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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:

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

2018 Chevrolet Traverse Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

The Chevrolet Traverse gets a significant overhaul for 2018. To stay in competition with similar three-row crossovers, the T...

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2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Preview

2017 Nissan Rogue Hybrid Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

While the 2017 Nissan Rogue gets a refresh that includes an altered front fascia with V-motion grille, quad-element headlight...

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2016 Kia Sedona Preview

2016 Kia Sedona Preview

by Christian Wardlaw

If it's not the sharpest looking minivan out there--or the most refined, or the most powerful, or the most cargo-friendly--Ki...

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2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Review

2022 Ford Explorer Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

In the 1990s, Americans fell in love with the original Explorer as much as they did SUVs in general, and the 2022 Ford Explor...

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2015 Lexus RX Test Drive Review

2015 Lexus RX Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

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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2022 Lincoln Nautilus Test Drive Review

2022 Lincoln Nautilus Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Lincoln Nautilus is an exercise in aging gracefully.

2022 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

2022 Mazda CX-5 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Mazda puts some muscle behind its move into premium territory with the updated and upgraded 2022 CX-5.

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Long the standard-bearer in the minivan segment, the 2022 Honda Odyssey faces increasingly appealing rivals.

2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

There are two reasons to buy a 2022 Lexus GX 460: going off-road or towing up to 6,500 pounds of trailer. Otherwise, this SUV...

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2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Built more for utility than style, and more for functionality than performance, the 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class might just b...

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2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Known for decades as an affordable, reliable, efficient, and practical compact sedan, the redesigned 2020 Toyota Corolla adds...

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2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Whether you want an off-road explorer or just basic, useful, and safe transportation, this compact crossover SUV has got you ...

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2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Irresistible styling has the power to sway consumers, and the 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport has plenty of it.

2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

2020 Volkswagen Passat Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Rather than give up footing in a dwindling segment, Volkswagen shrewdly gives the 2020 Passat a refresh rather than a complet...

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2020 Volvo V60 Hybrid Plug-in Test Drive Review

2020 Volvo V60 Hybrid Plug-in Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Combining practical utility, all-wheel drive, short-trip electric driving, hybrid efficiency, and sports-car performance in o...

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2021 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

2021 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Buying a 2021 Land Rover Range Rover is about more than vanity, even if you have no intention of taking it off-road.

2021 BMW 2 Series Test Drive Review

2021 BMW 2 Series Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Made for a specific kind of car buyer, the 2021 BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is fun, but hard to recommend.

2021 BMW 8 Series Test Drive Review

2021 BMW 8 Series Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

When numbers matter, the 2021 BMW 8 Series tells the world you can afford a six-figure ride.

2021 BMW M4 Test Drive Review

2021 BMW M4 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Do you love to drive? The 2021 BMW M4 is one performance car that deserves a slot near the top of your list.

2021 BMW X7 Test Drive Review

2021 BMW X7 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The more time you spend driving the 2021 BMW X7, the more you’ll like it, except for one regularly irritating flaw.

2021 Buick Enclave Test Drive Review

2021 Buick Enclave Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Buick Enclave is easy to like, but it falls short when it comes to technology and value for the money.

2021 Buick Encore GX Test Drive Review

2021 Buick Encore GX Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Due to its premium positioning in the small crossover SUV market, the 2021 Buick Encore GX faces competition from all directi...

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2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the automaker addresses criticism leveled at the previous version of the full-siz...

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2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Unless you need maximum towing and payload capacity, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado to buy is the one with the affordable Duram...

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