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Jeep® Grand Cherokee Named Best SUV of 2023 by Cars.com

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Dienstag, Februar 7, 2023

Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, earns prestigious Best SUV of 2023 from Cars.com in inaugural year of award

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  • Jeep® Grand Cherokee, the most awarded SUV ever, earns prestigious Best SUV of 2023 from Cars.com in inaugural year of award
    Award applies to entire Grand Cherokee lineup, including two-row Grand Cherokee, three-row Grand Cherokee L and plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe
    New electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe delivers 56 MPGe, 25 miles all-electric range and up to 470 miles total range with no range anxiety
    Cars.com says SUV of the Year winner represents ultimate in capability, versatility and value
    Jeep® Grand Cherokee is the Best SUV of 2023, according to Cars.com in its inaugural Best SUV of 2023 award.
  • The award applies to the entire 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee lineup, including the two-row Grand Cherokee , three-row Grand Cherokee L and plug-in hybrid Grand Cherokee 4xe , which delivers 56 MPGe, 25 miles all-electric range and 470-mile total range with no range anxiety.
  • With the Grand Cherokee, Grand Cherokee L and Grand Cherokee 4xe, there's one for every lifestyle, taste and budget."
  • "We're proud that the two-row Jeep Grand Cherokee, three-row Grand Cherokee L and electrified Grand Cherokee 4xe represent the best SUV lineup," said Jim Morrison, senior vice president and head of Jeep brand North America.

KIA CLINCHES TOP SPOT IN CARS.COM'S 2023 'BEST OF' AWARDS

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Dienstag, Februar 7, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Car-shopping marketplace Cars.com™ (NYSE: CARS) today announced the winners of its annual Best Of awards program, which highlights winners in six categories: Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car, Best SUV, Best Electric Car, Best Pickup Truck, and the highest honor: Best Car of the Year. This year, Kia's 2023 Niro has earned the coveted Best Car of 2023 honor from an evaluation pool of all-new and significantly redesigned vehicles for the model year.

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  • Two of this year's six Best Of winners — the Kia Niro and Ford Maverick — were also named to Cars.com's first-ever Affordability Report , published in January.
  • The Cars.com's marketplace Best Of awards program includes six different categories: Best Car, Best SUV, Best Pickup Truck, Best Family Car, Best Luxury Car and Best Electric Vehicle.
  • Cars.com's experts consider all model-year 2023 vehicles in a corresponding category for these six awards.
  • To find out more about the Kia Niro, why it's named Cars.com's Best Car of 2023 and to see other 2023 award winners, visit Cars.com/awards .

Site Impact Forms 'All-Star' Advisory Board to Support Continued Growth

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Dienstag, Februar 7, 2023

COCONUT CREEK, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Site Impact, a leader in providing multi-channel direct digital marketing solutions, has announced the appointment of three leading industry innovators to its inaugural board. The selection of these three specific members to the new Site Impact Advisory Board: John B. Kahan, Christian Hendricks and Sloan Gaon, underscores the company's commitment to accelerating its growth by leveraging strategic partnerships and relationships across all aspects of its business. 

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  • The selection of these three specific members to the new Site Impact Advisory Board: John B. Kahan, Christian Hendricks and Sloan Gaon, underscores the company's commitment to accelerating its growth by leveraging strategic partnerships and relationships across all aspects of its business.
  • "The caliber of board members we've been able to attract speaks volumes about our potential as a company," said Jennifer Gressman, Site Impact Chief Executive Officer.
  • "John is a standout leader whose board experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow Site Impact and launch Centrifi to the US advertising market.
  • His experience infusing data science and AI to address some of the world's greatest challenges with Microsoft will be a huge asset to Site Impact," said Brandon Rosen, Board Chairman and Site Impact founder.

CHICAGO AUTO SHOW WELCOMES NEW AND RETURNING SPONSORS

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Montag, Februar 6, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsors continue to show their support of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with annual renewals from partners including Cars.com, Powering Chicago, and Wintrust.

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Sponsors continue to show their support of the 2023 Chicago Auto Show with annual renewals from partners including Cars.com, Powering Chicago, and Wintrust.
  • "We are thrilled to have Cars.com and Powering Chicago as premier partners of the show once again, and welcome our newest premier sponsor, Autel, as they engage with the Chicago Drives Electric EV track," said Jim OBrill, marketing and sponsorship director of the Chicago Auto Show.
  • Powering Chicago, the labor-management partnership between International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 134 and the Electrical Contractors' Association of Chicago and Cook County.
  • For more information on Chicago Auto Show sponsorships, contact the Marketing and Sponsorships Director, Jim OBrill at [email protected] .

FIVE KIA MODELS NAMED TO CARS.COM 2023 BEST VALUE NEW CARS REPORT

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Mittwoch, Januar 25, 2023

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five select Kia models have been named to Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report, further cementing the brand's leadership position in offering award-winning vehicles at an incredible value. The 2023 Rio S (with technology package), 2023 Forte LXS (with technology package), 2023 Seltos S, 2023 Niro Plug-In Hybrid EX, and 2023 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line made the report, which Cars.com says helps car shoppers who are considering their next vehicle purchase. In addition, the 2023 Rio S (with technology package) was named the winner of the New Car segment.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Five select Kia models have been named to Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report, further cementing the brand's leadership position in offering award-winning vehicles at an incredible value.
  • "We are thrilled to have so many of our models added to the Cars.com 2023 Best Value New Car report, including two of our Plug-In Hybrid models under the 'Plan S' umbrella of electrified offerings," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report identifies the most affordable new-car models in four categories — small SUVs, EVs and PHEVs, small pickup trucks, and cars — that offer the best value for the price based on features and each category's median price among Cars.com's inventory.
  • "Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report will help shoppers find a quality vehicle within their budget including five options in small SUVs, sedans and plug-in hybrids from Kia."

