West Coast Bureau Chief
Conner Golden
Conner Golden joined Cars.com in 2023 as an experienced writer and editor with almost a decade of content creation and management in the automotive and tech industries. He lives in the Los Angeles area.
Articles by Conner Golden
With two new V-8 engines, an improved base engine, more standard tech and a robust lineup, there’s a 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 for every taste.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The redesigned 2027 Volkswagen Atlas is positioned to be one of the ritziest, most visually impressive mid-size three-row SUVs on the market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2027 Kia EV3 offers one of the segment’s most well-rounded model lineups, with enough trims and packages to please budgets of a pauper to those of a prince — or even middle management.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Should you skip the base 2026 Lexus ES 350h in favor of the line-topping 2026 Toyota Camry XSE?
By Conner Golden
October 1, 2026
Even beyond the bounds of the prior Nissan Rogue Hybrid and PHEV variants, this new generation of Rogue Hybrid for 2027 is a much needed redesign that adds decent exterior tweaks but sizable gains in interior refinement.
By Conner Golden
September 21, 2026
As long as you buy from a healthy, established automaker, you don’t have much more to worry about with a discontinued EV than with a standard vehicle — with some provisos.
By Conner Golden
September 21, 2026
With 1,139 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 2.4 seconds, the 2026 Porsche Cayenne Electric Turbo is the most powerful, one of the quickest and most mind-blowing production Porsches in history.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Thanks to a new traditional eight-speed automatic transmission, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe XRT is one of the most well-rounded and satisfying mid-size, three-row SUVs available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Jeep Recon fills a sizable hole in the brand’s lineup and should prove especially popular provided the gas-powered variant comes to fruition.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
From a tech, presentation and materials perspective, the loaded trim of the 2027 Genesis GV90 full-size SUV surpasses all other luxury sleds save those from Bentley and Rolls-Royce.
By Conner Golden
August 25, 2026