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.
The all-new 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the latest (and largest) of the automaker’s electric offerings, bringing the Kia EV9’s three-row SUV layout and platform to its sister brand.
By Conner Golden
November 20, 2024
It's not nearly as luxe as some of Mercedes-Benz's other SUV offerings, but the 2024 GLB250 is premium enough to match the badge, if only just.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
As one of the only affordable-ish rear-wheel-drive sports cars available on the market, the 2024 Subaru BRZ tS is an uncommon delight.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 might be the most scintillating, evocative and thrilling car you can buy under $300,000 thanks to its otherworldly 5.5-liter naturally aspirated flat-plane crank V-8.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The all-new Volkswagen ID. Buzz is a colorful joy to drive with ample space and impressive driving capabilities.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Moderately outgunned in performance when compared to the Toyota GR Corolla and Honda Civic Type R, the WRX tS is still a strong performer that balances refinement and interior quality.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2025 Carnival’s new hybrid system isn’t as powerful as the standard gas V-6, but its significant improvement in efficiency is a welcome addition, as are the Carnival’s stylistic and equipment changes.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The redesigned 2025 Nissan Kicks offers an array of unconventional stylistic touches and a strong mid-trim feature set that belie both its price and class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With much of its updated interior and exterior shared with the similarly refreshed 2025 Tucson SUV, the new Santa Cruz is a compelling, refined entry in its class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Minor changes to the hybrid drivetrain and big changes to the interior make the 2025 Hyundai Tucson one of the smarter and more stylish entries in the hyper-competitive compact SUV class.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief