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.
Volvo revealed its all-electric XC40 Recharge today — the Swedish automaker’s first all-electric vehicle — as part of a push toward a more sustainable future.
By Brian Normile
October 16, 2019
Ford has made its FordPass Connect connected vehicle services free. The features, formerly available by paid subscription, give users remote locking, engine start and vehicle data.
By Brian Normile
October 15, 2019
As we near the November reveal of the Tesla pickup truck, CEO Elon Musk says it will not look like anything we’ve seen on the internet. But wait, there’s more …
By Brian Normile
October 15, 2019
Toyota and its luxury arm, Lexus, have extended the battery warranties offered for the brands’ hybrid vehicles to 10 years or 150,000 miles of driving, whichever comes first.
By Brian Normile
October 14, 2019
Thinking of buying a 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan compact SUV? Here’s everything you need to know beforehand.
By Brian Normile
October 14, 2019
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety released the results of its testing of the new 2019 Volkswagen Arteon, and it’s a mixed bag.
By Brian Normile
October 10, 2019
Cosmetic updates to the 2021 Chevrolet Colorado mid-size pickup truck tops our roundup of truck news this week.
By Brian Normile
October 10, 2019
The 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is a solid, stylish SUV that’s starting to show its age – no surprise, given the current generation has been around since 2011, with only a cosmetic refresh in 2014.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
The upcoming all-electric Volvo XC40 is getting a new Android-powered infotainment system that will offer over-the-air updates and integrates Google Maps, Google Assistant and Google Play Store.
By Brian Normile
October 9, 2019
Teslas having the ability to toot their horns as a toot (or other custom noises) is among this week’s Tesla news roundup. Read on to find out what else the electric carmaker has been up to.
By Brian Normile
October 9, 2019