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.

Articles written by this author:

2016 Hyundai Tucson Test Drive Review

2016 Hyundai Tucson Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The new 2016 Hyundai Tucson is appealing from every angle, something that cannot be said for many of its competitors.

2016 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

2016 Kia Optima Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The 2016 Kia Optima Turbo doesn’t feel weaker. If anything, the car is more responsive at lower engine rpm, where most driver...

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2016 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

2016 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Neither smooth and refined nor rough and gruff, the Hyundai Elantra impresses far more than it distresses.

2016 Ford Edge Test Drive Review

2016 Ford Edge Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

With its 2016 Edge Sport, Ford has a major homework assignment to complete before it can hope to compete with Audi.

2016 Lincoln MKX Test Drive Review

2016 Lincoln MKX Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Thanks to torque, the turbocharged Lincoln MKX is responsive and quick, especially when the 6-speed automatic transmission is...

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2016 Acura MDX Test Drive Review

2016 Acura MDX Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Safety, athleticism, and refinement are the primary selling points of the 2016 Acura MDX. Plus, it is a “luxury” model, whate...

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2016 FIAT 500X Test Drive Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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