail industry conference, is excited to bring award-winning entrepreneur Daymond John as the featured speaker for the 2023 Scottsdale conference.

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  • AUTOVATE, the leading automotive retail industry conference, is excited to bring award-winning entrepreneur Daymond John as the featured speaker for the 2023 Scottsdale conference.
  • AUTOVATE 2023 will once again bring together top automotive industry executives and investors for a first-class experience to discuss forward-looking trends in automotive technology and retail.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231024619579/en/
    Daymond John, star of ABC's Shark Tank, is an award-winning entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author, and prolific investor.
  • John will be the featured speaker at this year's AUTOVATE conference in Scottsdale, giving a fireside chat on Dec. 8 at the Omni Montelucia.

Cars.com to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Mittwoch, Oktober 25, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a "Cars Commerce" or "the "Company"), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, on Thursday, November 2, 2023.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) (d/b/a "Cars Commerce" or "the "Company"), an audience-driven technology company empowering the automotive industry, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023, on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
  • The Company will host a conference call with a live webcast at 8:00 a.m. CT/9:00 a.m.
  • ET on the same day to discuss the results.
  • The conference call will be hosted by Chief Executive Officer, Alex Vetter and Chief Financial Officer, Sonia Jain.

2024 KIA SELTOS SX NAMED WINNER IN 2023 AFFORDABLE SUV CHALLENGE BY CARS.COM

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Freitag, Oktober 20, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Seltos SX has been named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000. The Seltos SX stood out among the pack with its zippy performance and received praise for its upscale interior and features that weren't found in the other challengers.

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  • Refreshed 2024 Seltos stays ahead of the pack with substantial refinements to design, performance and technology
    IRVINE, Calif., Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2024 Kia Seltos SX has been named the winner of the 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge by Cars.com, where it beat five other popular subcompact SUVs priced around $30,000.
  • "The small but mighty Seltos is hard to ignore, even in a crowded field of competitors," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • "With exceptional performance, impressive interior space and a top-tier cabin, the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo is in a league of its own," said Mike Hanley, Cars.com Sr. Road Test Editor.
  • "Whether you're interested in safety features, cargo space or a well-rounded driving experience, the Seltos gives shoppers looking for a small SUV a lot for their money, and these attributes helped it win the Cars.com 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge."

CARS Rebrands Commercial Enterprise as Cars Commerce, the First Connected Platform for Automotive That Spans Pretail, Retail and Post-Sale

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Dienstag, Oktober 17, 2023
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CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive, today announced a new enterprise brand name.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS), an audience-driven technology company empowering automotive, today announced a new enterprise brand name.
  • The new enterprise brand name comes with a streamlined and interconnected portfolio organized by four core capabilities:
    Marketplace: Central to the platform is Cars.com, the No.
  • "Cars Commerce affirms our strategic evolution and signals our continued commitment to unite the industry with a connected platform of technology solutions."
  • For more information about Cars Commerce and its connected platform capabilities, visit: www.carscommerce.inc.

LATEST "CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC" EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES

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Montag, Oktober 9, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Oct. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, successfully concluded its second annual fall Chicago Drives Electric experiential test drive and educational event last week. Organizers plan to, once again, bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show this February 10-19, at McCormick Place.

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  • Organizers plan to, once again, bring Chicago Drives Electric indoors to the 2024 Chicago Auto Show this February 10-19, at McCormick Place.
  • There's no other event quite like Chicago Drives Electric where people are able to test drive an array EVs back-to-back.
  • Featured brands available for test drives included: Audi, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Hyundai, Jeep, Kia, Nissan, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo.
  • In fact, nearly 50 percent of Chicago Drives Electric attendees indicated that they are likely to consider purchasing an EV."

Hyundai 2024 Santa Cruz Earned Top Pick: Best Urban Pickup by Cars.com

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Mittwoch, September 27, 2023
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FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's 2024 Santa Cruz has earned a Top Pick: Best Urban Pickup designation from Cars.com in its inaugural Pickup Truck Buying Guide.

