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
We've been charged more than $2,000 for charging our 2024 EV9 since we bought it, but thanks to 1,000 kilowatt-hours of free charging, our total bill is closer to $1,700.
By Brian Normile
November 19, 2025
It took us more than a year and nearly 20 charging sessions to use up the 1,000 kilowatt-hours of free charging we received with the purchase of our 2024 Kia EV9.
By Brian Normile
November 18, 2025
After driving a top-of-the-line 2025 Kia Telluride SX-Prestige X-Pro, we're reminded why the Telluride remains so popular — and where it needs to improve.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
After driving the Honda Passport TrailSport Elite for a bit, we wondered: Is it a more sensible choice than the 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium?
By Brian Normile
October 14, 2025
We had our first chance to see the all-new 2026 Jeep Cherokee in person, and here are our initial thoughts before driving it
By Brian Normile
October 10, 2025
One of the neat features of our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner TRD Off-Road Premium is its removable JBL Flex portable Bluetooth speaker, but is it any good?
By Brian Normile
October 3, 2025
Few EVs match the drama of the EX30's exterior or the simplicity of its interior, but many do a better job being a relatively affordable second car or city runabout, often at a lower price.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The all-new 2025 4Runner hybrid is EPA-rated at 23 mpg combined, but how has ours performed after our first 5,000 miles of driving?
By Brian Normile
August 28, 2025
The redesigned Solterra is much more competitive, with more power, significantly more range, improved charging capabilities and a new Tesla-style NACS charging port.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The E450 All-Terrain is a joy to drive on pavement; it’s a roomy, comfortable and expensive vehicle, laden with overwrought technology that frustrates more than it impresses. Even so, it’s not just a good luxury station wagon, it might well be the epitome of the form.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor