Jamie Page Deaton Named to North American Car & Truck of the Year Jury

WASHINGTON, June 20, 2016 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- U.S. News & World Report's Jamie Page Deaton has been selected to join the North American Car & Truck of the Year jury, a distinguished group of automotive journalists from Canada and the United States. In its 24^th year, the NACTOY jury recognizes the most outstanding new vehicles in each model year.

Ms. Page Deaton is the managing editor of U.S. News Best Cars, a leading automotive website that attracts over 45 million car shoppers annually. An auto industry expert, Page Deaton oversees U.S. News' car reviews, new and used Best Car Rankings, car-buying advice content and annual awards, including Best Vehicle Brands, Best Cars for the Money and Best Cars for Families. Page Deaton is also a member of the New England Motor Press Association and the Washington Automotive Press Association.

Page Deaton is among 60 NACTOY jurors from leading magazines, newspapers and online outlets, including Kelley Blue Book, Edmunds, Automotive News and Car and Driver.

"Jamie has made U.S. News Best Cars the go-to website for anyone in the market for a new or used car," said Brian Kelly, editor and chief content officer of U.S. News. "Her deep understanding of what car shoppers want will be valued among this prestigious group of automotive journalists."

Since 2007, U.S. News Best Cars has published rankings of the majority of new vehicles sold in America. Bageshri Ghate is the Vice President and General Manager of U.S. News Best Cars and Chris Ciccone is the Product Director.

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CONTACT: U.S. News Media Contact: Lucy Lyons, llyons@usnews.com, (202) 955-2155, or North American Car of the Year Media Contact: Mark Phelan, mmphelan@freepress.com