Brian Normile is the Road Test Editor at Cars.com. He specializes in automotive topics, with a focus on electric vehicles and the broader automobile industry. Brian's insights and expertise have been featured in various automotive publications, highlighting his commitment to delivering in-depth reviews and analysis.
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Brian Normile's coverage is heavily biased towards automotive content, particularly car reviews and industry-specific news. His focus on reviewing new cars and reporting industry-specific data suggests that he may be interested in pitches related to new car models, innovative technologies in the automotive sector, or broader trends impacting the automobile industry.
Given his review-focused articles, Brian might appreciate access to exclusive information about upcoming vehicle models or insights into emerging trends within the automotive space. Industry experts with unique perspectives on car design, manufacturing processes, and consumer preferences could also capture his interest.
While no specific geographic focus is mentioned for Brian's coverage attributes suggest a broad scope of interest likely extending beyond any specific region.
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Hyundai announced a stop-sale of its 2026 Palisade Limited and Calligraphy trims following the death of a child in the power-folding seat, but a fix is now available.
We tested eight compact SUVs in real-world driving conditions and recorded their gas mileage.
By: Brian Normile
There's a lot to like about the NX 350h, an upscale, fuel-efficient, luxury compact SUV with a hybrid powertrain. It looks sharp inside and out, it’s thrifty on gas, and its user interface is intuitive. Unfortunately for Lexus, there's also a lot to like about less expensive rival compact SUVs from mainstream brands.
By: Brian Normile
We tested a 2026 Mitsubishi Outlander SEL to see where it would have likely landed had it been included in our 2026 Compact SUV Challenge.
Brembo's Sensify is a fluid-free braking system that is currently in production, but no specific vehicle or vehicles that utilize it have yet been announced.
If the Trailseeker is going to be even a partial replacement for the Outback, it has to be able to hold a lot of stuff. How well does it do?
By: Brian Normile
We’ve driven our long-term 2025 Toyota 4Runner Hybrid nearly 15,000 miles, and we’re averaging 20.2 mpg — well less than the EPA-estimated combined rating.
By: Brian Normile
We gave the new Mazda CX-5 to one of the judges from our compact SUV comparison test to see how he thought it would have performed.
By: Brian Normile
While there are more full-size three-row SUVs than ever, few are hybrids, so we put two of them to the test: the Hyundai Palisade Hybrid and Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid.
While some vehicles might save money by using E85, those savings will likely be offset by the purchase cost, and it could take you decades to break even, depending on your driving habits.
