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
The 2027 Kia EV3 is the newest, smallest and (likely) most affordable electric vehicle in the automaker’s lineup, and we got an up-close look at the new EV at the 2026 New York auto show.
By Conner Golden
April 1, 2026
The 2027 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport launches with a new 6.7-liter V-8 that’s also standard for the 2027 Corvette Stingray, and we got a chance to see the Grand Sport in person.
By Conner Golden
March 26, 2026
Can you use a 2026 Ford F-150 King Ranch hybrid as little more than a suburban family hauler? Absolutely!
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
See how the all-new 2026 Rivian R2 — with its starting price, estimated range and power — compares to key electric SUV competitors like the Tesla Model Y, Hyundai Ioniq 5 and larger Rivian R1S.
By Conner Golden
March 12, 2026
The new 2026 Subaru Trailseeker is the closest we’ll get to an all-electric Outback until the automaker decides to zappify its legendary mid-sizer outright.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Subaru Uncharted’s available dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup is a significant price jump from the base trim, but it’s worth it.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Toyota C-HR is best considered a scaled-down bZ with one of those fastback, coupe-esque profiles that’s advertised as being a more fun and sporty crossover to drive than it is in reality.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Against the existing electric bZ crossover, the 2026 bZ Woodland gets nearly 6 inches of extra length, dual electric motors with 375 horsepower, X-Mode profiles and available all-terrain tires.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Porsche Macan GTS Electric’s peak output of 563 horsepower from dual electric motors allows for a 3.6-second 0-60 mph sprint, according to the brand.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Based on our brief time spent up close with the new all-electric Toyota Highlander, the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 are officially put on watch.
By Conner Golden
February 10, 2026