Eric Brandt

1 week ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

Despite the rise of the SUV as America’s preferred way to get around, the midsize sedan class is still one of the most important in the automotive world. The class is largely divided into two camps: the stalwart veterans that dominate the segment’s market share, like the Toyota Camry, and a couple of smaller fish in the big pond, like the Hyundai Sonata, that deserve consideration alongside the big guys. Let’s take a closer look at these midsize sedans and see which is better for you.

1 week ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The world of electric vehicles with 3-row seating is expanding every year. However, there are still only a few options on the market that don’t come from luxury brands. Two such examples are the stylish Volkswagen ID. Buzz, America’s only electric minivan, and the high-tech Kia EV9, the biggest electric Kia. Let’s compare this electric minivan and electric SUV and see which is a better family vehicle for you.

1 week ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The 2026 Kia EV4 electric sedan will be available in North America in early 2026. We got an early chance to drive one in and around Seoul, South Korea, in driving conditions similar to an American metropolis (Seoul is about the size of New York City), plus some highway driving in the mix to get a fuller experience. Here’s how we liked Kia’s new entry-level electric vehicle (EV). The Kia lineup of EVs is going through something of a generational change.

1 week ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevrolet Equinox EV are in a fierce battle for supremacy in a growing class of electric compact SUVs from mainstream brands. There’s a lot that they both do well as SUVs, and we’d still love them both if they had gas engines. But they’re also excellent EVs (electric vehicles) with impressive range and charge times. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Chevy Equinox EV are evenly matched in many ways, but which one is better? Let’s take a closer look and find out.

1 week ago | kbb.com | Eric Brandt

The Mini Cooper and Fiat 500e are two modern interpretations of classic European cars. They’re very design-centric cars, but they both offer a lot by way of practicality, and they’re more affordable than you might’ve thought. If you need a normal car for daily driving but want to stand out with some fashionable flair, one of these might be for you. Let’s look closer at the redesigned Mini Cooper and the electric Fiat 500e and see which is better.