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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 now reviews and tests vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. Someday, Brian hopes to learn what to do with his hands when he’s reviewing a car on camera. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

Articles by Brian Normile

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.
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.
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.
The 2025 Kia Telluride mostly retains the 2024’s strengths and pricing while adding improved safety and tech features.
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.
The 2024 Kia EV9’s Digital Key 2 falls short of the Tesla standard, but still increases convenience and shareability.
Since our last update, we’ve dug into the EV9’s family-friendliness and towing capabilities, but things haven’t been entirely smooth sailing.
Considering leasing a car? Here’s everything you need to know to help you make that decision.
Buyers will have to live with the Equinox EV’s Google Built-In infotainment system and available apps, so we tried it to see what they’ll be getting into.
A pre-purchase car inspection is an important step in determining a used car’s reliability.