
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:

2016 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
It might not wear a Lincoln nameplate, but the 2016 Ford F-150 Limited is a genuine luxury vehicle in all but name.

2016 Mitsubishi Outlander Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
My least favorite thing about driving the 2016 Outlander is the way it rolls down a mountain road like a big, white marshmall...
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2016 Acura RDX Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Perhaps the most important changes to the 2016 Acura RDX are the ones you can’t easily see.

2016 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The Hyundai Sonata earns high marks across the board, reflecting the automaker’s steadfast approach to employing best-practic...
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2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Delivering both thrills and therapy, a Mazda MX-5 Miata does a body good.

2016 Ford Explorer Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2016 Ford Explorer Sport would have made an excellent Bluesmobile.

2016 Nissan Maxima Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
If you don’t like the way the new Nissan Maxima looks, nothing about it will prove compelling enough to overrule your eyeball...
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2016 Hyundai Tucson Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The new 2016 Hyundai Tucson is appealing from every angle, something that cannot be said for many of its competitors.

2016 Kia Optima Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2016 Kia Optima Turbo doesn’t feel weaker. If anything, the car is more responsive at lower engine rpm, where most driver...
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2016 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Neither smooth and refined nor rough and gruff, the Hyundai Elantra impresses far more than it distresses.

2016 Ford Edge Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With its 2016 Edge Sport, Ford has a major homework assignment to complete before it can hope to compete with Audi.

2016 Lincoln MKX Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Thanks to torque, the turbocharged Lincoln MKX is responsive and quick, especially when the 6-speed automatic transmission is...
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2016 Acura MDX Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Safety, athleticism, and refinement are the primary selling points of the 2016 Acura MDX. Plus, it is a “luxury” model, whate...
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2016 FIAT 500X Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The new 500X is a game-changer for the brand, a credible entry in a hot small crossover SUV segment. So it's important for Fi...
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2016 Chevrolet Volt Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
To typical car buyers, the future of personal mobility is like a sci-fi movie blending the fantasy of “The Jetsons” with the ...
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2015 INFINITI QX60 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Flowing lines and curvaceous forms make this Infiniti a stylish SUV. The interior looks terrific, rendered in quality materia...
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2015 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Thanks to its turbocharged 4-cylinder engine, the Santa Fe Sport 2.0T has no problem in the get-up-and-go department.

2015 Ford Focus Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
European influence is on clear display when it comes to the 2015 Ford Focus’s ride and handling qualities.

2015 Toyota Venza Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Lots of people think their vehicle ought to be the rolling equivalent of an Apple store. The Toyota Venza cannot deliver in t...
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2015 Hyundai Genesis Coupe Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Of the quartet of rear-drive sports coupes on sale today, and among the variations that I’ve personally sampled, this 2015 Hy...
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2015 Cadillac CTS Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
To exercise a Cadillac CTS Vsport to its maximum potential, you really need a racetrack to find its limits, which is the sign...
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2015 Lexus CT Hybrid Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Sometimes all that matters is how the monthly payment fits into a budget, and Lexus seems to get that, in the process making ...
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2015 Kia Sportage Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A turbocharged 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine is standard for the Sportage SX, one of the most powerful engines you can get in a...
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2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
If you tow on a regular basis, the upgrade to the Chevy Silverado's 6.2-liter V8 engine is worthwhile. If you don’t, it’s not...
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