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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.

Porsche is recalling approximately 18,000 model-year 2010-12 vehicles to 
 repair the camshaft controllers.
Approximately 51,500 model-year 2015-17 Porsche Macan SUVs are being 
 recalled for a fuel pump flange that may crack.
If longevity is a measure of success, then the Toyota Corolla is one of the 
 most successful competitors in our 2017 Compact Sedan Challenge.
Why would pay a $20,000-plus price premium for the 2017 Jaguar F-Type 
 SVR over the R model? We'll tell you.
Approximately 100,000 model-year 2007-13 Mitsubishi Outlander SUVs are 
 being recalled for a wiper motor.
Approximately 41,000 vehicles manufactured by GM are being recalled.
Approximately 95,000 model-year 2014-15 Ford Escapes; 2014 F-150s and 
 E-Series; and 2015 Lincoln MKCs are being recalled.
Approximately 205,000 model-year 2007-11 Mazda CX-7 and CX-9 SUVs 
 and model-year 2009-11 Mazda6 sedans are being recalled.