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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.
By Matt Schmitz
August 23, 2018
Check out this week's Top 5 most-read expert car reviews and Top 5 most-
watched videos from Cars.com!
By Matt Schmitz
Assistant Managing Editor-News
By Matt Schmitz
August 17, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
August 13, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
August 13, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
August 13, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
August 10, 2018
According to a new study by WalletHub, Detroit is the worst when it comes
to driving desirability.
By Matt Schmitz
July 27, 2018
Two model-year 2018 Bugatti Chiron sports cars are being recalled for an
airbag issue.
By Matt Schmitz
July 26, 2018
Vehicles Affected: Approximately 812,000 model-year 2012-14 Dodge
Charger and Chrysler 300 sedans, and model-year 2014-15 Jeep Grand
Cherokee SUVs.
By Matt Schmitz
July 25, 2018