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
Even though one is a retro-futuristic van and the other is a futuristic SUV, at their core, these EVs are both people movers, so we put them to the test to see which is better.
By Mike Hanley
February 24, 2025
Even though one is a retro-futuristic van and the other is a futuristic SUV, at their core, these EVs are both people movers, so we put them to the test to see which is better.
By Brian Normile
February 24, 2025
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