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.
After seeing it for ourselves, we say the Slate Truck could be the next Landmark Car — or, just as easily, yet another failed electric startup added to the pile.
By Conner Golden
April 28, 2025
With excellent interior materials, a stunning 48-inch digital dashtop display, undeniable road presence and a selection of interior themes, the 2025 Navigator is one of the best options in the luxury full-size SUV class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
For 2026, buyers can now opt for a hybrid powertrain in their Hyundai Palisade or an off-road-oriented XRT Pro trim.
By Conner Golden
April 16, 2025
An elegant design, a powerful drivetrain, sharp driving dynamics and a long list of amenities make the all-new 2026 Lucid Gravity one of the most interesting and alluring electric luxury SUVs on the market today.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Equipped with serious all-terrain rubber, undercarriage armor and a clever AWD system, the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport Sasquatch is likely the most off-road-capable compact SUV available.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The large and well-equipped 2025 GMC Acadia Denali could be an unexpected alternative to the GMC Yukon, and it’s certainly one of the most compelling entries in the mid-size three-row SUV class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Small interior touches, a fresh face, a new performance trim level and available AWD for the hybrid drivetrain make the 2025 Ford Maverick one of the most compelling affordable vehicles around.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With a fully mechanical AWD system, familiar flat-four and improved performance over its gas-only sibling, the all-new 2025 Forester Hybrid is sure to be a megahit for Subaru.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The refreshed 2025 911 Carrera S remains one of the most compelling and complete sports cars you can purchase that has a warranty.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A revised Cummins turbo-diesel six-cylinder engine makes the refreshed 2025 Ram 2500 one of the slickest-driving heavy-duty trucks on the market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief