Road Test Editor
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
Borrowing styling cues first seen on the redesigned Kicks, as well as the all-electric Ariya, the Murano is suddenly relevant again in the competitive mid-size SUV class.
By Brian Normile
November 22, 2024
Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year — without a manual transmission.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
The refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 is minimally but meaningfully updated, gaining new looks and a larger available battery pack that should provide more range.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
We got our first look at the conspicuousness of the 2026 Honda Passport up close during the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Here’s what we thought.
By Brian Normile
November 21, 2024
After a significant refresh for the 2024 model year, the BMW X5 enters 2025 with minimal changes save for the limited Silver Anniversary Edition that’s more off-road-oriented than a typical X5.
By Brian Normile
November 19, 2024
We provide you with actual real-world charging data for the 2024 Kia EV9 to give you a better idea of how fast it charges and what that can mean for your ownership experience.
By Brian Normile
November 19, 2024
The 2025 Audi Q7 three-row SUV delivers a rock-solid luxury experience and represents surprisingly solid value even at a very high price — but as a vehicle that hasn’t been fully redesigned since the 2017 model year, it also feels a bit dated.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2025 Kia Telluride mostly retains the 2024’s strengths and pricing while adding improved safety and tech features.
By Brian Normile
November 13, 2024
With wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity added to all trim levels of the 2024 Sorento, Kia has fixed this three-row SUV’s most significant weakness and made it an even better choice than its more popular competitors.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2024 Kia EV9’s Digital Key 2 falls short of the Tesla standard, but still increases convenience and shareability.
By Brian Normile
November 7, 2024