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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.

In our most popular article of the past week, a rapid-fire roundup of the things our expert reviewers loved and loathed about the new generation, we tell you both sides of the Toyota Tundra tale.
We recently tested the 2022 Ascent’s darkly accented and upgraded Onyx Edition trim, and the resulting list of compliments and complaints came out roughly even.
Find out why you should opt for a 2022 Toyota Highlander instead of the outgoing version and see what other stories readers couldn’t get enough of this past week.
There’s no need to sacrifice capability for comfort in GMC’s Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate and AT4X trims. See what other stories readers couldn’t get enough of this past week.
Check out our most viewed stories of the month, starting with a comprehensive critique of the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup.
While the new 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo still may well be the most perfect balance you’re liable to strike, that’s not to say it’s perfect.
Find out what we love and don’t about Toyota’s new Corolla Cross SUV and see what other stories readers couldn’t get enough of in the past week.
The 2021 Land Rover Defender may just suit the needs of rock crawlers and urban dwellers alike — but, make no mistake, there will be compromises.
Toyota is playing to its truck-buying base by focusing improvements on meat-and-potatoes pickup stuff for the 2022 Tundra in our most popular article of the week.
Check out our 10 biggest news stories of the week, led by our comprehensive review of the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup.