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 2023 Q4 e-Tron family of electric SUVs do very little poorly or foolishly and are a “normal” option for shoppers who aren’t as daring as some EV early adopters.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
Nearly every automaker is clamoring to add an electric vehicle to its lineup, and many of those that haven't already debuted an EV are doing the next best thing: making concepts.
By Brian Normile
September 26, 2022
While it offers some performance enhancements, the refreshed 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500 takes aim at an area it has neglected: off-roading.
By Brian Normile
September 26, 2022
The new Black Ghost will be based on the Challenger SRT Hellcat Redeye Widebody, with output from its supercharged V-8 bumped up to 807 horsepower.
By Brian Normile
September 21, 2022
The Kia Sorento PHEV returns for the 2023 model year, but Kia has “streamlined” the plug-in hybrid lineup to a single trim.
By Brian Normile
September 19, 2022
Affordable compact SUVs aren’t usually “fun,” but Dodge is out to prove otherwise with the 2023 Hornet compact SUV.
By Brian Normile
September 15, 2022
The Equinox EV ticks a lot of boxes for a lot of shoppers, but we’ll have to wait until the fall of 2023 and the debut of the limited-edition launch model to see if it ticks enough of them.
By Brian Normile
September 14, 2022
Chrysler is giving its own 300 sedan one last hurrah with the special-edition 300C, which brings back the 6.4-liter V-8 — now with 485 horsepower and 475 pounds-feet of torque — for one last ride.
By Brian Normile
September 14, 2022
The 2023 Tahoe RST Performance Edition’s 6.2-liter V-8 makes more horsepower and torque than the standard RST’s, while also boasting a number of features to give it a handling and braking edge.
By Brian Normile
September 14, 2022
A tribute to the original Chrysler 300, the 2023 300C can go from 0-60 mph in a manufacturer-estimated 4.3 seconds on its way to a 12.4-second quarter-mile run, with a top speed of 160 mph.
By Brian Normile
September 13, 2022