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Matt Schmitz

Former Assistant Managing Editor-News Matt Schmitz is a veteran Chicago journalist indulging his curiosity for all things auto while helping to inform car shoppers.

According to IHS Markit, the average age of U.S. cars in 2016 reached a 
 record 11.6 years. Time for some automotive age-shaming.
Approximately 3,300 model-year 2017 Maserati Levante SUVs are being 
 recalled due to an engine software problem.
Wanna eschew analysis for cuteness? If so, here are the 10 cutest cars 
 we've curated just for you.
Approximately 135 model-year Kia Niro SUVs are being recalled because of 
 a damaged motor-driving power-steering connector.
Self-driving rules are loosened in California, Mustangs speak Mandarin, 
 Mazda's perfume and more: It's the week in quirky car news.
Approximately 1,700 model-year 2017 Audi A5 cabriolets and S5 
 cabriolets are being recalled for seat belt retractor pretensioners.
Approximately 21,000 model-year 2007-10 Volkswagen Touareg SUVs are 
 being recalled for a fuel filter flange.
The good fortune we had to drive a 2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S becomes yours: Here are further details and some aspirational photos.