Download Cars.com's Updated iPhone and Android Apps

Cars.com has completed a major overhaul of its mobile apps for iPhone and Android smartphones.

Not only does it look more like our recently revamped wired site, there are also major new features that will make shopping for a new or used car from the couch, grocery store line or dinner with a bad blind date better.

Our menu now follows you through the app so you can easily jump to another section or tool, like a loan calculator, from wherever you are.

When you find a car you're interested in the images appear larger than before — as does the asking price.

One feature that we're particularly proud of is a saved search that you can name yourself.

Dramatized Focus Group Video

Cars.com is bringing drama to the Big Game. Find out how on Feb. 3, and for a sneak peek, check out the video above.

2013 Dodge Challenger Wins Cars.com Shoppers' Choice Award

America loves its muscle cars, and Cars.com's Facebook fans once again proved as much by selecting the 2013 Dodge Challenger as this year's winner of the Shoppers' Choice Award. We can't say we disagree; as we stated on our Facebook page: "We think the Challenger's classic muscle-car styling, refined ride and handling, and spacious interior make this an excellent choice for anyone in the market for a fun, surprisingly practical coupe."

More 2013 Detroit Auto Show Coverage

The Challenger beat nine finalists and was ultimately selected based on the amount of activity generated by millions of shoppers on Cars.com, including how many people researched and reached out to dealers to check out the car. From all that activity, combined with the Facebook voting, we've determined that the Challenger best represents the voice of our users.

Dodge received its Cars.com Shoppers' Choice Award this week during the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Congratulations, Dodge, and thanks to the millions of Cars.com users who made this award possible.

Top 10 Most-Read Stories of the Year

Out of thousands of Kicking Tires posts in 2012, a little novelty news item about the return of Chevrolet's Captiva Sport enjoyed something of a captive audience. The post, about the short-lived Saturn Vue crossover reappearing as the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva, finished the year with nearly 15% more reads than its nearest competitor.

Perhaps it was the sheer oddity of the thing, as the Captiva isn't sold at dealerships, but instead was brought back by General Motors for rental-fleet duty.

Further down the list are our top 10 cars we recommended for surviving the Mayan apocalypse aftermath, which if you're reading this now is, mercifully, irrelevant. Check out the rest of the list below:

1. The Saturn Vue Is Back as the 2012 Chevrolet Captiva Sport
2. Honda Confirms 2013 Civic Updates, Mum on Specifics
3. 2013 Mazda3: What's Changed
4. 2013 Hyundai Elantra Sedan: What's Changed
5. Top 10 Cars for the 2012 Apocalypse
6. 2013 Honda Accord Sedan Shrinks, Gets Plug-in Hybrid Model
7. 2013 Subaru Forester: What's Changed
8. 2013 Honda Odyssey: What's Changed
9. 2013 Honda Pilot: What's Changed
10. Recall Alert: 2005-10 Honda Accord, 2007-10 Honda CR-V, 2005-08 Honda Element

Cars.com's Best of 2013 Nominees Announced

Each year, automakers introduce or redesign roughly 70 cars, and our experts spend hours upon hours driving them, putting them through their paces. We're looking above all else for quality, innovation and value for the consumer. From those cars, we pick our nominees for Cars.com's top honor, our Best of 2013 award. Check out our nominees, along with why we chose them, and see why this year's picks are already unique.

The Cars.com Best of 2013 Nominees

Cars.com's Lifestyle Award Nominees Announced

Every year, our editors spend countless hours behind the wheels of cars, and with their vast years of experience, they gather each fall to choose their favorite cars for Family, Work, Play and Eco-Friendly Car of the Year. Check out the nominees in each category, and let us know if we got them right:

2013 Cars.com Lifestyle Awards Nominees

2013 Lifestyle Buying Guides Are Here

We know there are plenty of car shoppers who have been out of the market so long, they don't feel confident about knowing which cars, SUVs or trucks they should be considering as their next vehicle. We're here to help. Our Lifestyle Buying Guides offer suggestions for families, players, workers and green drivers. Here are links to all of them to help you figure out which cars should be in your consideration list.

Family Buying Guides
Small Families
Big Families
First-Time Drivers

Work Car/Truck Buying Guides
Commuters
Hard Workers
The Boss

Play Buying Guides
Sun Lovers (think convertibles)
Off-Roaders
Fun to Drive

Eco-Friendly Buying Guide

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

Still unwilling to share the spotlight after five consecutive weeks, the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek yet again nabs the No. 1 spot among Cars.com's most-read reviews this week. Another familiar face, the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder, enjoys its second straight week in the runner-up position. Meanwhile, it's worth noting that Ford occupies nearly half the list with the 2013 Escape, Focus ST, Fusion and Explorer.

Check out what else was popular this week:

• 1. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• 2. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
• 3. 2013 Audi A4
• 4. 2013 Ford Escape
• 5. 2013 Ford Focus ST
• 6. 2013 Acura RDX
• 7. 2013 Nissan Altima
• 8. 2013 Ford Fusion
• 9. 2013 Ford Explorer
• 10. 2012 Toyota Prius Plug-In

Shameless Plug: Cars.com's 'Hottest Cars for 2013'

Thanks to our editors, shopping for the newest cars on the market is now easier. No more wading through complicated jargon and multiple sources: We've made it easier with this compact, elegantly designed electronic guide (a new model itself!).

"The Hottest Cars for 2013" is packed with photos and offers comprehensive reports and expert commentary on all the newly introduced and redesigned 2013 models. Best of all, you can watch video reviews of 20 of the new models — giving a 360-degree look at the snazzy newcomers — while reading this innovative e-book, which is available at iTunes, Barnes & Noble, Smashwords and other reputable e-booksellers for the low price of $6.99.

Most-Read Car Reviews of the Week

The 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek once again occupies the No. 1 spot among Cars.com's most-read reviews this week. Meanwhile, the reimagined three-row 2013 Nissan Pathfinder takes second place.

Check out what else was popular this week:

• 1. 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek
• 2. 2013 Nissan Pathfinder
• 3. 2013 Ford Escape
• 4. 2013 Ford Fusion
• 5. 2013 Nissan Altima
• 6. 2013 Honda Accord
• 7.2013 Ford Focus ST
• 8. 2013 Acura RDX
• 9. 2013 Ford Explorer
• 10. 2012 Honda Civic