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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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.

2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Rather than give up footing in a dwindling segment, Volkswagen shrewdly gives the 2020 Passat a refresh rather than a complet...

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2020 Volvo V60 Hybrid Plug-in Test Drive Review

2020 Volvo V60 Hybrid Plug-in Test Drive Review

Updated at February 25, 2022

Combining practical utility, all-wheel drive, short-trip electric driving, hybrid efficiency, and sports-car performance in o...

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

Updated at January 27, 2022

Buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover is about more than vanity, even if you have no intention of taking it off-road.

2021 BMW 2 Series Test Drive Review

2021 BMW 2 Series Test Drive Review

Updated at January 12, 2022

Made for a specific kind of car buyer, the 2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is fun, but hard to recommend.

2021 BMW 8 Series Test Drive Review

2021 BMW 8 Series Test Drive Review

Updated at January 12, 2022

When numbers matter, the 2021 BMW 8 Series tells the world you can afford a six-figure ride.

2021 BMW M4 Test Drive Review

2021 BMW M4 Test Drive Review

Updated at January 12, 2022

Do you love to drive? The 2021 BMW M4 is one performance car that deserves a slot near the top of your list.

2021 BMW X7 Test Drive Review

2021 BMW X7 Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

The more time you spend driving the 2021 BMW X7, the more you’ll like it, except for one regularly irritating flaw.

2021 Buick Enclave Test Drive Review

2021 Buick Enclave Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

The 2021 Buick Enclave is easy to like, but it falls short when it comes to technology and value for the money.

2021 Buick Encore GX Test Drive Review

2021 Buick Encore GX Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

Due to its premium positioning in the small crossover SUV market, the 2021 Buick Encore GX faces competition from all directi...

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2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

With the redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the automaker addresses criticism leveled at the previous version of the full-siz...

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

Unless you need maximum towing and payload capacity, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado to buy is the one with the affordable Duram...

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2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Test Drive Review

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is completely redesigned, resolving its primary shortcomings while expanding upon its numerous stren...

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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Test Drive Review

2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

A new small crossover SUV sourced from South Korea, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer offers stylish design and plenty of techno...

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2021 Ford Expedition Test Drive Review

2021 Ford Expedition Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

When towing, hauling, and carrying are a regular part of your life, the 2021 Ford Expedition stands ready to serve.

2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Test Drive Review

2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

When you have substantial weight to tow or haul, nothing but a heavy-duty truck will do. Among them, the 2021 Ford F-350 is a...

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2021 Ford Ranger Test Drive Review

2021 Ford Ranger Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

Especially when equipped with the new Tremor Off-Road Package, the 2021 Ford Ranger is a solid all-rounder in the midsize tru...

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2021 Genesis G80 Test Drive Review

2021 Genesis G80 Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

A legitimate, head-turning midsize luxury sedan, the redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 signals that Hyundai’s prestige brand is off...

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2021 GMC Yukon Test Drive Review

2021 GMC Yukon Test Drive Review

Updated at January 11, 2022

The redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon improves in critically important ways but still falls short when it comes to towing, fuel econo...

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