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 Mazda CX-50 Test Drive Review

2023 Mazda CX-50 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 looks great, is fun to drive, and is designed to support (drum roll, please) active lifestyles.

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Thanks to mid-year updates, the 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 full-size truck is more appealing than it’s been for a long tim...

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2022 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Now you can take a compact crossover SUV farther off-road thanks to the new-for-2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness.

2022 Honda Passport Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Passport Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Updates to the 2022 Honda Passport improve its rugged appeal among two-row midsize SUVs.

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic hatchback offers the same great equipment and sense of style as the sedan does but with a mor...

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2022 BMW 4 Series Test Drive Review

2022 BMW 4 Series Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

As has always been the case, the reason to select a 2022 BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe over its competitors comes down to driving d...

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

By their very definition, SUVs are sport/utility vehicles. That perfectly describes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

2022 Kia Sorento Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Sorento Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

We recommend the 2022 Kia Sorento for many reasons, but a useful third-row seat isn’t one of them.

2022 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

2022 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

If you like the way the 2022 Toyota Camry looks, then you’ll like most other things about it.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

2022 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

There isn’t much that’s wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. But aside from its styling and approachable tech, there isn’t m...

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2022 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

2022 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The 2022 Acura RDX is an entry-level luxury sport/utility vehicle that delivers on both parts of the SUV equation.

2022 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

2022 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Improvements to the 2022 Jeep Compass make this small SUV more appealing than ever.

2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Sometimes, driving is still fun. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the perfect car for those times.

2021 BMW M3 Test Drive Review

2021 BMW M3 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Docile when you need it to be and ferocious when you want it to be, the 2021 BMW M3 Competition is multiple cars in one.

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Test Drive Review

2021 GMC Sierra 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Unless you can’t live without the deeply-satisfying rumble of a V8 engine, the 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 is at its best when equip...

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2022 Mazda MX-30 Test Drive Review

2022 Mazda MX-30 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Fun but flawed, the 2022 Mazda MX-30 EV is the automaker’s first, tentative step on its path to electrification.

2021 Honda Ridgeline Test Drive Review

2021 Honda Ridgeline Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

With the 2021 Ridgeline, Honda injects a hefty dose of truck personality into what’s always been an appealing midsize crew ca...

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2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Test Drive Review

2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

There is plenty to like about the personality-rich 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer, but its fully loaded price is not one of them.

2022 Kia Telluride Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Telluride Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

In so many ways, the 2022 Kia Telluride seems like a bargain at the sticker price. But the value here goes beyond a low price...

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2022 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

For 2022, Lexus finally gives the ES Hybrid the F Sport treatment, but it’s only cosmetic.

2013 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2013 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The 2013 Corolla might be a bore…to drive, but it offers plenty of genuine value to people who just want something dependable...

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2023 Wagoneer L Review

2023 Wagoneer L Review

Updated at January 29, 2023

The new 2023 Wagoneer L adds more cargo space and a standard twin-turbo engine to an already big and powerful full-size SUV p...

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2023 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

2023 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

Updated at January 24, 2023

With its standard all-wheel drive, impressive safety systems and ratings, and excellent utility, the 2023 Subaru Outback offe...

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2023 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

2023 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

Updated at January 24, 2023

With the 2023 Carnival, Kia successfully overcomes the minivan stigma. Just don’t tell anyone what it really is.