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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 2024 Hyundai Santa Fe’s new look is a significant departure from what had, until now, been a very obviously carlike SUV.
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Cadillac promises up to 750 horsepower and 785 pounds-feet of torque from the 2025 Escalade IQ’s Ultium powertrain — which tracks with other GM EVs — along with an estimated 450 miles of range.
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The new 2024 Land Cruiser is smaller and more off-road-focused than the last generation, and it should be significantly cheaper, too — Toyota is suggesting it will have a mid-$50,000 starting price.
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For 2024, the Traverse gets an all-new powertrain, more tech and family-friendly features, an off-road trim and a nicely updated design.
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Besides styling updates, the 2024 Traverse also adds an on-trend off-road trim, the model’s first Z71 variant, and all variants get an all-new standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine.
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The list of model-year 2023-24 cars with manual transmissions skews mostly to affordable models and those that are more enthusiast-oriented, but there’s still a decent range of choices.
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The debut of the Ioniq 5 N presents shoppers with a compelling performance electric vehicle for enthusiasts who care about more than straight-line speed.
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The CLE aims to serve the dwindling market for two-door, gas-powered cars as Mercedes-Benz continues its transition toward an all-electric future.
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The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV Work Truck won’t be sold to consumers until the 2025 model year, but our first chance to drive any Silverado EV shows the all-new full-size truck has a lot of promise for both work and play.
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In trying to be both a performance SUV and a luxury SUV, the 2023 XM falls short of both goals, with a ride so jarringly firm it’s unpleasant as a daily driver.