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.
As you may have heard, there's a total solar eclipse coming on Aug. 21.
Here are six cars suited for the occasion and tips to stay safe.
By Matt Schmitz
August 18, 2017
Approximately 79,400 Mazda CX-7s, CX-9s and Mazda6s are being recalled
as part of the Takata airbag inflator recall.
By Matt Schmitz
August 15, 2017
A new WalletHub study ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia for
their relative stiffness of penalties for DUI offenses.
By Matt Schmitz
August 14, 2017
GM has announced it has already begun expanding the city count for its
smartphone-app-based Maven Gig car rental program.
By Matt Schmitz
August 11, 2017
Approximately 14,200 model-year 2016-18 Infinti Q50 sedans and model-
year 2017 Q60 coupes are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
August 8, 2017
Make summer travel less stressful by learning how to do the zipper merge.
By Matt Schmitz
August 3, 2017
Approximately 5,100 2016 SmartForTwo microcars are being recalled for an
issue with the lock nut that secures the parking brake.
By Matt Schmitz
August 3, 2017
By Matt Schmitz
August 1, 2017
It's April, and that means it's time again for the year's most ironic
automotive exhibit, the New York International Auto Show.
By Matt Schmitz
August 1, 2017
Approximately 2,200 model-year 2006 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series sedans
are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
August 1, 2017