
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:

2021 Chevrolet Tahoe Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe is completely redesigned, resolving its primary shortcomings while expanding upon its numerous stren...
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2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A new small crossover SUV sourced from South Korea, the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer offers stylish design and plenty of techno...
Read more2021 Ford Expedition Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
When towing, hauling, and carrying are a regular part of your life, the 2021 Ford Expedition stands ready to serve.

2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
When you have substantial weight to tow or haul, nothing but a heavy-duty truck will do. Among them, the 2021 Ford F-350 is a...
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2021 Ford Ranger Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Especially when equipped with the new Tremor Off-Road Package, the 2021 Ford Ranger is a solid all-rounder in the midsize tru...
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2021 Genesis G80 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A legitimate, head-turning midsize luxury sedan, the redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 signals that Hyundai’s prestige brand is off...
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2021 GMC Yukon Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon improves in critically important ways but still falls short when it comes to towing, fuel econo...
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2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
As Americans flee the midsize sedan segment in favor of crossover SUVs, the freshened 2021 Honda Accord continues to set stan...
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2021 Honda Civic Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2021 Honda Civic is the last of its kind. An all-new version is coming soon, which means Honda is offering low-rate finan...
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2021 Honda Pilot Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
While its styling won’t win any beauty contests, the 2021 Honda Pilot endears itself to American families through its quality...
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2021 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With a stunning blend of style, sophistication, space, and sportiness, the redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra excels well beyond...
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2021 Hyundai Palisade Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Affordable, roomy, comfortable, safe, high-tech, enjoyable to drive, and remarkably stylish, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is one...
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2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
If you’re shopping for a five-passenger crossover SUV, you must put the 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe on your list.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the 2021 Hyundai Sonata N Line, the automaker makes a credible car for driving enthusiasts who still want sedans that ar...
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2021 Jaguar F-PACE Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Successfully pulling off a neat trick, the 2021 Jaguar F-Pace is both attainable and exclusive.

2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Design, pedigree, and raw, nearly-unhinged performance tinged with a perversely-thrilling threat of bodily harm are the hallm...
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2021 Jeep Gladiator Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Now fortified with a diesel-engine option, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator returns for a second year of battle against midsize pickup...
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
This is the last hurrah for the current-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee before a redesigned version arrives for the 2022 model...
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2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee L is the first three-row SUV in the company’s lineup in more than a decade.

2021 Kia Telluride Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Equipped with the right look, the right equipment, the right capability, and the right price, the 2021 Kia Telluride is one o...
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2021 Lexus ES Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Now that Lincoln has banished the MKZ to the dustbin of history, you could say the 2021 Lexus ES competes in a class of one. ...
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2021 Mazda CX-9 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Though flawed, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 delivers a compelling blend of style, performance, technology, and safety in a premium pac...
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2021 Mazda CX-30 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
When it comes to the new 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo, the sum is greater than its handful of extra parts.

2021 Mazda MAZDA3 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A turbocharger returns to the Mazda3, but rather than take a traditional pocket rocket approach to making this already fun ca...
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