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 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
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.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
March 13, 2023
Knowing what we do after two years of ownership, would we buy the 2021 Ford F-150 again?
By Brian Normile
February 27, 2023
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.”
By Brian Normile
February 24, 2023
Redesigned for 2022, the 2023 Mercedes-Benz C300 sedan’s advanced technology and fun-to-drive elements can’t paper over its serious flaws.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
February 10, 2023