NEW DATA-DRIVEN, PERSONALIZED INSIGHTS REPORTS FROM CARS AVAILABLE AT THE 2023 NADA SHOW THIS WEEK, EMPOWER DEALERS WITH A COMPETITIVE EDGE

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Dienstag, Januar 24, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With the Cars.com Inc. (NYSE: CARS) platform further strengthened by recently integrated companies such as Accu-Trade and CreditIQ, the richness and scope of its data offering continues to grow. CARS will offer three free, personalized reports for dealers leveraging its platform-connected data at this week's 2023 National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) Show in Dallas Jan. 27-29.

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  • (NYSE: CARS) platform further strengthened by recently integrated companies such as Accu-Trade and CreditIQ, the richness and scope of its data offering continues to grow.
  • CARS will offer three free, personalized reports for dealers leveraging its platform-connected data at this week's 2023 National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA) Show in Dallas Jan. 27-29.
  • With a standard in-store appraisal averaging 20 minutes per vehicle, dealerships are wasting hundreds of hours on outdated trade-in processes.
  • Dealers looking for more information can visit CARS Booth #509 in Hall A at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas Jan. 27-29 at the 2023 NADA Show or reach out to their CARS rep.

Fiat 500X Offers Enticing Entry Point on Cars.com Affordability Report: 2023 Best Value New Cars

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Montag, Januar 23, 2023

Fiat 500X features high price-to-value equation with technology, roomy interior and standard all-wheel drive (AWD)

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  • Fiat 500X features high price-to-value equation with technology, roomy interior and standard all-wheel drive (AWD)
    Loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, the Fiat 500X is available in Pop and Sport trims
    2023 Fiat 500X has a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28,965 (excluding $1,595 destination charge)
    Cars.com is giving the Fiat 500X affordability kudos on its Affordability Report: 2023 Best Value New Cars.
  • The 2023 Fiat 500X in Pop trim has a starting U.S. manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $28,965, excluding $1,595 destination charge.
  • The 2023 Fiat 500X delivers Italian design and engaging driving dynamics that are synonymous with the FIAT brand.
  • Loaded with up to 75 advanced safety and security features, the 2023 Fiat 500X is available in two trims: Pop and Sport.

Hyundai Lands Five Vehicles on 2023 Best Value New Cars by Cars.com

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Montag, Januar 23, 2023

More than 70 vehicles were evaluated for the Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report which identifies the most affordable new-car models in four categories — small SUVs, EVs and PHEVs, small pickup trucks, and cars — that offer the best value for the price based on features and each category's median price using Cars.com's inventory.

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  • More than 70 vehicles were evaluated for the Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report which identifies the most affordable new-car models in four categories — small SUVs, EVs and PHEVs, small pickup trucks, and cars — that offer the best value for the price based on features and each category's median price using Cars.com's inventory.
  • "Hyundai is proud to have five vehicles recognized in the 2023 Best Value New Cars report."
  • Budget-conscious shoppers who want the most bang for their buck will find a range of options from Hyundai on Cars.com's 2023 Best Value New Cars report.
  • With styles ranging from a small SUV like the 2023 Hyundai Kona SE to a pickup truck like the 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz SE, there are affordable options to meet various needs and lifestyles," says Jane Ulitskaya, Cars.com Editor.

CARS.COM'S FIRST-EVER AFFORDABILITY REPORT PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR VALUE-CONSCIOUS BUYERS

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Montag, Januar 23, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Affordability is top of mind for consumers as the new year starts, with less than half of Americans (46%) feeling financially confident and consumers citing a range of economic concerns including inflation, job insecurity and rising interest rates.1 Financial concerns, however, are being met with pent-up demand for new vehicles from the inventory shortage that began in 2021 and is just now beginning to ease. The result is a robust car-buying market of cost-conscious consumers and the timely launch of car-shopping marketplace Cars.com's (NYSE: CARS) first-ever Affordability Report.

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  • Gone are the days of super low rates.
  • The technology helps shoppers understand what they can afford, get preapproved for a loan, determine what their current car is worth and claim an Instant Offer from a local dealership.
  • Though gas prices have since settled from the headline-grabbing highs of 2022, affordability in the form of fuel expense remains a major consideration for shoppers and a key component in the Affordability Report's analysis.
  • 2 Cars.com Consumer Survey In-Market Shoppers; 992 responses; Jan. 5-Jan. 6, 2023

Outsell Announces Strategic Leadership Updates, Appoints John Degnan to Vice President of Major Accounts and Anthony Gjonaj to Vice President of Sales

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Freitag, Januar 20, 2023

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outsell, a data and technology company with the automotive industry's leading Customer Data and Engagement Platform (CDEP), announced today its latest strategic leadership investment with the appointment of seasoned automotive experts John Degnan to Vice President of Major Accounts and Anthony Gjonaj to Vice President of Sales. Both positions report to John Clavadetscher, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Outsell. 

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Outsell , a data and technology company with the automotive industry's leading Customer Data and Engagement Platform (CDEP), announced today its latest strategic leadership investment with the appointment of seasoned automotive experts John Degnan to Vice President of Major Accounts and Anthony Gjonaj to Vice President of Sales.
  • Both positions report to John Clavadetscher, President and Chief Commercial Officer at Outsell.
  • "Adding Anthony Gjonaj to the team and promoting John Degnan illustrates our commitment to the automotive industry and our excitement for our future," said Clavadetscher.
  • "Anthony has extensive history in automotive, including leadership positions at AutomotiveMastermind and Cars.com, and John has impressive experience within Outsell and Hubbard Broadcasting.