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July 13, 2025

Articles by Jordan Golson

About Jordan Golson
Jordan Golson is North State Journal's automotive reporter. He covers cars - both foreign and domestic - from around the globe.
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2021 Lexus IS350 : Improved, but not quite enough

January 5, 2022 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — I love simple things executed well. Whether we’re talking the perfect medium-rare steak or a beach sunset, there’s a tremendous amount of joy to be found in the little things. I’ve driven […]

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NSJ Second Annual Auto Awards

January 1, 2022 Jordan Golson

It’s hard to believe that 2021 is almost over, but here we are. As such, it’s time to pick our winners for the second North State Journal Auto Awards. These picks, across several different categories, come entirely […]

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2021 Hyundai Elantra: Basic motoring isn’t so basic anymore

December 31, 2021 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — I didn’t get my first new car until well into my late 20s. Everything before that was used in some form, and I was very excited to pick up that new car. […]

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2021 Volkswagen Arteon: A delightful European sedan

December 20, 2021 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — I’m a big “buy-it-for-life” proponent, also known as “buy once, cry once.” For example, the other day, I dropped off a years-old and somewhat beat up Briggs & Riley suitcase at a […]

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2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Speedy charge time makes this the EV to beat

December 17, 2021 Jordan Golson

2021 is the year that electric cars went mainstream. The Ford Mustang Mach-E (Mach-E review; Mach-E GT review) and Volkswagen ID.4 (review) are solid, attainable electric cars. They have personality and are exciting and, most importantly, […]

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A hot crossover is the car I never knew I needed

December 6, 2021 Jordan Golson

SONOMA, Calif. — I love a good hot hatch. I drove a Volkswagen Golf GTI hot hatch a couple of weeks ago and liked it. However, Americans aren’t particularly interested in hatchbacks anymore. Sure, there […]

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2022 Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost: Dark. Sinister. Unmatched.

November 21, 2021 Jordan Golson

San Diego — Rolls-Royce is one of the most exciting car companies in the world, and its cars are, perhaps, the least exciting part. It’s the Rolls-Royce client that fascinates me. What type of person […]

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 392: The most unnecessary Jeep ever made

November 6, 2021 Jordan Golson

WHITE RIVER NATIONAL FOREST, Colo. — No one asked Jeep to put a 6.4L V8 HEMI making 470 horsepower in a Wrangler. The mere thought of it is preposterous. You want to put an engine […]

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2021 Rolls-Royce Cullinan: The best SUV in the world

October 29, 2021 Jordan Golson

SAN DIEGO — As someone who reviews cars for a living, I’m frequently asked, “what’s the best car you’ve ever driven?” The answer is easy: any Rolls-Royce. No other automaker even comes close. Maybach and […]

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2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT:Honoring Heritage

October 18, 2021 Jordan Golson

SAUSALITO, Calif. — The GT label has adorned the faster, performance-oriented version of the Ford Mustang sports car since 1965. Back then, the Mustang GT included a V8 engine, disc brakes, and an upgraded instrument […]

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