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 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE450 Coupe is one of the more indulgent and lovely mid-size luxury SUVs on the market, but be careful how you spec yours.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The top-of-the-line 2026 Toyota GR Supra MkV Final Edition starts at $69,745 (including destination), though it isn’t hugely different from the standard car.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
With a smidge more power, better suspension and a comprehensive list of optional lightweighting kit, the new 2026 Aston Martin DBX S is near the top of the super-SUV heap.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The new 2026 Toyota RAV4 builds on the last-gen model and improves just about everything while adding a small squeeze of character that RAV4 owners are unaccustomed to.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
A potent V-8, oodles of creature comforts upgraded suspension, and ferocious soundtrack make the 2025 Porsche Panamera GTS one heck of a grand tourer.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
Compared to the prior generation, the biggest clear change for this “all-new” off-road-focused 2026 Forester Wilderness is a new all-terrain tire that’s slightly wider and taller.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
For 2026, the Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid is the one to get in the Crosstrek lineup as long as it’s within budget and you don’t need the capability of the Wilderness trim.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Corolla Cross is only mildly refreshed for the new model year, and it’s up to you if these changes are worth the modest price increase versus the 2025 model.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
When it goes on sale, the Leaf S+ trim level will start at $31,485 (including destination), making it the most affordable electric vehicle on the American market.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
The 2026 Prelude features good comfort, practicality and nice materials inside while differentiating itself from the rest of the Honda lineup with unique front and rear styling, a double-bubble roof and flared fenders.
By Conner Golden
September 4, 2025