Karl Brauer

Karl Brauer, executive analyst at automotive research firm iSeeCars and executive publisher of CarExpert.com, an automotive news and reviews website.

New Cars Are Back!
Automotive

New Cars Are Back!

New-car news hasn’t been much fun lately. Supply-chain problems, chip shortages and above-sticker asking prices have largely drowned out coverage…

The Best New and Redesigned Vehicles for 2022
Automotive

The Best New and Redesigned Vehicles for 2022

Better days are ahead for car buyers. Prices will soon start to soften, and some exciting new 2022 models will…

Frustrating Car Features: How to Live with Them… or Get Rid of Them
Automotive

Frustrating Car Features: How to Live with Them… or Get Rid of Them

Is your car’s tech driving you crazy? You’re not alone. Modern vehicles are full of features intended to make cars…

The Best Used Cars and SUVs to Buy Now
Automotive

The Best Used Cars and SUVs to Buy Now

Used-car prices have surged over 10% in the past year due to the pandemic-driven used-car bubble and the exodus to…

Exciting New Electric Vehicles for 2021
Vehicles

Exciting New Electric Vehicles for 2021

Here are three exciting EVs that are eligible for the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit—one with Tesla-like performance, one upscale interior, one economy.

Best New 2021 Vehicles
Vehicles

Best New 2021 Vehicles

Shoppers for 2021 vehicles will find several all-new models…and exciting updates of some of America's most popular vehicles.

New SUVs, Pickups to Charge Up the Electric Vehicle Market
Vehicles

New SUVs, Pickups to Charge Up the Electric Vehicle Market

Over the next two years, buyers who would rather plug in than fill up will have many more options, including various SUVs and pickups.

News About Electric Cars
Vehicles

News About Electric Cars

If you might be interested in an electric car, there is news you should know about the federal tax credit, state fees & the latest generation of vehicles.

2020 SUVs That Stand Out From the Crowd
Vehicles

2020 SUVs That Stand Out From the Crowd

As SUVs and pickups grab a record 70% of US auto sales, automakers are scurrying to introduce new and redesigned 2020 models.

Cars That Make Modern Tech Easy to Use
Vehicles

Cars That Make Modern Tech Easy to Use

The technology in these vehicles—touchscreens, safety systems, etc.—is actually easy to use.

Seven 2020 Cars Worth Waiting For
Vehicles

Seven 2020 Cars Worth Waiting For

Before you buy a new SUV, sporty car, crossover, pickup or hatchback, read about these 2020 models from Ford, Toyota, Ram, Kia, Nissan and Cadillac.

The 2019 Pickup Trucks Are Awesome—Here’s How to Choose the Best One for You
Vehicles

The 2019 Pickup Trucks Are Awesome—Here’s How to Choose the Best One for You

The latest pickup trucks are still rugged and durable and they’re nearly as smooth and comfortable to drive as SUVs.

The 5 Best Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs
Vehicles

The 5 Best Fuel-Efficient Cars and SUVs

The best new fuel-efficient cars don’t feel or drive like the underperforming, underwhelming gas-sippers of yore.

9 Great 2019 Cars and Pickups Worth Waiting For
Vehicles

9 Great 2019 Cars and Pickups Worth Waiting For

Several redesigns stand out among 2019 model year vehicles.

The Best New 2018 Luxury Cars and SUVs
Vehicles

The Best New 2018 Luxury Cars and SUVs

Some new luxury vehicles for 2018 provide sumptuous comfort and the latest driving technology while others offer luxury for less than $45,000.

These Five-Seat Cars Really Do Seat Five
Vehicles

These Five-Seat Cars Really Do Seat Five

If a vehicle has a second row of seats and five seat belts, its automaker inevitably claims it seats five.…

The Best New SUVs for 2017 and 2018
Vehicles

The Best New SUVs for 2017 and 2018

SUVs have taken over the roads. In 2016, there were more SUVs on the list of the top 20 best-selling…

Great New Cars Worth Waiting For
Vehicles

Great New Cars Worth Waiting For

Within the next year, automakers will be unveiling some vastly improved versions of tremendously popular vehicles…plus some new twists on…

Automakers Are Installing Faulty Air Bags in New Cars
Car Maintenance

Automakers Are Installing Faulty Air Bags in New Cars

Four automakers—Toyota, ­Volkswagen (including VW brand Audi), Fiat Chrysler and Mitsubishi—continue to install air bags that they know are defective…

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000
Vehicles

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000

Cars are so well-made these days that most will provide 150,000 miles of service without any serious problems. In fact,…