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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.

Although Toyota's 2017 Land Cruiser offers much in the way of comfort, 
 backseat space remains troublesome, and that impacts car seats.
Mardi Gras mayhem, Infiniti iMessage stickers, falling cars and turn-signal 
 sarcasm: It's the week in oddball automotive news.
We at Cars.com wanted to make sure you're prepared for the 
 bacchanalian 
 debauchery of Mardi Gras with the right vehicle for the occasion.
Thanks to a Cars.com cooperative investigation, ride services could be 
 subject to new safety inspection standards in Washington state.
Approximately 5,500 model-year 2017 Volvo XC90 SUVs, S90 sedans and 
 V90 Cross Country wagons are being recalled.
With winter upon us, here are some tips to help you avoid damaging your car's exterior when clearing off snow and ice.
Inrix has released its annual Global Traffic Scorecard, naming Los Angeles worst for car congestion.