
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:

2025 Acura RDX Review
Updated at March 10, 2025
Minor cosmetic surgery helps the 2025 Acura RDX continue to age gracefully.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review and Video
Updated at March 3, 2025
The 2024 GMC Hummer EV is an image vehicle to showcase technology with a side helping of practicality.

2025 Cadillac CT5 Review
Updated at February 24, 2025
Luxury cars are out, and luxury SUVs are in. Thankfully, the 2025 Cadillac CT5 sedan remains.

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review
Updated at February 18, 2025
If you're concerned about new car prices, take a close look at the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta.

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Review
Updated at February 10, 2025
Plug-in hybrids like the 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV are great for local electric-only driving and family road trips.

2025 Acura MDX Review and Video
Updated at January 24, 2025
The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV in history, and the updated 2025 MDX demonstrates why.

2025 Ford Explorer Review and Video
Updated at January 24, 2025
The original Ford Explorer sparked an American love affair with SUVs. The 2025 Explorer nourishes it.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review and Video
Updated at January 2, 2025
With the 2024 MX-5 Miata, Mazda brings its iconic sports car closer to perfection.

2025 Dodge Durango Review
Updated at December 17, 2024
The 2025 Dodge Durango enters its final year of production scaled back but not scaled down.

2025 Kia K5 Review
Updated at December 17, 2024
Need a midsize sedan? Check out the refreshed 2025 Kia K5.

2024 Ford Bronco Review
Updated at September 18, 2024
Take one iconic nameplate, apply it to a retro-designed SUV, and you have the 2024 Ford Bronco.

2024 BMW X5 Review
Updated at September 18, 2024
With a 2024 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid, you get power, performance, and practicality in a luxurious, efficient package.

2024 BMW 5 Series Review
Updated at August 6, 2024
With the redesigned 2024 5 Series, BMW positions its midsize luxury sedan for an unknown future.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review and Video
Updated at August 6, 2024
By definition, in comparison to a standard Range Rover, the redesigned 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should be sportier t...
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2024 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video
Updated at August 2, 2024
If you’ve always wanted a Mazda 3 with more ground clearance and a rally-car attitude, take a close look at the 2024 Mazda CX...
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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review
Updated at July 25, 2024
A 2023 Volkswagen Jetta provides everything you need in a new car at an affordable price.

2024 Subaru Ascent Review and Video
Updated at July 24, 2024
When you want a new Subaru SUV and need three rows of seats, the 2024 Ascent is the only game in town.

2024 BMW X2 Review
Updated at July 23, 2024
The redesigned 2024 BMW X2 is the most affordable of the automaker’s Sports Activity Coupes.

2024 Subaru Solterra Review
Updated at July 17, 2024
Electric vehicle technology continually improves, as seen in the updated 2024 Subaru Solterra.

2024 Hyundai Venue Review
Updated at June 26, 2024
Thanks to the 2024 Hyundai Venue, a new car might just be within your reach.

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review and Video
Updated at June 26, 2024
One of a gaggle of midsize three-row SUVs, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade is easy to overlook. But that’s a mistake.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review and Video
Updated at June 6, 2024
The new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is difficult to categorize and wears a frumpy name.

2024 Toyota Prius Review
Updated at May 29, 2024
The 2024 Toyota Prius is where style, practicality, and affordability intersect.

2024 Toyota Tundra Review
Updated at May 29, 2024
Does the 2024 Toyota Tundra deserve a place at the big boy’s table?