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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.

In the wake of this summer's hurricanes, here's how to protect yourself 
 from water-damaged cars from unscrupulous sellers.
In the wake of this summer's hurricanes, here's how to protect yourself 
 from water-damaged cars from unscrupulous sellers.
Approximately 2,100 model-year 2015-17 Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63 S 
 sedans, coupes and cabriolets are being recalled.
BMW's smallest X1 SUV was redesigned for 2016, gaining utility and space. 
 Little has changed for 2017.
Approximately 31,300 2017-18 Audi A4 sedans, A4 Allroad wagons, and 
 2018 A5 Sportback hatchbacks are being recalled.
Approximately 741,000 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5 and Z4 
 vehicles are being recalled.
Mazda brought a host of improvements to the redesigned CX-9 for 2016, 
 including car-seat installation. Little has changed for 2017.
As Halloween approaches, here are 13 tips for preventing trick-or-treating 
 tragedies.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put the 2018 Volkswagen 
 Atlas on the map for crashworthiness with Top Safety Pick.
When it comes to ensuring the safety of trick-or-treaters, it's not scary 
 clowns you should worry about, it's cars. Here's how to stay safe.