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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.

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The chief issue we encountered, and the one that finally prompted us to take our Model Y in for service, was a faulty rear-window regulator.
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In our 2023 Affordable SUV Challenge, the most expensive vehicle in the test, the 2024 Kia Seltos SX Turbo, tied for first place in our value scoring with the least expensive vehicle in our test, the 2024 Chevrolet Trax Activ.
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It’s pricey, but for those who want a premium off-road truck that’s not too big for its own good, the 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4X AEV Edition is an excellent choice.
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The size of the 2024 Sierra HD AT4X makes most trails either inaccessible or likely to leave marks along the sides of your $94,000 truck.
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Both the 2024 Canyon AT4X AEV Edition and 2023 Canyon AT4X off-road pickups are well suited to unpaved fun right off the lot.
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The 2024 Kia Seltos improves upon an already winning formula by giving its turbocharged engine a smooth, traditional automatic transmission, while continuing to offer an impressive mix of useful features and high-quality materials.
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The 2024 Q8 e-Tron gets significant improvements to its battery and electric motors, along with aerodynamic improvements, that greatly increase its maximum estimated range and improve its efficiency.
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The Kia Seltos SX rode its model-year 2024 updates to a second consecutive win in a comparison test of affordable SUVs.
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The small X2 SUV is growing in size and power for the 2024 model year, with a new exterior design, more tech and more power.
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Following a significant redesign for 2023, Kia’s Niro EV enters the 2024 model year with minimal changes and a commensurate price increase of just $50.