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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.

Few vehicles show how far family travel has come better than the 2017 
 Chrysler Pacifica and its Uconnect system with Theater Package.
Ahead of Mother's Day on May 13, Cars.com mommies (and husbands and 
 sons) have offered up some of their favorite automotive features.
You've heard of health insurance, homeowners insurance and even pet 
 insurance — but what about gap insurance for your car?
It's a good thing Detroit denizens value their vehicles so much, because 
 the cost of insuring one is the highest in the nation.
Cadillac eliminated many car-seat-related difficulties from the XT5 for the 
 2017 model year, and little has changed with the 2018 model.
With the spring season of renewal upon us, it's time to come together to 
 wipe our cars clean.
A recent AAA survey suggests that consumer interest in electric vehicles is 
 sparking.