
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.
Articles written by this author:

2016 FIAT 500X Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
The new 500X is a game-changer for the brand, a credible entry in a hot small crossover SUV segment. So it's important for Fi...
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2016 Chevrolet Volt Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
To typical car buyers, the future of personal mobility is like a sci-fi movie blending the fantasy of “The Jetsons” with the ...
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2015 INFINITI QX60 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Flowing lines and curvaceous forms make this Infiniti a stylish SUV. The interior looks terrific, rendered in quality materia...
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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Thanks to its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the Santa Fe Sport 2.0T has no problem in the get-up-and-go department.

2015 Ford Focus Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
European influence is on clear display when it comes to the 2015 Ford Focus’s ride and handling qualities.

2015 Toyota Venza Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Lots of people think their vehicle ought to be the rolling equivalent of an Apple store. The Toyota Venza cannot deliver in t...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Of the quartet of rear-drive sports coupes on sale today, and among the variations that I’ve personally sampled, this 2015 Hy...
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2015 Cadillac CTS Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
To exercise a Cadillac CTS Vsport to its maximum potential, you really need a racetrack to find its limits, which is the sign...
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2015 Lexus CT Hybrid Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Sometimes all that matters is how the monthly payment fits into a budget, and Lexus seems to get that, in the process making ...
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2015 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard for the Sportage SX, one of the most powerful engines you can get in a...
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
If you tow on a regular basis, the upgrade to the Chevy Silverado's 6.2-liter V8 engine is worthwhile. If you don’t, it’s not...
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2015 Chevrolet Impala Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
The Impala has no trouble merging onto fast-flowing freeways or kicking down a gear for passing power…(but) what makes the Im...
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2015 Lexus RX 350 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
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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2015 Nissan Juke Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Representing an acquired taste, the Nissan Juke looks like something Andrew Zimmern might crunch into with his teeth while vi...
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2015 Cadillac ATS Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Cadillac has finally decoded Germany’s secret sauce as far as engineering, design, and materials are concerned, and the resul...
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2015 Mazda MAZDA6 Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Given the Mazda6’s general awesomeness, you might think this sharp-looking, well-equipped and fun-to-drive car would command ...
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2014 Dodge Dart Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
What the 2014 Dodge Dart really needs is an engine along the lines of a turbocharged Volkswagen 2.0-liter with about 200 hp, ...
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2015 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
If someone asks why you bought a Cadillac Escalade, don't try to justify it using logic. Instead, make like Donald Trump and ...
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2014 Subaru Legacy Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
While the 4-cylinder engine’s horsepower and torque figures might appear unimpressive on paper, out in the real world the CVT...
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2014 Nissan Sentra Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Wondering what the best thing is about the 2014 Nissan Sentra? This is a surprisingly roomy and comfortable compact car.

2014 Honda Civic Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
The 2014 Honda Civic drives like a more refined and capable vehicle than either its price point or competitive set might indi...
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2014 Honda Pilot Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
A 2014 Honda Pilot has lots of room for people, lots of room for cargo and lots of room to stash all your stuff. If you can’t...
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2014 Toyota Sienna Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
The 2014 Toyota Sienna Limited’s second-row lounge-style captain’s chairs transform this minivan into a first-class ticket fo...
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2014 Nissan Altima Test Drive Review
Updated at May 25, 2021
Nissan used to market itself as a purveyor of fun-to-drive vehicles. That’s not really the case anymore, and there’s nothing ...
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