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.
If you already enjoyed what the previous SUV offered, the 2026 Honda Pilot is a smidge better.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The new Honda Prelude’s gas-electric hybrid drivetrain provides excellent fuel economy, though its performance is just average.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Subaru Outback Wilderness’ new electronic adaptive suspension makes for one of the smoothest-riding, off-road-capable SUVs we’ve ever driven.
By Conner Golden
January 22, 2026
After an extended drive in the top-level GT-Line Turbo trim of the 2026 Kia K4 Hatchback, we can tell you that it’s close to exactly the same driving experience of the sedan.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With 805 hp and 1,047 pounds-feet of torque, the Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E-Performance is the most powerful convertible ever built by Mercedes.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The BMW iX3 has quite an impressive digital architecture, and the new Mercedes-Benz GLC With EQ Technology sports an interior far above and beyond any EQ product.
By Conner Golden
January 13, 2026
The 2025 Ford Super Duty F-350 is one of the most capable trucks on the planet, but how will it hold up to friend-hauling duties during a weekend road trip?
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The new GLC With EQ Technology is a thoughtful, well-considered rework of the automaker’s electric architecture and aesthetic.
By Conner Golden
January 9, 2026
The all-new 2027 iX3, debuting in the U.S. at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas, represents BMW’s clean-sheet rethink of its EV strategy.
By Conner Golden
January 8, 2026
Overall, the 2026 Volvo EX30 Cross Country is a darn good crossover that’s as good to drive as it is to look at and sit in.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief