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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.
Cars.com’s coverage of the 2021 F-150 it purchased for its long-term test fleet continues to generate reader interest.
By Matt Schmitz
March 31, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
March 25, 2021
Check out our 10 biggest news stories of the week, led off by our 2021 Mazda CX-5 review.
By Matt Schmitz
March 24, 2021
The 2021 Audi A4 is upgraded with mild-hybrid-amped acceleration, tastefully muted handling, generous onboard tech and luxe cabin appointments.
By Matt Schmitz
March 18, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
March 17, 2021
Stories about our Best of 2021 winner, the 2021 Ford F-150, dominated the most read stories of the past week.
By Matt Schmitz
March 10, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
March 3, 2021
Cars.com readers have already exhibited their excitement over our editors’ top picks in four categories.
By Matt Schmitz
March 2, 2021
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 25, 2021
The Hyundai Venue is the Best Value of 2021, per Cars.com editors. If you’re looking for cheap but not chintzy, the Venue is the place you want to be.
By Matt Schmitz
February 24, 2021