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Brian Wong

Senior Reviews Editor

Brian Wong has worked in the automotive industry since 2010, writing over 1,000 car-related articles and testing and reviewing hundreds of vehicles over the course of career. Brian is a senior reviews editor at Edmunds and has also contributed to Cars.com, Motor Authority and Green Car Reports. Brian has also been featured on MotorWeek as an expert for several car comparisons. He loves convertibles (the smaller the better) and hates paying for parking, so Los Angeles is both the right and wrong city for him.

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Car News

We put two of our favorite midsize three-row SUVs into a head-to-head battle, with the Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid taking on the Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid. Find out if the roomy Grand Highlander can fend off the stylish Santa Fe!

By Brian Wong

Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: You Really Can't Go Wrong

Car News

It was a fantastic day at the Edmunds test track with the Toyota GR Corolla and the Volkswagen Golf R battling for all-wheel drive hot hatch supremacy. We put both cars through our full testing regimen, drove them on our handling course, and even had them compete on an autocross for a spot in your garage.

By Brian Wong

2025 Toyota GR Corolla vs. 2025 Volkswagen Golf R: Hot Hatch Showdown on Track

Car News

Our visit to the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed included a day spent at the rally stage, with the opportunity to get a ride-along with rally champ Travis Pastrana in his Subaru WRX ARA25 rally car.

By Brian Wong

There's Nothing Like Rallying in a Subaru WRX at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Car News

We have both a Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro and Lexus GX 550 Overtrail in the Edmunds year-long test fleet. So, which is better off road? We hit the dirt to find out.

By Brian Wong

Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro vs. Lexus GX 550 Overtrail: The Off-Road Battle

Car News

This off-road battle isn't so much a competition, as it is a game of H-O-R-S-E. We've set out to see is the Honda Passport TrailSport has enough chops to (reasonably) keep up with the Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro, and see how much you'll have to give up for better on-road comfort and practicality.

By Brian Wong

Off-Road Comparison Test: Honda Passport TrailSport vs. Toyota 4Runner TRD Pro

Car News

We've welcomed both the Tesla Model Y and the Volvo EX30 into our One-Year Road Test fleet in the past few months, so it seemed natural to put them head-to-head to see which one gets the choice parking spot in our garage.

By Brian Wong

Tesla Model Y vs. Volvo EX30: Small SUVs, Big Screens

Car News

The Kia EV9, Volvo EX90 and Volkswagen ID Buzz all went through our thorough ratings process and took a spin on the world-famous Edmunds EV Range Test, so we can let you know which one fits your needs the best.

By Brian Wong

VW ID Buzz vs. Kia EV9 vs. Volvo EX90: The All-Electric Three-Rows Have Arrived

Car News

We take the 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo around the Edmunds test track to see what its like as a sport truck.

By Brian Wong

Tested: The 2025 Ford Maverick Lobo is All Show and No Go

Car News

We break down across several categories which cars are most American, based on our how and where they're made. We then give you our favorite picks in each category based on their Edmunds rating.

By Brian Wong

The Best Cars (Currently) Made in America

Car News

The new 2025 Subaru Forester sees a long list of changes but the most notable one is the addition of a hybrid powertrain for the first time. But how does the new Forester Hybrid stack up against a hybrid version of the Honda CR-V, one of the most successful small SUVs ever built? Find out if the Forester's newly electrified powertrain gives it the jolt it needs to keep up with the Honda.

By Brian Wong

2025 Subaru Forester vs. 2025 Honda CR-V: Hybrid SUV Showdown