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.
Mini’s popular Countryman SUV gets some very mild upgrades for 2021, and some mild price increases accompany those changes.
By Brian Normile
June 11, 2020
The 2021 X5 Plug-In Hybrid boasts significant power increases, more electric-only range and the latest in BMW’s safety and infotainment technology.
By Brian Normile
June 10, 2020
Dodge is making the 2020 Challenger available with a 50th Anniversary Commemorative Edition options package.
By Brian Normile
June 8, 2020
As the world continues to adjust the realities of the coronavirus pandemic, car dealerships and manufacturers are taking steps to safely reopen dealerships to customers.
By Brian Normile
June 8, 2020
Here are eight key questions we think qualify as “must asks” when buying a used car.
By Brian Normile
June 7, 2020
A recent study of police-reported crashes by IIHS suggests that only 34% of crashes might have been avoided simply by replacing the human driver with an autonomous self-driving system.
By Brian Normile
June 5, 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic delayed the 2021 Ford Bronco’s original debut, scheduled for the spring.
By Brian Normile
June 5, 2020
Nissan’s e-4orce all-wheel-control technology might offer tangible benefits to drivers and passengers of future Nissan’s future electric vehicles.
By Brian Normile
June 4, 2020
The Mercedes-Benz CLS and its AMG-tuned CLS53 variant are gaining the latest in Mercedes’ interior and driver assistance technologies for 2021.
By Brian Normile
June 3, 2020
Based on the more powerful 911 Targa 4S, the Heritage Edition features exterior and interior styling inspired, as the name suggests, by Porsche’s heritage.
By Brian Normile
June 2, 2020