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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:

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive Review

2022 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Why is a Mazda Miata always the answer? Because it's an affordable, street-legal go-kart that plasters a perma-smile on your ...

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2023 Toyota Sequoia Test Drive Review

2023 Toyota Sequoia Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

A redesign transforms the 2023 Toyota Sequoia into a technologically advanced full-size SUV with the interior space of a mids...

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2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

For design, comfort, utility, technology, and driving character, the 2022 Ram 1500 remains one of the better trucks in its se...

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2022 Lexus NX Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus NX Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The redesigned 2022 Lexus NX is a more attractive, more dynamic, and more technologically advanced SUV than the one it replac...

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2022 Mazda Mazda3 Test Drive Review

2022 Mazda Mazda3 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Every version of the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 delivers intrinsic value, especially compared to traditional mainstream alternatives.

2023 Nissan Z Test Drive Review

2023 Nissan Z Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Nissan wisely prices and positions the new 2023 Z as a performance value, laying claim to an unpopulated segment of the two-s...

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2023 Mazda CX-50 Test Drive Review

2023 Mazda CX-50 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

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