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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.

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2026 Genesis G80 Review

2026 Genesis G80 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Luxury cars like the 2026 G80 are a vanishing species, so Genesis deserves credit for keeping it around.

Acura RSX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Acura RSX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Acura RSX and RSX Type-S, which were on sale from 2002-2006. Whether...

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Chevrolet Suburban Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Suburban Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Suburban, covering every generation since 1936. Whether yo...

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Chevrolet Tahoe Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Tahoe Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Tahoe, covering every generation since 1995. Whether you'r...

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Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Silverado 1500, covering every generation since 1999. Whet...

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BMW M3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW M3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW M3, covering every generation since 1988. Whether you're a first...

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BMW X5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW X5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW X5, covering every generation since 2000. Whether you're a first...

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BMW M5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW M5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW M5, covering every generation since 1988. Whether you're a first...

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2026 Lexus TX Hybrid Review

2026 Lexus TX Hybrid Review

by Christian Wardlaw

This Lexus is designed and engineered for suburban family life.

2026 Lexus RZ Review

2026 Lexus RZ Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Lexus sells one electric SUV, and it’s the 2026 RZ.

Chevrolet Equinox Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Equinox Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Want the full lowdown on buying a used Chevrolet Equinox? Whether you're a first-time buyer or a Chevy enthusiast, this compr...

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Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Audi Q7, covering each generation since 2007. Whether you're a first...

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2026 Toyota Camry Review

2026 Toyota Camry Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Affordable, efficient, and safe, the 2026 Toyota Camry is all about practicality.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The only vehicles more popular with Americans than the Toyota RAV4 are full-size pickup trucks.

2026 Kia EV9 Review

2026 Kia EV9 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The styling is a matter of opinion, but electric SUV buyers should like everything else about the 2026 Kia EV9.

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz E-Class proves that wagons aren’t extinct yet.

The Best Used Midsize SUVs in 2026

The Best Used Midsize SUVs in 2026

by Christian Wardlaw

Family-friendly SUVs are more expensive than ever, but you can still find good deals if you know where to look. Here, we’ve g...

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Review

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class Review

by Christian Wardlaw

For maximum comfort, luxury, and technology in a Mercedes SUV, look no further than the 2026 GLS.

The Best Honda SUVs in 2026

The Best Honda SUVs in 2026

by Christian Wardlaw

Honda offers a range of new SUV models but which is best for you? Our expertguide gives you the pros and cons of each.

The Best American-Made Cars in 2026

The Best American-Made Cars in 2026

by Christian Wardlaw

There's a difference between an American-brand car and an American-made car. Want to know which are the best new vehicles mad...

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2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Review

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2026 Mercedes-Benz GLE adheres too strictly to the automaker’s original luxury crossover SUV recipe.

2025 Polestar 3 Review

2025 Polestar 3 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

If its maker can get the word out, the new 2025 Polestar 3 spells success.

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Review

2026 Dodge Charger Daytona Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2026 Dodge Charger Daytona four-door makes a stronger case for itself than the two-door coupe.

2026 BMW iX Review

2026 BMW iX Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2026 BMW iX relies on design to stand out among a growing number of luxury electric vehicles.

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