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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.

mazda cx 5 2025 exterior oem 01 jpg
With standard all-wheel drive and an optional turbocharged engine, the Mazda CX-5 enters the 2025 model year with minimal updates.
kia sorento 2025 exterior oem 01 jpg
Which year of the Sorento, Sorento Hybrid or Sorento PHEV is right for you, 2024 or 2025? We break it down here.
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The 2024 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Ultimate is an outstanding luxury pickup truck with a sonorous and responsive 6.2-liter V-8 engine, but it's let down by some parts-bin interior trim and a finicky Google-based infotainment system.
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We wanted to know how quick the three trucks in our comparison test were with and without 1,000 pounds of payload, so we took them to a drag strip.
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Here’s how efficient our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk has been during our 13,000 miles with it.
nissan murano 2025 01 exterior front angle blue jpg
Borrowing styling cues first seen on the redesigned Kicks, as well as the all-electric Ariya, the Murano is suddenly relevant again in the competitive mid-size SUV class.
volkswagen golf r 2025 01 exterior front angle jpg
Volkswagen’s performance Golf GTI and Golf R hatchbacks are updated for the 2025 model year — without a manual transmission.
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The refreshed 2025 Kia EV6 is minimally but meaningfully updated, gaining new looks and a larger available battery pack that should provide more range.
honda passport 2026 01 exterior front angle jpg
We got our first look at the conspicuousness of the 2026 Honda Passport up close during the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show. Here’s what we thought.
bmw x5 xdrive40i silver anniversary edition 2025 extereior front angle oem jpg
After a significant refresh for the 2024 model year, the BMW X5 enters 2025 with minimal changes save for the limited Silver Anniversary Edition that’s more off-road-oriented than a typical X5.