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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.
Approximately 11,200 model-year 2017 Buick LaCrosse sedans are being
recalled for rear-suspension toe links.
By Matt Schmitz
May 8, 2017
The 2017 BMW M760 gets lousy gas mileage. This is the only objectively
negative thing to be said about it.
By Matt Schmitz
May 4, 2017
The backseat of the family-friendly 2017 Lexus RX 450h hybrid luxury SUV
is now safer for your precious cargo.
By Matt Schmitz
May 4, 2017
Spring is here and many parts of the country are experiencing a lot of rain — and the flooding that often comes with it. Play it safe in the car with these tips.
By Matt Schmitz
May 3, 2017
With a little imagination, it's easy to make the 2017 BMW 7 Series your
own personal spa day. Here's how to do it.
By Matt Schmitz
May 3, 2017
Approximately 300 model-year 2016 Mercedes-Benz Metris vans are being
recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
May 1, 2017
Approximately 25,000 model-year 2015-17 Nissan Leafs and model-year
2014 and 2015-17 Sentras are being recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
May 1, 2017
Approximately 8,400 model-year 2015 Acura TLX sedans are being
recalled.
By Matt Schmitz
May 1, 2017
Tesla has begun restoring automatic emergency braking to Model S and
Model X vehicles, albeit a lower-speed version than expected.
By Matt Schmitz
May 1, 2017
Amid a rise in vehicle recalls are the top reasons survey respondents gave in a recent study for ignoring recall notices.
By Matt Schmitz
May 1, 2017