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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2020 Hyundai Kona Preview

2020 Hyundai Kona Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Three years after its arrival, the Hyundai Kona, a subcompact SUV, gets several updates for 2020. It gets a new SEL Plus trim...

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2020 Land Rover Discovery Preview

2020 Land Rover Discovery Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

For 2020, Land Rover introduces a few updates for the Discovery, the company’s midsize SUV. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and ...

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2020 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

2020 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

The Chevrolet Traverse is one of the largest crossover SUVs you can buy, making it perfect for carrying both people and cargo...

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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Preview

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

The Chevrolet Equinox, a compact crossover SUV, receives a handful of changes for 2020. Several driving-assistance and collis...

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2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Preview

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Chrysler's Pacifica Hybrid, a plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) minivan, gets several updates for 2020. It competes with other m...

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2020 BMW X6 Preview

2020 BMW X6 Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

For 2020, the X6 gets completely redesigned. Longer, wider, and lower than the version it replaces, the new 2020 BMW X6 is ab...

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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Preview

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Designed and engineered to match the performance of cars that cost two or three times its price, the new 2020 Corvette Stingr...

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

For 2020, every Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives more standard equipment. Mercedes-Benz makes its AMG Drive Unit, which is a...

2020 Toyota Sienna Preview

2020 Toyota Sienna Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

Entering its 10th year since its last complete redesign, the 2020 Toyota Sienna gains a new edition. It competes with the Chr...

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2020 Toyota RAV4 Preview

2020 Toyota RAV4 Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 arrives with some notable updates. Under the hood sits a familiar 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine...

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2019 Audi e-tron Preview

2019 Audi e-tron Preview

Updated at June 1, 2022

For such a technology-focused brand, Audi has recently embraced electrification in its production cars. 2019 brings forth the...

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2018 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

Updated at May 31, 2022

The Chevrolet Traverse gets a significant overhaul for 2018. To stay in competition with similar three-row crossovers, the T...

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2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Preview

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Preview

Updated at May 31, 2022

While the 2017 Nissan Rogue gets a refresh that includes an altered front fascia with V-motion grille, quad-element headlight...

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2016 Kia Sedona Preview

2016 Kia Sedona Preview

Updated at May 31, 2022

If it's not the sharpest looking minivan out there--or the most refined, or the most powerful, or the most cargo-friendly--Ki...

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2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Review

2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Review

Updated at May 31, 2022

In the 1990s, Americans fell in love with the original Explorer as much as they did SUVs in general, and the 2022 Ford Explor...

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2015 Lexus RX Test Drive Review

2015 Lexus RX Test Drive Review

Updated at May 31, 2022

The F Sport Package is supposed to “man up” the RX, a model that's traditionally appealed to women. My test vehicle had the F...

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2022 Lincoln Nautilus Test Drive Review

2022 Lincoln Nautilus Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2022

The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is an exercise in aging gracefully.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

2022 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

Updated at March 31, 2022

Mazda puts some muscle behind its move into premium territory with the updated and upgraded 2022 CX-5.

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

Updated at March 15, 2022

Long the standard-bearer in the minivan segment, the 2022 Honda Odyssey faces increasingly appealing rivals.

2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

Updated at March 8, 2022

There are two reasons to buy a 2022 Lexus GX 460: going off-road or towing up to 6,500 pounds of trailer. Otherwise, this SUV...

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Built more for utility than style, and more for functionality than performance, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class might just b...

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2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Known for decades as an affordable, reliable, efficient, and practical compact sedan, the redesigned 2020 Toyota Corolla adds...

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2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Whether you want an off-road explorer or just basic, useful, and safe transportation, this compact crossover SUV has got you ...

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Irresistible styling has the power to sway consumers, and the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has plenty of it.