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.
In the wake of this summer's hurricanes, here's how to protect yourself
from water-damaged cars from unscrupulous sellers.
By Matt Schmitz
November 9, 2017
In the wake of this summer's hurricanes, here's how to protect yourself
from water-damaged cars from unscrupulous sellers.
By Matt Schmitz
November 9, 2017
Approximately 2,100 model-year 2015-17 Mercedes-AMG C63 and C63 S
sedans, coupes and cabriolets are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
November 9, 2017
BMW's smallest X1 SUV was redesigned for 2016, gaining utility and space.
Little has changed for 2017.
By Matt Schmitz
November 7, 2017
Approximately 31,300 2017-18 Audi A4 sedans, A4 Allroad wagons, and
2018 A5 Sportback hatchbacks are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
November 6, 2017
Approximately 741,000 BMW 1 Series, 3 Series, 5 Series, X3, X5 and Z4
vehicles are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
November 3, 2017
Mazda brought a host of improvements to the redesigned CX-9 for 2016,
including car-seat installation. Little has changed for 2017.
By Matt Schmitz
October 31, 2017
As Halloween approaches, here are 13 tips for preventing trick-or-treating
tragedies.
By Matt Schmitz
October 30, 2017
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has put the 2018 Volkswagen
Atlas on the map for crashworthiness with Top Safety Pick.
By Matt Schmitz
October 26, 2017
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.
By Matt Schmitz
October 26, 2017