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  • FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai's 2024 Santa Cruz has earned a Top Pick: Best Urban Pickup designation from Cars.com in its inaugural Pickup Truck Buying Guide.
  • The Santa Cruz stood out to Cars.com's editors for its ability to blend adventure with everyday practicality and for its host of desirable features.
  • "The Santa Cruz demonstrates a vehicle that can provide versatility in urban settings and beyond," said Ricky Lao, director, product planning, Hyundai Motor America.
  • "Those in need of a truck in urban environments should look to the Hyundai Santa Cruz," said Aaron Bragman, Cars.com Detroit Bureau Chief and author of the Pickup Truck Buying Guide.

CARS.COM FINDS AMERICANS PAY A PREMIUM FOR PICKUP TRUCK 'COOL FACTOR'

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Mittwoch, September 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Sept. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today released its first-ever Pickup Truck Buying Guide, an in-depth, comprehensive review of America's 2023 truck-market landscape that speaks to Americans' enduring love for pickups. The report provides consumers with deeper insight into the crowded field of trucks to help make more informed purchasing decisions, especially as affordability is top of mind.

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  • "Pickup trucks are consistently some of the most searched vehicles on Cars.com.
  • For shoppers ready to take the plunge, our new Pickup Truck Buying Guide helps them navigate the current market and narrow down their choices."
  • The Current State of Electric Pickup Trucks
    As consumers become more interested in electric vehicles, pickup trucks are also starting to get the electric treatment.
  • The Cars.com Pickup Truck Buying Guide evaluates a variety of pickup trucks available on the market today, based on real-world testing by Cars.com's team of editorial experts.

Impel Launches AI-Powered Virtual Photo Booth for Automotive Retailers and OEMs

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Donnerstag, September 14, 2023
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Impel, the global leader in AI-powered customer lifecycle management and digital merchandising for the automotive industry, announced today that it has released a fully-automated Virtual Photo Booth and Image Enhancement solution that enables dealers and OEMs to deliver branded, studio-grade vehicle photos and 360° walkarounds without investing in expensive physical booths. Powered by state-of-the-art Computer Vision AI technology, Impel's automated imaging solution optimizes image and video quality, removes background clutter, and ensures compliance with OEM-mandated imaging requirements.

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  • The company's AI-powered Virtual Booth technology delivers an authentic photo booth viewing experience without the need for capital investments, additional hardware or dedicated physical space.
  • Featuring a variety of adaptive 3-D backgrounds and customization options, Impel's Virtual Photo Booth provides a realistic studio environment that increases shopper engagement and establishes visual consistency across auto retailers' digital showrooms.
  • According to Erick Kirks, Marketing Director at Johnson Automotive Group, "For more than eight years, we've relied on Impel to support our dealerships with game-changing technology solutions that strengthen our brand.
  • With Impel's Virtual Booth, shoppers can explore every aspect of a vehicle in a rich and dynamic format from any digital device.

CHICAGO AUTOMOBILE TRADE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SECOND ANNUAL "CHICAGO DRIVES ELECTRIC" EV TEST DRIVE AND EDUCATIONAL EVENT: SEPT. 29 - OCT. 1

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Donnerstag, September 7, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the return of Chicago Drives Electric, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1.

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  • OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. , Sept. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Chicago Automobile Trade Association (CATA), the area's new-car dealer association and producer of the Chicago Auto Show, announced the return of Chicago Drives Electric, to be held Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
  • Event organizers are also bringing in a variety of experts to help break down the various aspects of EV ownership.
  • On-hand experts will include representatives from Cars.com, CHARGE Enterprises, ComEd, Drive Chicago and Powering Chicago.
  • "This is a testament to the continued momentum behind Chicago Drives Electric as auto manufacturers debut the latest models and new technology."

CarNow Appoints Kayne Grau as New CEO

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Mittwoch, September 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CarNow, the automotive industry's leading dealer retailing system, today announced the appointment of Kayne Grau as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Grau will work closely with the CarNow leadership team to accelerate product innovation, strengthen the company's network of industry partners, and grow its customer base.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- CarNow, the automotive industry's leading dealer retailing system, today announced the appointment of Kayne Grau as Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • Grau will work closely with the CarNow leadership team to accelerate product innovation, strengthen the company's network of industry partners, and grow its customer base.
  • Grau has held senior leadership positions at prominent organizations including Cars.com, DirecTV, Apartments.com, and eToys.
  • "We're thrilled to have Kayne join CarNow as its new CEO," said Michael Brown, General Partner at Battery Ventures.