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PCS Software Appoints Yusuf Ozturk as Chief Technology Officer

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Montag, August 21, 2023

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HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCS Software, a leading provider of transportation management software, today announced the appointment of Yusuf Ozturk as its new Chief Technology Officer. Yusuf brings over 25 years of experience in product development, from startups to global companies, to his new role. Yusuf joins PCS from Third Summit, the developer of a cloud-based media management platform for production companies.

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HOUSTON, Aug. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PCS Software, a leading provider of transportation management software, today announced the appointment of Yusuf Ozturk as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Yusuf joins PCS from Third Summit, the developer of a cloud-based media management platform for production companies.
Before that, Yusuf was the VP of engineering at HERE/Navteq, a global location data and technology company.
"Yusuf is a highly accomplished technology leader with a proven track record of success," said Chris Poelma, CEO of PCS Software.

FOX TELEVISION STATIONS ANNOUNCES NEWLY-RESTRUCTURED ADVERTISING SALES DIVISION

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Dienstag, August 15, 2023

NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FOX Television Stations (FTS) is restructuring its Advertising Sales division, merging its local, national and digital sales efforts into one streamlined unit designed to leverage the power of FOX's strong news content, live sports and digital/streaming platforms. In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales. He will assume this position immediately, reporting directly to Abernethy. In addition, three talented and experienced ad sales executives, Sheila Bruce, Tom Fleming and Michael Page, have been elevated to new roles.

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In making the announcement, FOX Television Stations Chief Executive Officer Jack Abernethy has named Patrick Paolini to Executive Vice President of Ad Sales.
Prior to that, he held the position of Vice President and General Sales Manager at FOX Stations Sales and, before that, Sales Manager.
Previously, Fleming was the Vice President in charge of managing the sales team for FOX Television Stations.
FOX Television Stations owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S.

KIA EV6 RECEIVES STRAIGHT A'S ON CARS.COM'S 2023 CAR SEAT FIT REPORT CARD

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Donnerstag, August 3, 2023

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia EV6 straight A's on Cars.com's 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card, highlighting vehicles that received top scores from the outlet's certified child passenger safety technicians. The EV6 is one of only seven vehicles that received all A's from Cars.com's safety technicians.

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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 Kia EV6 straight A's on Cars.com's 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card, highlighting vehicles that received top scores from the outlet's certified child passenger safety technicians.
Since its introduction, the Kia EV6 has received numerous accolades due to its wide array of electrified trimlines, including the Wind, GT-Line and GT1.
"As we continue toward Kia's electrified future, we are proud to earn top scores from the Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card," said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America.
The Cars.com Car Seat Fit Report Card compiles 12 months' worth of comprehensive Car Seat Checks conducted by Cars.com's team of experts.

CARS Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

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Donnerstag, August 3, 2023

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), the leading digital automotive platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.

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CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), the leading digital automotive platform that provides a robust set of digital solutions, today released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023.
Revenue for the second quarter totaled $168.2 million, an increase of $5.3 million, or up 3%, compared to the prior year period.
As of June 30, 2023, Dealer Customers totaled 18,785 as compared to 19,186 at the end of the first quarter of 2023.
For the quarter, Average Monthly Unique Visitors were 26.9 million and total Traffic increased 5% to 156.0 million, compared to the second quarter of 2022.

A Third Child Means a New Ride for 40% of Parents; Cars.com's Car Seat Fit Report Card Shares the Best Family-Friendly Vehicles for Growing Families

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Dienstag, August 1, 2023

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CHICAGO, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) found more than 40% of parents purchased a new vehicle as a result of welcoming a third child to the family.1 Cars.com released its 2023 Car Seat Fit Report Card to help current and expecting parents navigate the challenges of buying a vehicle that easily and safely accommodates car seats for their growing family. This in-depth resource identifies vehicles that best fit car seats for infants, toddlers and young children.

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SUVs dominated this year's Car Seat Fit Report Card.
The Cars.com Editorial team found the top-performing SUVs allowed for simple and quick car seat installation and were spacious enough to provide ample legroom for the rest of the family.
The vehicle's car seat Latch system also must be conveniently accessible and easy to use," adds Geiger.
To learn more about how Cars.com performs its Car Seat Checks, or to see how well a car seat will fit in your family vehicle or a vehicle you are considering purchasing, visit www.cars.com/news/car-seat-check .

