Eric Brandt

Eric Brandt is an author specializing in new car reviews and finding the best car, truck, and SUV deals each month to help shoppers get the best value. Born and raised in Wisconsin, Eric can often be found exploring the north woods on his 1983 Honda Gold Wing when the weather allows it. Father of four (so far), husband of one, and unapologetic minivan enthusiast. Eric mastered driving stick by having a 3-cylinder Chevy Metro as his only car for a year and regrets nothing.

Comparison

2025 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Honda Civic Comparison

Eric Brandt - December 02, 2024

The Honda Accord and Honda Civic are both outstanding. Honda’s trophy case includes our Best Buy Award for both cars…

Comparison

2025 Mazda3 vs. 2025 Kia K4 Comparison

Eric Brandt - November 25, 2024

The 2025 Mazda3 and the 2025 Kia K4 are two excellent subcompact compact cars with a few distinct differences setting them apart.

2024 Acura ZDX Type S in blue with a concrete wall in the background.

Comparison

2024 Acura ZDX vs. 2024 Lexus RZ Comparison

Eric Brandt - August 23, 2024

The 2024 Acura ZDX and 2024 Lexus RZ are all-electric SUVs from competing luxury brands, but they have a few key differences.

Hybrid Alternative Energy Car

Best 7-Seat Hybrids

Eric Brandt - August 16, 2024

With a growing list of SUVs and minivans available, hybrids are getting more various and more appealing every year.

The 2025 Honda Odyssey seen from a front quarter angle

Minivan

2025 Honda Odyssey Gets Style and Tech Updates, Drops Base Trim

Eric Brandt - July 22, 2024

A welcome update keeps the 2025 Honda Odyssey fresh in the face of increasingly tough competition in the minivan class.

Electric Vehicle

A Perfect 9: Driving the 2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line

Eric Brandt - July 17, 2024

The 2024 Kia EV9 electric 3-row SUV has entered the market with great fanfare. Here’s why it lives up to the hype.

2024 Ford F-150 Tremor in white with winch.

Fullsize Pickup Truck

Driving the 2024 Ford F-150 Tremor and Raptor R: What’s the Difference?

Eric Brandt - July 16, 2024

The 2024 Ford F-150 got a refresh for 2024, which includes its most rugged off-roaders. Here’s what we learned when we got behind the wheel.

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve parked near a grove of sequoias.

Midsize SUV Crossover

2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L vs. 2024 Dodge Durango Comparison

Eric Brandt - July 01, 2024

The 2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L and 2024 Dodge Durango are 3-row SUVs with some similarities and some big differences.

2025 Genesis GV80 driving over a bridge.

Luxury Midsize SUV Crossover

Good to Great: Driving the 2025 Genesis GV80

Eric Brandt - June 10, 2024

The Genesis GV80 was already one of our favorite midsize luxury SUVs, and it got even better for 2025. Here are our thoughts.

Front view of the 2024 Lucid Air Sapphire in blue

Electric Vehicle

Air Traffic: Driving the 2024 Lucid Air Lineup

Eric Brandt - May 07, 2024

We drove all four trims of the 2024 Lucid Air in Northern California. Each unique model impressed us in its own way.