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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 Kia Seltos Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Seltos Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Kia Seltos isn’t perfect, but it’s a better choice than many small crossover SUVs.

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

2022 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Value comes standard with the 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, but that’s just one reason to seriously consider buying this midsize cro...

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2022 Volkswagen Arteon Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Arteon Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Volkswagen Arteon is a rare and distinctive automobile that deserves far more attention and consideration than it ge...

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2022 Kia Forte Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Forte Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

We like the 2022 Kia Forte, especially in GT trim. Nevertheless, there are better choices in the segment.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Volkswagen Atlas has the potential for greatness, but flaws prevent it from rising to the head of the class.

2022 Kia K5 Test Drive Review

2022 Kia K5 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Remember the Kia Optima? Now you can forget about it, because the automaker’s midsize sedan is instead called the Kia K5.

2022 Porsche Macan Test Drive Review

2022 Porsche Macan Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

As Porsche once claimed in its advertising, there is no substitute for a 2022 Macan. For a specific kind of buyer, that is.

2022 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

2022 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Though capable rivals challenge its authority, the 2022 BMW 3 Series remains the original (and best) luxury sports sedan.

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Test Drive Review

2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime is our favorite version of the popular compact crossover SUV.

2022 Honda Civic Preview

2022 Honda Civic Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Honda has redesigned the Civic for the 2022 model year, bringing new levels of sophistication to the car’s design and technol...

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2022 Subaru Outback Preview

2022 Subaru Outback Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Subaru is launching a new Wilderness family of more capable off-road vehicles, and the first model to get the treatment is th...

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2020 Audi A8 Preview

2020 Audi A8 Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Serving as the flagship sedan in Audi’s lineup, the 2020 A8 model range expands this year, adding a new twin-turbocharged, V8...

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2020 BMW 5 Series Preview

2020 BMW 5 Series Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

BMW’s midsize sedan, the 5 Series, gets several changes for 2020. Standard equipment now includes keyless entry and engine st...

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2020 Hyundai Kona Preview

2020 Hyundai Kona Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Three years after its arrival, the Hyundai Kona, a subcompact SUV, gets several updates for 2020. It gets a new SEL Plus trim...

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2020 Land Rover Discovery Preview

2020 Land Rover Discovery Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

For 2020, Land Rover introduces a few updates for the Discovery, the company’s midsize SUV. Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and ...

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2020 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

2020 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

The Chevrolet Traverse is one of the largest crossover SUVs you can buy, making it perfect for carrying both people and cargo...

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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Preview

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

The Chevrolet Equinox, a compact crossover SUV, receives a handful of changes for 2020. Several driving-assistance and collis...

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2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Preview

2020 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Chrysler's Pacifica Hybrid, a plug-in electric hybrid (PHEV) minivan, gets several updates for 2020. It competes with other m...

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2020 BMW X6 Preview

2020 BMW X6 Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

For 2020, the X6 gets completely redesigned. Longer, wider, and lower than the version it replaces, the new 2020 BMW X6 is ab...

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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Preview

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Designed and engineered to match the performance of cars that cost two or three times its price, the new 2020 Corvette Stingr...

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2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

For 2020, every Mercedes-Benz C-Class receives more standard equipment. Mercedes-Benz makes its AMG Drive Unit, which is a...

2020 Toyota Sienna Preview

2020 Toyota Sienna Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

Entering its 10th year since its last complete redesign, the 2020 Toyota Sienna gains a new edition. It competes with the Chr...

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2020 Toyota RAV4 Preview

2020 Toyota RAV4 Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2020 Toyota RAV4 arrives with some notable updates. Under the hood sits a familiar 2.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine...

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2019 Audi e-tron Preview

2019 Audi e-tron Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

For such a technology-focused brand, Audi has recently embraced electrification in its production cars. 2019 brings forth the...

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