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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 eventually reviewed and tested vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.

Articles by Brian Normile

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Lexus GX gets a much-needed redesign for the 2024 model year, its first meaningful update in more than a decade.
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.