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 eventually reviewed and tested vehicles to help consumers make informed choices. He would daily-drive an Alfa Romeo 4C if he could.
Articles by Brian Normile
Now that we’ve owned our 2024 Kia EV9 for a full year, we have charging and efficiency data from all four seasons.
By Brian Normile
March 25, 2025
We’re saying goodbye to our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk, and it doesn’t seem like anyone on staff is sad to see it go.
By Brian Normile
March 17, 2025
We took the all-electric ID. Buzz and our EV9 on a cold-weather efficiency test to see how they performed in cold temperatures.
By Brian Normile and Mike Hanley
February 27, 2025
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
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 and 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