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.
J.D. Power’s annual Initial Quality Survey measures the number of consumer-reported problems per 100 vehicles during the first 90 days of ownership, and the 2023 results are not good news for manufacturers.
By Brian Normile
June 22, 2023
According to an Automotive News report, parent automaker Stellantis is no longer allocating new gas-only vehicles to dealerships in any of the 14 U.S. states currently following the rules of CARB.
By Brian Normile
June 16, 2023
The Lexus GX gets a much-needed redesign for the 2024 model year, its first meaningful update in more than a decade.
By Brian Normile
June 8, 2023
Riding on the same platform as the Toyota Grand Highlander, the 2024 TX will have three variants that offer gas, hybrid and — unlike the Grand Highlander for now, at least — plug-in hybrid powertrains.
By Brian Normile
June 8, 2023
After logging nearly 2,000 miles on the Jeep, our editors have some early thoughts. We also have some early fuel economy and charging data.
By Brian Normile
June 8, 2023
While we haven’t had a chance to drive the 2024 Tacoma just yet, here’s what sets the TRD Pro and Trailhunter apart on paper, what makes them similar and which one might be right for you.
By Brian Normile
May 22, 2023
The 2024 Porsche Cayenne nails every point on the spectrum of the driving experience from sedate to sporty, and its updated cockpit brings welcome technological advancements with only minor complaints.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The refreshed 2023 Ford Escape writes performance-oriented checks it can actually cash, but it fumbles the fundamentals with a disappointing, uncomfortable interior.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2023 Buick Enclave Avenir is a dated boat of a three-row SUV that doesn’t live up to its price or the high-end promises of the Avenir name; it only impresses when it comes to interior room.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Porsche’s flagship Cayenne SUV is significantly upgraded for the 2024 model year, with performance and technology enhancements as well as updated styling.
By Brian Normile
April 18, 2023