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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.

Articles by Matt Schmitz

Mazda’s sales leader, the CX-5, returns for the 2021 model year with some nicely updated safety features and a not-so-nicely updated infotainment setup.
Cars.com’s coverage of the 2021 F-150 it purchased for its long-term test fleet continues to generate reader interest.
Updated for 2021 mechanically, technologically and otherwise, the Pacifica seems unwilling or unable to stop going out of its way to endear itself to the parents up front and the youngsters in back.
Check out our 10 biggest news stories of the week, led off by our 2021 Mazda CX-5 review.
The 2021 Audi A4 is upgraded with mild-hybrid-amped acceleration, tastefully muted handling, generous onboard tech and luxe cabin appointments.
In the most popular Cars.com news article of the week, we give shoppers a rapid-fire rundown of the things we like and don’t like about the 2022 Acura MDX.
Stories about our Best of 2021 winner, the 2021 Ford F-150, dominated the most read stories of the past week.
In one of our most popular articles of the past week, Cars.com announced the recipient of its Best Pickup Truck of 2021 award: the Ford F-150.
Cars.com readers have already exhibited their excitement over our editors’ top picks in four categories.
For 2021, the Kicks returns refreshed with subtle styling tweaks inside and out, as well as tech and safety upgrades, while keeping its price attractive.