Christian Wardlaw

Christian Wardlaw

Christian Wardlaw has 25 years of experience reviewing cars and has served in editorial leadership roles with Edmunds, J.D. Power, the New York Daily News, Autobytel, and Vehix. Chris prefers to focus on the cars people actually buy rather than the cars about which people dream, and emphasizes the importance of fuel economy and safety as much as how much fun a car is to drive. Chris is married to an automotive journalist, is the father of four daughters, and lives in Southern California.

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2023 Jeep Gladiator Test Drive Review

2023 Jeep Gladiator Test Drive Review

Updated at November 17, 2022

Buy the 2023 Jeep Gladiator for what makes it special and not because it’s one of several midsize pickup trucks.

2022 Audi A4 Test Drive Review

2022 Audi A4 Test Drive Review

Updated at November 16, 2022

We expected the aging Audi A4 to show more than a few wrinkles. Instead, it impressed us just as much as it did when this gen...

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2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Test Drive Review

2021 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Test Drive Review

Updated at October 24, 2022

Your dream of running the Rubicon in silence with pure and instant electric-motor torque to overcome obstacles is now a reali...

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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Test Drive Review

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Test Drive Review

Updated at September 15, 2022

Fuel costs are through the roof, but you’ve got a big family to carry. What can you do? Buy a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.

2023 Honda Civic Type R Preview

2023 Honda Civic Type R Preview

Updated at September 1, 2022

The 2023 Honda Civic Type R tones down the styling and amps up the performance. Competing with the Toyota GR Corolla and Volk...

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2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

If you don’t need a third-row seat, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a stylish and practical alternative to the same ...

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2022 Cadillac XT6 Test Drive Review

2022 Cadillac XT6 Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is a necessary evil, filling the gap between the XT5 and the Escalade.

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Plug-In Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Plug-In Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is an affordable way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Test Drive Review

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is what to buy when you think you need a Chevy Tahoe, but don’t.

2022 GMC Terrain Test Drive Review

2022 GMC Terrain Test Drive Review

Updated at August 24, 2022

A new 2022 GMC Terrain AT4 model leads a list of changes to this compact crossover SUV.

2022 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

Updated at July 26, 2022

The 2022 Volkswagen Passat exits stage left, ending VW's nearly 50-year run with family-sized cars in the United States marke...

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2022 Kia Seltos Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Seltos Test Drive Review

Updated at July 22, 2022

The 2022 Kia Seltos isn’t perfect, but it’s a better choice than many small crossover SUVs.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

Updated at July 21, 2022

Value comes standard with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, but that’s just one reason to seriously consider buying this midsize cro...

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2022 Volkswagen Arteon Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Arteon Test Drive Review

Updated at July 21, 2022

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is a rare and distinctive automobile that deserves far more attention and consideration than it ge...

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2022 Kia Forte Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Forte Test Drive Review

Updated at July 21, 2022

We like the 2022 Kia Forte, especially in GT trim. Nevertheless, there are better choices in the segment.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive Review

Updated at June 30, 2022

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has the potential for greatness, but flaws prevent it from rising to the head of the class.

2022 Kia K5 Test Drive Review

2022 Kia K5 Test Drive Review

Updated at June 30, 2022

Remember the Kia Optima? Now you can forget about it, because the automaker’s midsize sedan is instead called the Kia K5.

2022 Porsche Macan Test Drive Review

2022 Porsche Macan Test Drive Review

Updated at June 22, 2022

As Porsche once claimed in its advertising, there is no substitute for a 2022 Macan. For a specific kind of buyer, that is.

2022 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

2022 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

Updated at June 13, 2022

Though capable rivals challenge its authority, the 2022 BMW 3 Series remains the original (and best) luxury sports sedan.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Test Drive Review

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Test Drive Review

Updated at June 13, 2022

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is our favorite version of the popular compact crossover SUV.

2022 Honda Civic Preview

2022 Honda Civic Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Honda has redesigned the Civic for the 2022 model year, bringing new levels of sophistication to the car’s design and technol...

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2022 Subaru Outback Preview

2022 Subaru Outback Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Subaru is launching a new Wilderness family of more capable off-road vehicles, and the first model to get the treatment is th...

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2020 Audi A8 Preview

2020 Audi A8 Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Serving as the flagship sedan in Audi’s lineup, the 2020 A8 model range expands this year, adding a new twin-turbocharged, V8...

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2020 BMW 5 Series Preview

2020 BMW 5 Series Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

BMW’s midsize sedan, the 5 Series, gets several changes for 2020. Standard equipment now includes keyless entry and engine st...

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