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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.
By Matt Schmitz
November 17, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
November 11, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
November 10, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
November 3, 2021
Check out our most viewed stories of the month, starting with a comprehensive critique of the all-new 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup.
By Matt Schmitz
November 2, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
October 29, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
October 27, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
October 25, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
October 20, 2021
Check out our 10 biggest news stories of the week, led by our comprehensive review of the 2022 Ford Maverick compact pickup.
By Matt Schmitz
October 13, 2021