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 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.
When a 2024 GMC Sierra 2500 AT4X AEV Edition showed up at Cars.com’s Chicago headquarters, it was time to get behind the wheel again to see how it fares on-road.
By Brian Normile
June 7, 2024
The 2024 BMW 750e xDrive is an excellent luxury sedan that just happens to be a plug-in hybrid, and the PHEV aspect of it doesn’t add much to the experience while adding complexity for owners.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Since 2024, Land Rover has offered a County Exterior Pack styling package that transforms the modern, four-door Defender 110 into even more of a throwback.
By Brian Normile
May 20, 2024
Both the Tacoma and 4Runner Trailhunters boast a lot of off-road upgrades, including 2.5-inch forged Old Man Emu shocks. But what are those?
By Brian Normile
May 16, 2024
The Model Y continued to deliver enviable efficiency right up until the end of its time in our garage, but after more than two years of living with it, would our staff really miss it?
By Brian Normile
May 7, 2024
After 40 more days in service, our Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is back on track and driving straight.
By Brian Normile
May 3, 2024
See our list of model-year 2024 and 2025 pickup trucks and their maximum possible towing capacity when equipped with either a gas-electric hybrid or mild-hybrid powertrain.
By Brian Normile
April 26, 2024
For 2025, the Terrain is likely getting boxier styling to mimic the redesigned Acadia and refreshed Yukon — and the all-new 2025 Chevrolet Equinox.
By Brian Normile
April 18, 2024
The Honda Ridgeline mid-size pickup truck gains a more rugged TrailSport trim level for 2024, but the truck remains chiefly a convenient on-road cargo hauler. It’s starting to feel very dated, though; it would benefit immensely from the same platform switch and upgrades that the Honda Pilot SUV recently received.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Acura is refreshing its flagship MDX SUV for the 2025 model year, and while the changes seem minor, they’re a pretty big deal.
By Brian Normile
April 9, 2024