CHICAGO -

Cars.com further expanded on its mobile products Wednesday with the launch of a free Android application, available now for download in the Android app store.

Site officials noted that this app joins Cars.com’s iPhone app in exposing dealer inventory and helping consumers find the best vehicle for them while on the go.

They highlighted Lexus is the inaugural sponsor for the Android application. The brand did the same for Cars.com’s iPhone app and mobile site. 

Cars.com explained this new app can give Android owners access to the most popular features on the Cars.com site including:

—Dealer and seller contact information.

—Comprehensive listing of the Cars.com’s new and used inventory.

—Map to dealership.

—Sortable search results based on your preferences.

—Vehicle photos and additional details.

—Loan payments calculator.

—Share a listing with a friend.

“Over 871,000 people have downloaded our iPhone application to help them car shop,” Bill Swislow, Cars.com senior vice president of product, pointed out.

“We created a similar version of our popular app for the rapidly growing number of Android smartphone owners who want the same information on the go or on the dealer lot,” Swislow continued.

Cars.com stressed that shoppers who do not own an Android device can access its mobile site from any mobile browser.

“The popularity of smartphones is resulting in huge traffic gains to our mobile site and apps,” Swislow emphasized.

“People are not relying solely on their home computer to do car shopping,” he went on to say. “As this space continues to grow, we plan to grow our mobile products along with it to make sure we’re offering the best possible experience for consumers and continuing to drive quality traffic to our dealer partners and automotive manufacturers.”