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
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
With standard all-wheel drive and an optional turbocharged engine, the Mazda CX-5 enters the 2025 model year with minimal updates.
By Brian Normile
December 24, 2024
Which year of the Sorento, Sorento Hybrid or Sorento PHEV is right for you, 2024 or 2025? We break it down here.
By Brian Normile
December 20, 2024
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.
By Brian Normile
Road Test Editor
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.
By Brian Normile
December 9, 2024
Here’s how efficient our long-term 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Trailhawk has been during our 13,000 miles with it.
By Brian Normile
November 25, 2024
Read here for a compendium of the winners and losers that we covered from the 2024 Los Angeles Auto Show.
By Aaron Bragman, Brian Normile and Conner Golden
November 22, 2024