Tekion Acquires Five64, Interstate and State Vehicle Registration Solutions Provider

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Mittwoch, Juli 26, 2023

Tekion , innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced its newest acquisition of interstate and state vehicle registration solution provider, Five64 .

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Tekion , innovator of the first cloud-native platform serving the entire automotive retail ecosystem, today announced its newest acquisition of interstate and state vehicle registration solution provider, Five64 .
View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230726887912/en/
Five64 now operating under Tekion Digital Processing Inc. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Five64, integrated with Tekion – now operating under a new name as Tekion Digital Processing Inc. (TDP) - will simplify cross-state transactions of vehicle purchases for dealers, OEMs, consumers, and industry partners.
With the continued evolution of online sales, there are more and more people looking to cross state lines to buy a vehicle.
According to Cars.com, 10% of recent car buyers went over state lines for their vehicle as inventories trail demand.

CARS to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Donnerstag, Juli 20, 2023

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(NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), a leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of industry-specific digital solutions, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

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(NYSE: CARS) ("CARS" or the "Company"), a leading automotive marketplace platform that provides a robust set of industry-specific digital solutions, today announced that it expects to report its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, on Thursday, August 3, 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.

Simple Recon Unveils Exciting New Features in Automobile Reconditioning Process Tracking Software

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Mittwoch, Juli 12, 2023

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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simple Recon, a leading provider of automobile reconditioning process tracking software, has recently announced the release of its latest feature-packed update. This update introduces several cutting-edge functionalities that enhance the user experience, improve process efficiency, and boost overall productivity.

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From Recon Link for seamless online inventory management to Mobile Web accessibility and Recon TBS Monitor for efficient workflow tracking, Simple Recon makes car reconditioning a breeze.
BOCA RATON, Fla., July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Simple Recon, a leading provider of automobile reconditioning process tracking software, has recently announced the release of its latest feature-packed update.
Start integrating Simple Recon into your Car Reconditioning business today and discover how simple it is to locate and manage your inventory and its reconditioning process."
**About Simple Recon**: Simple Recon helps dealerships reduce their inventory's time to market by providing easy-to-use, cloud-based, turnkey reconditioning process tracking software.

CARS.COM AMERICAN-MADE INDEX SEES 260% JUMP IN ELECTRIFIED VEHICLES SINCE 2020, TESLA LANDS TOP SPOTS

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Mittwoch, Juni 21, 2023

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CHICAGO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh off a rebrand, car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today revealed the 100 vehicles on its 18th annual American-Made Index. Cars.com's automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and employment. In this year's AMI, electric vehicle automaker Tesla took the top spot for the third year and swept the first four spots. Honda held strong again, adding clout with appearances from its luxury brand Acura. Newcomer Volkswagen is making its debut in the index's top 10. The complete list is available at Cars.com/AMI.

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Cars.com's automotive experts independently evaluate vehicles contributing the most to the U.S. economy for manufacturing, parts sourcing and employment.
In this year's AMI, electric vehicle automaker Tesla took the top spot for the third year and swept the first four spots.
In this year's AMI, electric vehicle automaker Tesla took the top spot for the third year and swept the first four spots.
Half of the top 10 are EVs this year, and roughly 1 in every 5 vehicles on the full list comes electrified."

CARS.COM'S NEWEST MODEL: A MODERN BRAND, FRESH AD CAMPAIGN AND ENDLESS 'POSSIBILITIES'

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Donnerstag, Juni 1, 2023

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CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) is launching a modern brand identity and advertising campaign encouraging people to explore "Where to next?" For the first time in the company's quarter-century history as a technology leader, it will debut a redesign of its logo, paying homae to the innovation and credibility that has made Cars.com a leading destination for car buyers and sellers while paving the way for its future.

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CHICAGO, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com ™ (NYSE: CARS) is launching a modern brand identity and advertising campaign encouraging people to explore "Where to next?"
Consumers and dealers want the same thing: a happy buyer driving off the lot in their next car.
Refreshed brand campaign: "Possibilities" reminds us that car buying is fun and spurred by various life changes.
The logo's transparency signals Cars.com's history and continued focus on creating trust and confidence for both buyers and sellers.