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
For this test, we conducted a real-world fuel economy drive of the Corolla Hybrid and Elantra Hybrid and determined what each one does and doesn’t do well.
By Brian Normile
August 5, 2024
The base variant of the 2024 Genesis G70 is more powerful and more fun — and only slightly pricier — than the 2023 model, but its updated interior is a step backward.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
After more than three months of owning our 2024 Kia EV9 long-term test car, how are things going so far? Read on to find out.
By Brian Normile
July 16, 2024
We share an update on how we’ve felt driving our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe since it last rolled out of a service department.
By Brian Normile
July 15, 2024
We’ve been keeping track of the fuel economy in our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk. Find out our results after nearly 7,500 miles of driving.
By Brian Normile
June 24, 2024
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