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Brian Normile

Brian Normile handles the scheduling and logistics for press vehicles in Chicago and during our multivehicle challenges. He still drives his first car, a 1997 Toyota 4Runner.

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The 2025 Buick Encore GX Avenir is unlikely to disappoint buyers, but it feels equally unlikely to delight them: It’s a competently executed vehicle with upscale looks, but it does little to stand out.
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The 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid should offer improved efficiency without sacrificing much of what makes the Forester a solid choice in a crowded class of vehicles.
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We got to see the 2026 Forester Wilderness ahead of its 2025 Chicago Auto Show debut, and here’s what we think of it.
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Our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk can finally be plugged in again to charge thanks to the remedy for its potential fire-risk recall.
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How has our long-term EV9’s efficiency fared since we bought it? Read on to find out.
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When we finally got our hands on a 2025 Honda Civic hybrid hatchback in base Sport trim, we had to see how its real-world efficiency compares to its chief rivals.
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The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid presents itself as a capable and efficient SUV at a relatively affordable price.
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The redesigned 2025 Mini Cooper S Hardtop 2-Door leans all the way into its quirkiness — for better and worse — but if that’s not your style, you might find its personality grating.
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For 2025, a new 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel six-cylinder makes a little more horsepower than its predecessor in the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks.
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Hyundai has announced that its EV owners and lessees will be eligible to request a free North American Charging Standard adapter via the automaker’s MyHyundai ownership portal.