Production Editor
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.
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.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
February 6, 2025
We got to see the 2026 Forester Wilderness ahead of its 2025 Chicago Auto Show debut, and here’s what we think of it.
By Brian Normile
February 6, 2025
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.
By Brian Normile
February 4, 2025
How has our long-term EV9’s efficiency fared since we bought it? Read on to find out.
By Brian Normile
January 30, 2025
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.
By Brian Normile
January 29, 2025
The 2026 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid presents itself as a capable and efficient SUV at a relatively affordable price.
By Brian Normile
January 16, 2025
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.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
January 6, 2025
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.
By Brian Normile
December 26, 2024