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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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

Updated at January 5, 2022

Unless you want the rugged Adventure or TRD Off-Road versions of this compact crossover SUV, the one you should buy is the mo...

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2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

2021 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

Updated at January 5, 2022

The 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan is VW’s best-selling model, and for good reason.

2022 MINI Cooper Test Drive Review

2022 MINI Cooper Test Drive Review

Updated at December 29, 2021

Purpose-built for a specific kind of buyer, the 2022 MINI Cooper Convertible is more technologically advanced than ever.

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Test Drive Review

2022 Mitsubishi Outlander Test Drive Review

Updated at December 29, 2021

It’s been a long time since Mitsubishi sold a competitive vehicle, but with the arrival of the redesigned 2022 Outlander, you...

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2022 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

Updated at December 28, 2021

When you want a Subaru and need more than five-passenger seating capacity, the 2022 Ascent is ready to serve.

2022 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

Updated at December 22, 2021

With the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, the automaker known for all-wheel-driven adventure launches a new family of even mor...

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2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

Updated at December 22, 2021

Volkswagen gives its best-selling model a light refresh combined with new safety technology.

2022 Genesis G70 Test Drive Review

2022 Genesis G70 Test Drive Review

Updated at December 21, 2021

Built to compete with the world’s best luxury sport sedans, the refreshed 2022 Genesis G70 gets the recipe mostly right.

2022 Honda Civic Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Civic Test Drive Review

Updated at December 21, 2021

Everything about the 2022 Honda Civic sedan is reworked, rethought, or redesigned to ensure it remains the best-selling compa...

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2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

Updated at December 21, 2021

Redesigned for 2022, the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers outstanding off-roading capability combined with daily-driving comfort ...

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2022 Volkswagen Taos Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Taos Test Drive Review

Updated at December 21, 2021

With the all-new 2022 Taos, Volkswagen grows its crossover SUV family to four members, covering almost every segment with mod...

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2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at December 20, 2021

Dominating a class of one, there is nothing quite like a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at December 20, 2021

As much fun as the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 is to drive on a twisting mountain road, it requires dynamic compromises in situat...

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2022 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

Updated at December 20, 2021

The 2022 Kia Carnival is a minivan, but don’t you dare call it one. Think of it as a multi-purpose vehicle instead.

2022 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review

Updated at December 20, 2021

Kia sells five crossovers, and the 2022 Sportage is the middle child in a diverse lineup.

2022 Lexus IS Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus IS Test Drive Review

Updated at December 20, 2021

Nearly all rivals of the new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance are less expensive, and some include all-wheel drive, but ...

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2019 Honda CR-V Test Drive Review

2019 Honda CR-V Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

When people are ready to buy a small SUV, the 2019 Honda CR-V is usually on the consideration list, and for good reason.

2019 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

2019 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

There’s never been a better time to buy a midsize sedan, and the 2019 Kia Optima perfectly represents the reasons why.

2019 Audi e-tron Test Drive Review

2019 Audi e-tron Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Audi’s first foray into pure electric vehicles is a likable opening act that previews the automaker’s potential.

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Test Drive Review

2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Perfect for modern living, the affordable 2019 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid delivers impressive efficiency, utility, and value in an ...

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2019 Chevrolet Colorado Test Drive Review

2019 Chevrolet Colorado Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The 2019 Chevrolet Colorado attempts to hold its own against newer competitors by offering simple, no-nonsense design and spe...

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2019 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

2019 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Freshened up for 2019, the Hyundai Elantra remains an incredible value, but its updates don’t address the car’s ho-hum drivin...

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2019 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

2019 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Chevrolet revives a legendary nameplate with the new 2019 Blazer. But this vehicle is hardly the rugged off-roader we remembe...

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2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Test Drive Review

2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Completely redesigned, the 2019 GMC Sierra is better equipped to wage war against other full-size half-ton pickup trucks.