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.
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.
By Matt Schmitz
May 7, 2018
By Matt Schmitz
May 4, 2018
Approximately 343,000 Audi vehicles are being recalled to replace a faulty
electric coolant pump.
By Matt Schmitz
May 3, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
May 2, 2018
With hit-and-run fatalities at an all-time high, it's essential that pedestrians
and cyclists look both ways when crossing streets.
By Matt Schmitz
April 25, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
April 25, 2018
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a
little money while also helping save the planet.
By Matt Schmitz
April 18, 2018
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a
little money while also helping save the planet.
By Matt Schmitz
April 18, 2018
In honor of celebrating Earth Day on April 22, here are five ways to save a
little money while also helping save the planet.
By Matt Schmitz
April 18, 2018
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.
By Matt Schmitz
March 30, 2018