Assistant Managing Editor-News
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.
By Matt Schmitz
March 4, 2019
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 26, 2019
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 26, 2019
Refreshed for 2019, the Hyundai Tucson compact SUV makes car seat
installation and use easy for parents and caregivers.
By Matt Schmitz
February 25, 2019
Here's a list of things fellow drivers do that get us revved into the red.
By Matt Schmitz
February 21, 2019
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 21, 2019
Auto Show Face-Off stories from Chicago dominate the top 10 news stories
this week.
By Matt Schmitz
February 21, 2019
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 19, 2019
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.
By Matt Schmitz
February 19, 2019
Here are five things you can't miss at the 2019 Pittsburgh International
Auto Show before you head downtown Feb. 15-18.
By Matt Schmitz
February 13, 2019