National Press Release

FRANKLIN, Tenn., April 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Cars.com, one of the leading independent consumer auto shopping sites, has recognized the new Infiniti G as winner of several "Best Bet" awards for 2009. The G37 Sedan and all-wheel drive G37x Sedan have both been named "Best Bets for Luxury Vehicles," while the G37 Coupe has also been selected as a "Best Bet for Sports Cars."

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To qualify as a Cars.com Best Bet, vehicles must meet three quantified criteria: a Good rating in Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) frontal and side-impact crash tests, average or higher reliability ratings, and average or higher fuel economy within their class. In the Cars.com review of the G37, the editors commented: "The G37 lineup is a compelling alternative to the BMWs and Mercedes of the world."

"The new Infiniti G37 is designed to offer an unmatched combination of luxury and performance, so we're pleased to be acknowledged by Cars.com in both the luxury and sports car categories," said Ben Poore, vice president, Infiniti Business Unit. "This adds to the G's great momentum as we get ready for the launch of the first-ever G Convertible in late June."

About the Infiniti G

The Infiniti G line - which includes a sports sedan, coupe and a first-ever convertible - offers performance that inspires at every turn. For 2009, the Infiniti G Sedan has more horsepower with increased miles-per-gallon, and the G Coupe is available with all-wheel drive for the first time.

About Infiniti

Infiniti offers a full-line of luxury performance automobiles that inspire at every turn, including the G Coupe, Sedan and first-ever Convertible, M sedan, EX and FX crossovers, and the QX full-size SUV. More information about Infiniti and its Total Ownership Experience(R) can be found at www.InfinitiUSA.com.

About Cars.com

Cars.com is the leading destination for online car shoppers, offering credible, easy-to-understand information from consumers and experts to help buyers formulate opinions on what to buy, where to buy and how much to pay for a car. With comprehensive pricing information, side-by-side comparison tools, photo galleries, videos, unbiased editorial content and a large selection of new- and used-car inventory, Cars.com puts millions of car buyers in control of their shopping process with the information they need to make confident buying decisions.

Launched in June 1998, Cars.com is a division of Classified Ventures, LLC, which is owned by leading media companies, including Belo (NYSE: BLC), Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), The McClatchy Company (NYSE: MNI), Tribune Company and The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO).

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