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 New 2018 Luxury Cars and SUVs

The Best New 2018 Luxury Cars and SUVs

Karl Brauer | August 31, 2017

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

These Five-Seat Cars Really Do Seat Five

Karl Brauer | August 3, 2017

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

The Best New SUVs for 2017 and 2018

Karl Brauer | June 15, 2017

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

Great New Cars Worth Waiting For

Karl Brauer | March 6, 2017

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

Automakers Are Installing Faulty Air Bags in New Cars

Karl Brauer | July 20, 2016

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

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000

Karl Brauer | April 27, 2016

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

7 Great New Cars Worth Waiting For

7 Great New Cars Worth Waiting For

Karl Brauer | March 9, 2016

An affordable electric car that offers hundreds of miles of gasless driving per charge. A luxury car that can drive…

Great Deals Now on Fuel-Efficient Used Cars

Great Deals Now on Fuel-Efficient Used Cars

Karl Brauer | September 9, 2015

This is a great time to get an attractive deal on a fuel-efficient used car. Automakers churned out large numbers…

5 Sales Tactics That Still Fool Many Car Buyers

5 Sales Tactics That Still Fool Many Car Buyers

Karl Brauer | July 7, 2015

Today’s car shoppers are savvier than ever. Many of them know to turn down unnecessary add-ons such as rust-proofing and…

Hazards of Car Backup Cameras

Hazards of Car Backup Cameras

Karl Brauer | June 25, 2015

Backup-camera systems that give drivers a view behind the car are becoming increasingly common on new cars, and studies suggest…

The Best Luxury Cars for 2015

The Best Luxury Cars for 2015

Karl Brauer | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: What are the best luxury cars for 2015? I’m Steven Kaye, Editorial Director at Bottom Line Publications, and…

The Best Used Cars Under $5,000 for 2015

The Best Used Cars Under $5,000 for 2015

Karl Brauer | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: What is the best used car you can buy for $5,000 or less in 2015? I’m Steven Kaye,…

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000 for 2015

The Best Used Cars Under $10,000 for 2015

Karl Brauer | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: What is the best used car you can buy for $10,000 or less in 2015? I’m Steven Kaye,…

The Best Used Cars Under $20,000 for 2015

The Best Used Cars Under $20,000 for 2015

Karl Brauer | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: What is the best used car you can buy for $20,000 or less? I’m Steven Kaye, Editorial Director…

The Best Affordable Performance Cars for 2015

The Best Affordable Performance Cars for 2015

Karl Brauer | June 1, 2015

Bottom Line/Personal: What are the best affordable performance cars for 2015? I’m Steven Kaye, Editorial Director at Bottom Line Publications,…