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Brian Normile

Road Test Editor Brian Normile joined the automotive industry and Cars.com in 2013, and he became part of the Editorial staff in 2014. Brian spent his childhood devouring every car magazine he got his hands on — not literally, eventually — and eventually reviewed and tested vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

Articles by Brian Normile

If all you're looking for is a good-looking, comfortable two-row luxury SUV and you couldn't care less about how it actually drives, the 2027 Infiniti QX65 is a fantastic choice.
The redesigned 2027 Kia Seltos subcompact SUV looks like a baby Telluride and has a roomy and comfortable interior, but its price climbs into compact SUV territory.
The redesigned 2027 Hyundai Tucson debuts as Hyundai's "boldest" SUV with a futuristic, chiseled exterior.
The 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ plug-in hybrid and 500h hybrid sit at the top of the RX lineup, and there are some significant differences between them.
With a maximum towing capacity of 8,700 pounds, a 4.4-second 0-60 mph time and three rows of seats, there's little the Durango R/T 392 can't do.
On two separate fuel economy-focused tests, our long-term Toyota 4Runner test vehicle outperformed its average during our ownership and its EPA ratings.
Genesis unveiled its next-generation hybrid powertrain, set to debut in the GV80 SUV, and for the first time in the brand’s history, the U.S. will receive a hybrid Genesis.
We put the 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit and 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid TRD Off-Road Premium through a series of tests and share what we did and didn't like about them.
The 2026 VW Atlas' touchscreen and user interface are frustrating to use, and both will be different — and improved — for 2027, which is why we recommend waiting if you can.
Despite its driving-related shortcomings, the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid managed a third-place finish in our most recent compact-SUV comparison test.