Karl Brauer

Karl Brauer, executive analyst at automotive research firm iSeeCars. An automotive journalist for more than 25 years, he is a jury member for both the North American Car and Truck of the Year and the World Car of the Year awards. iSeeCars.com

The Best Used Cars Today (All Less Than $10,000)

The Best Used Cars Today (All Less Than $10,000)

Karl Brauer | July 7, 2014

Once again, it is possible to find a very appealing, high-quality, low-mileage used car for less than $10,000—but only if…

The Best New Cars Under $25,000

The Best New Cars Under $25,000

Karl Brauer | April 18, 2014

You can buy a lot of car for less than $25,000 these days. Just a decade ago, only the Asian…

7 Great Cars Coming Soon

7 Great Cars Coming Soon

Karl Brauer | March 17, 2014

They're Worth Waiting For! Carmakers have come up with a handful of redesigned models that won't be available for months…

7 Luxury Cars for Half the Price

7 Luxury Cars for Half the Price

Karl Brauer | March 6, 2014

BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, More New luxury cars typically cost $35,000 to $60,000 or more. But used luxury cars just four…

Best Fuel Sippers for 2014

Best Fuel Sippers for 2014

Karl Brauer | December 23, 2013

Great Gas Mileage—and a Great Ride, Too Buying a fuel-efficient vehicle doesn't have to mean settling for a car that's…

Luxury Cars Without Luxury Price Tags

Luxury Cars Without Luxury Price Tags

Karl Brauer | November 4, 2013

The 2014 Mercedes S550 sedan offers reclining rear seats with hot stone massage, heated armrests and an electric gliding ottoman…"Magic…

Best New Cars Under $20,000

Best New Cars Under $20,000

Karl Brauer | May 21, 2013

(One costs only $16,020) A decade ago, if you wanted to spend less than $20,000 for a new car, you…

Cars Worth Waiting For—Dynamic New Models Available Later This Year

Cars Worth Waiting For—Dynamic New Models Available Later This Year

Karl Brauer | May 21, 2013

Many of the impressive new cars and trucks displayed at the 2013 North American International Auto Show in Detroit are…

Now’s the Time to Buy a Hybrid Car. Here’s Why…

Now’s the Time to Buy a Hybrid Car. Here’s Why…

Karl Brauer | May 2, 2013

A few years ago, picking which hybrid or electric vehicle to buy was fairly simple—there weren’t many to choose from.…

Don’t Let a New Car Drive You Crazy!

Don’t Let a New Car Drive You Crazy!

Karl Brauer | December 21, 2012

Today’s dashboards can be fun to use…or ridiculously complex It used to be that operating a car’s entertainment and information…

The Best Thing I Did in 2012 That You Can Do in 2013

The Best Thing I Did in 2012 That You Can Do in 2013

Terry Kovel | December 20, 2012

Inspiring ideas from Bottom Line’s experts Each year, we ask a selection of our Bottom Line/Personal experts to think back…

The Full-Size Sedan Is Back…and It Doesn’t Cost a Fortune at the Pump

The Full-Size Sedan Is Back…and It Doesn’t Cost a Fortune at the Pump

Karl Brauer | August 24, 2012

Big cars are back. While high gas prices have persuaded many car buyers to think small, automakers have been quietly…

You Don’t Need a Hybrid to Get 40 mpg

You Don’t Need a Hybrid to Get 40 mpg

Karl Brauer | August 3, 2012

You don’t have to pay a premium for a hybrid car or endure the inconveniences of a diesel or plug-in…

Need a New Car? Wait Until You See These!

Need a New Car? Wait Until You See These!

Karl Brauer | June 7, 2012

Buy a new car now, and you might regret it before the year is out. More than 40 new models…