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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.

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.
Approximately 79,400 Mazda CX-7s, CX-9s and Mazda6s are being recalled 
 as part of the Takata airbag inflator recall.
A new WalletHub study ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia for 
 their relative stiffness of penalties for DUI offenses.
GM has announced it has already begun expanding the city count for its 
 smartphone-app-based Maven Gig car rental program.
Approximately 14,200 model-year 2016-18 Infinti Q50 sedans and model-
 year 2017 Q60 coupes are being recalled.
Make summer travel less stressful by learning how to do the zipper merge.
Approximately 5,100 2016 SmartForTwo microcars are being recalled for an 
 issue with the lock nut that secures the parking brake.
It's April, and that means it's time again for the year's most ironic 
 automotive exhibit, the New York International Auto Show.
Approximately 2,200 model-year 2006 BMW 3 Series and 5 Series sedans 
 are being recalled.