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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.

No one wants to think about handing over their car keys when they get 
 older, but here are ways to plan for an easier transition out of driving.
Check out this week's Top 5 most-read expert car reviews and Top 5 most-
 watched videos from Cars.com!
BMW is recalling approximately 850 model-year 2018 BMW M5 luxury 
 performance sedans for a problem with the engine control unit software 
 may cause the fuel pump to stop, stalling the vehicle and increasing the 
 risk of a crash.
BMW is recalling approximately 6,600 model-year 2010-11 BMW 335d 
 luxury sedans equipped with diesel engines because the connection of the 
 positive battery cable at the fuse box terminal may degrade over time, 
 possibly resulting in an intermittent loss of electrical power, which could 
 cause the vehicle to stall unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Volkswagen is recalling approximately 55,000 model-year 2018 
 Volkswagen 
 Atlas SUVs because the seat belt buckles in the second row can be 
 damaged if a child seat base is installed that is wider than 12.6 inches.
Every week, Cars.com's Editorial staff adds new stories featuring hands-on 
 driving impressions and in-depth videos. Here were our top performers this 
 week.
According to a new study by WalletHub, Detroit is the worst when it comes 
 to driving desirability.
Two model-year 2018 Bugatti Chiron sports cars are being recalled for an 
 airbag issue.
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 812,000 model-year 2012-14 Dodge 
 Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans, and model-year 2014-15 Jeep Grand 
 Cherokee SUVs.