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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:

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Got somewhere to go? You can count on the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser to get you there.

2025 Kia EV6 Review

2025 Kia EV6 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Kia EV6 is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy today.

2025 Kia Telluride Review

2025 Kia Telluride Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Kia Telluride might not be one of the newest three-row SUVs on the block but it remains one of the best.

2025 Jeep Wrangler Review

2025 Jeep Wrangler Review

by Christian Wardlaw

As the epitome of an automotive acquired taste, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler isn’t for everybody.

2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Review

2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid faces few rivals in a segment it dominates.

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review and Video

2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

The redesigned 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness continues to travel where few crossover SUVs can.

2025 Toyota Sienna Review

2025 Toyota Sienna Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Toyota Sienna is getting on in years but it has a standard hybrid powertrain and some practical features that make i...

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2025 Hyundai Sonata Review

2025 Hyundai Sonata Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Driving enthusiasts seeking a safe family car should check out the 2025 Hyundai Sonata.

2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

2025 Mazda CX-90 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the 2025 CX-90, Mazda doesn’t go with the midsize three-row SUV flow.

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the perfect sport truck for ultra-light-duty tasks.

2025 Toyota Prius Review

2025 Toyota Prius Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Has the Toyota Prius, the iconic standard-bearer of hybrid cars, finally outlived its usefulness?

2025 BMW i4 Review

2025 BMW i4 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 BMW i4 Gran Coupe is an excellent example of an upscale electric car.

2025 Toyota Corolla Review

2025 Toyota Corolla Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Toyota Corolla is the epitome of a good, cheap car.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Comfort and cargo capacity are the rules, not the exceptions, in the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.

2025 Ford F-150 Review

2025 Ford F-150 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Ford F-150 is one of America’s favorite vehicles—and it’s easy to understand why.

2025 Audi A3 Review

2025 Audi A3 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Audi A3 is a terrific little car that many new-car shoppers might be missing out on.

2025 Nissan Frontier Review and Video

2025 Nissan Frontier Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck with plenty of old-school appeal.

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ‘41 Special Edition commemorates the Willys MB World War II military vehicle.

2025 Land Rover Defender Review

2025 Land Rover Defender Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Got someplace to go? A 2025 Land Rover Defender can get you there, no matter where “there” is.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Review

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the arrival of the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition, Jeep finally goes electric.

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Fun to drive and fuel-efficient, the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid is an excellent family sedan.

2025 BMW 3 Series Review

2025 BMW 3 Series Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Long the benchmark of luxury sports sedans, the 2025 BMW 3 Series is still a thrill.

2025 BMW X3 Review

2025 BMW X3 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The redesigned 2025 BMW X3 is a driver-focused compact luxury SUV deserving of consideration.

2026 BMW 5 Series Review

2026 BMW 5 Series Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Germany has perfected the art of the luxury car, as evidenced by the 2026 BMW 5 Series.

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