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
Though it might be the most significant change since the switch to water cooling in the late '90s, the 2025 Porsche Carrera 4 GTS proves hybridization doesn't affect the soul.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
For 2026, the Nissan Sentra gets significantly changed exterior and interior styling, but its powertrain carries over.
By Conner Golden
West Coast Bureau Chief
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