L.A. Bureau Chief
Brian Wong
Former L.A. Bureau Chief Brian Wong is a California native with a soft spot for convertibles and free parking.
The 2020 Toyota GR Supra pushes all the right buttons for fun: eager powertrain, crisp handling and grin-inducing exhaust.
By Brian Wong
L.A. Bureau Chief
Here’s everything you need to know about the 2019-20 BMW 3 Series that we’ve reported on.
By Brian Wong
July 12, 2019
At first glance, the 2019 Hyundai Elantra GT N-Line doesn’t look like much. But it's holding a secret under the hood that you discover when you get behind the wheel that makes it more hot hatch than it would seem.
By Brian Wong
July 10, 2019
While the Hyundai Palisade may be the third all-new model-year 2020 SUV to come to market, it might be well worth the wait. Our video explains why.
By Brian Wong
July 4, 2019
Ford may have built an uncompromised hybrid model for the 2020 Explorer, but a few compromises to improve fuel efficiency might increase its appeal.
By Brian Wong
July 3, 2019
Focusing too much on the 2020 Kia Soul’s boxy looks sells it short in several key ways. Here are some things to consider in favor of the Soul if you’re considering a subcompact SUV.
By Brian Wong
July 1, 2019
We drove the 2020 Hyundai Palisade for the first time recently — it fully lived up to our high expectations and more.
By Brian Wong
June 23, 2019
While in Portland, Ore., we spent an afternoon with the performance-focused 2020 Ford Explorer ST and found it to be refreshing. Check out our impressions here.
By Brian Wong
June 20, 2019
We tested the new 2020 Ford Explorer Hybrid alongside the top Platinum trim around Portland, Ore., recently. Here’s what we thought.
By Brian Wong
June 18, 2019
For all of the 2019 Jeep Renegade’s off-road chops and fun, quirky looks, it’s far behind the rest of the field when it comes to availability of safety technology.
By Brian Wong
June 14, 2019