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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.

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With additional power from its new hybrid powertrain, the 2023 Corolla Cross Hybrid addresses the most significant issue of the gasoline-only Corolla Cross without otherwise messing up an already solid package.
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The all-new 2023 Toyota Prius Prime plug-in hybrid pushes the boundaries of how sporty an efficient vehicle can be without going all-electric, but it makes the same sacrifices as its gas-electric hybrid sibling.
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Our staff racked up nearly 16,000 miles on the 2022 Maverick hybrid’s odometer in the year we owned it, and our ownership experience was mostly issue-free.
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Knowing what we do after two years of ownership, would we buy the 2021 Ford F-150 again?
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So many variables affect charging time that you may have noticed every manufacturer’s estimate for their electric cars includes some sort of hedging language like “as little as.”
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Redesigned for 2022, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan’s advanced technology and fun-to-drive elements can’t paper over its serious flaws.
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We got to check out the Ram 1500 Revolution BEV concept at the 2023 Chicago Auto Show and hear all about its many features meant to make owners’ lives easier.
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The redesigned 2023 Honda Accord is better than its predecessor, though not by leaps and bounds, and remains one of the best choices in the dwindling mid-size sedan class.
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We got a close-up look at the 2024 CX-90 and came away impressed, though there will be unanswered questions until we drive it.
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The fourth-generation Honda Pilot is greatly improved and no longer just a minivan in SUV clothing.