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.
The new 2020 Buick Encore GX is a small, premium-priced SUV that feels neither premium nor exciting, with bland materials and a meek powertrain. It gets the job done, though.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2021 Subaru Crosstrek received mild updates for 2021, and now we know just how much the more fuel-efficient version of Subaru’s smallest SUV will cost.
By Brian Normile
December 7, 2020
Nissan’s redesigned 2021 Rogue offers two new examples of display technology: a 9.0-inch dashboard touchscreen and a fully digital, 12.3-inch instrument panel.
By Brian Normile
December 7, 2020
The 2021 Toyota Highlander gets a new, sportier XSE trim with different suspension tuning options, along with XSE-specific exterior and interior styling cues.
By Brian Normile
December 4, 2020
Luxury manufacturer BMW has a fair bit of new stuff heading our way for the 2021 model year. Find out what is updated model by model.
By Brian Normile
November 26, 2020
The redesigned 2021 Ford F-150 includes an all-new available hybrid powertrain, reimagined interior, tech upgrades and other features. Here’s what the new half-ton pickup truck will cost, broken down by trim level.
By Brian Normile
November 24, 2020
The 2020 Toyota C-HR uses its funky styling (mostly) to its advantage, with a generous helping of standard safety features.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The 2021 Toyota Camry gets mild updates, including slight exterior and interior tweaks, as well as expanded all-wheel drive and an additional trim level for the hybrid.
By Brian Normile
November 20, 2020
Consumer Reports released the results of its 2020 Auto Reliability Survey, with Mazda claiming the top spot as the most reliable car brand.
By Brian Normile
November 19, 2020
The Civic prototype isn’t a fanciful concept but a very close to production-ready look at the new Civic sedan we’ll see early in 2021.
By Brian Normile
November 17, 2020