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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.

Articles by Brian Normile

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.
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.
Jaguar says that EVs sold in North America beginning in 2025 will be built with a NACS plug.
The 2024 GMC Acadia makes its debut at the 2023 Detroit auto show, growing significantly in both size and style with this redesign.
The new Pro Access Tailgate available on the 2024 F-150 appears to improve its utility by eliminating the need to reach over a lowered tailgate or awkwardly tilt around a corner to get access to the bed.
The redesigned 2023 GMC Canyon is significantly better and more premium than its predecessor, which raises the question: How much off-roading do you want to do?
The ID. GTI is a high-performance (and more expensive) variant of the previous ID. 2all concept shown in March.
We compare the 2024 Land Cruiser to the TRD Pro versions of the 4Runner, Tacoma and Tundra — and, just for fun, the last Land Cruiser, too.
The 2025 Ford Mustang GTD is a street-legal, high-performance Mustang built in partnership with Multimatic, the same folks who helped bring the Ford GT to life.
The 2024 Acura ZDX is an SUV that, despite its namesake, looks very traditional and was developed as part of a joint effort between Honda — Acura’s parent company — and GM.