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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.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued an urgent plea 
 for owners of 2006 Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series pickup trucks to have 
 their Takata recall repairs completed immediately.
Approximately 343,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled to replace a faulty 
 electric coolant pump.
According to a recent report by AAA, most calls for assistance were for 
 vehicles at least 10 years old. Here are some recommended precautions 
 ahead of road-trip season.
With hit-and-run fatalities at an all-time high, it's essential that pedestrians 
 and cyclists look both ways when crossing streets.
Distracted driving is implicated in 1 out of every 5 traffic collisions; here's a 
 checklist to help you keep your eyes and your mind on the road.
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a 
 little money while also helping save the planet.
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a 
 little money while also helping save the planet.
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a 
 little money while also helping save the planet.
Automakers unexpectedly held back some of their biggest new-model 
 debuts for the 2018 New York auto show, but we were there to cover it. 
 Here's what you missed.