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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.

Need new wheels for navigating Missouri's cross-state corridor? Head to 
 the 2019 Kansas City Auto Show running Wednesday through Sunday in 
 downtown KC.
A new survey says Americans collectively spend 70 billion hours in the car 
 annually, an 8 percent increase over the past five years. But that also 
 means in increase in driving deaths.
Despite our 2019 Genesis G70's new-owner performance limitations, there 
 were no limitations on readers' interest in our new ride. Check out our 
 most popular news stories of the week here.
Refreshed for 2019, the Hyundai Tucson compact SUV makes car seat 
 installation and use easy for parents and caregivers.
Here's a list of things fellow drivers do that get us revved into the red.
If you're a car shopper, auto enthusiast or just someone looking for 
 something to do to get you out of those biting Erie winds, the 2019 
 Cleveland Auto Show is happening this weekend. Here are five things you 
 can't miss if you attend.
Auto Show Face-Off stories from Chicago dominate the top 10 news stories 
 this week.
If you're big on big trucks, the 2019 Chicago Auto Show was huge for you, 
 especially because heavy-duty pickups took center stage. Here's a roundup 
 of the most crucial HD developments.
Among news stories coming out of Cars.com's comprehensive coverage of 
 the 2019 Chicago Auto Show, the Toyota Tacoma was prominently featured 
 in three of our most popular ones this week.
Here are five things you can't miss at the 2019 Pittsburgh International 
 Auto Show before you head downtown Feb. 15-18.