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.
Acura’s first subcompact SUV is only a few tweaks away from being right on the money with sharp looks, above-average dynamic character and a handsome interior.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it’s more expensive than ever, the updated and feature-rich 2025 Audi A3 and S3 make a fab case for the primo, pint-size sports sedan.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Though it might be a bit long in the tooth, the 2025 Subaru Outback Touring XT is just about the best do-it-all road-trip car you can find on dealer lots.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A refreshed face, more standard equipment, a retuned suspension and a trick sound system means the updated Outlander isn’t resting on its laurels as the brand’s bestseller.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Subtle as they may be, updates to the Ioniq 5’s charging, batteries and interior packaging for 2025 cements it as one of the most compelling electric SUVs on the market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The new 4Runner offers enough capability, refinement and variety to satisfy even the most zealous of fans; just make sure the pricing works in your favor.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Just one model year after a total ground-up redesign, the Subaru Crosstrek enters 2025 with only very minor changes. With that in mind, should you spring for a 2024 or 2025 model?
By Conner Golden
January 21, 2025
The elaborately named 2025 Chevrolet 1500 Silverado Z71 Trail Boss is one of the best and most well-rounded off-road capable full-size trucks you can buy for daily use, especially with the Duramax diesel engine.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Other than minor trim consolidation and price tweaks, the 2025 Hyundai Palisade carries over into the 2025 model year mostly unchanged.
By Conner Golden
January 6, 2025
The Mercedes-Maybach EQS680 offers exceptional materials and fantastic ride quality, but it also has some annoying quirks and potentially frustrating tech.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief