
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:

2008 BMW M3 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
An engineering tour de force, the redesigned 2008 BMW M3 features V8 power, an available dual-clutch automated manual transmi...
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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Hyundai continues building momentum with the redesigned 2007 Santa Fe, a genuinely attractive and roomy midsize crossover SUV...
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2008 Toyota Highlander Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
After a successful 7-year run, the original-recipe Toyota Highlander gets replaced for 2008 by an all-new version that sets t...
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2007 Nissan Altima Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Some acts are impossible to follow, and so the redesigned 2007 Nissan Altima arrives with a bit of a thud, lacking the vision...
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2005 Chrysler 300 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With Bentley styling, Mercedes-Benz engineering, and a Buick price, the new 2005 Chrysler 300 is deserving of its instant hit...
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2006 Pontiac GTO Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Built for aging Baby Boomers nostalgic for a different era, the 2006 Pontiac GTO employs the traditional muscle car recipe of...
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2007 Ford Fusion Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Following the nameplate’s stunning 2006 debut, the 2007 Ford Fusion returns to the midsize car market with more standard and ...
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2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Few SUVs can provide the combination of utility, capability, luxury, performance, and value found in a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherok...
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2006 Jeep Liberty Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
If you’re looking for a small SUV and you need serious off-roading capability, the 2006 Jeep Liberty is purpose-built for you...
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2007 Dodge Charger Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Fans of “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Bullitt” have fond memories of the Dodge Chargers of the late 1960s. But those long, low,...
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2006 Ford Fusion Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
After a decade during which Ford’s ungainly, unimpressive, and unloved Taurus essentially decimated the automaker’s dominance...
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2006 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Chrysler may have created the modern minivan, but the 2006 Honda Odyssey shows how to do one of these people and cargo hauler...
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2007 Toyota Yaris Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A new nameplate on a new car, the 2007 Toyota Yaris is an entry-level subcompact that replaces the reliable but reliably awfu...
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2007 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2007 Honda Odyssey is popular for a good reason. It makes life easy in an enjoyable way that eludes other minivans.

2005 BMW X5 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Now half a decade old, the 2005 BMW X5 continues to set standards for what a performance-oriented luxury SUV can be.

2007 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
In the compact crossover SUV segment, the 2007 Toyota RAV4 gets almost everything right.

2006 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the redesigned 2006 RAV4, Toyota simultaneously resolves complaints about the previous model while setting new standards...
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2006 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A paragon of reliability, a refuge of simplicity, and as close as it gets to an investment in a compact car, the 2006 Toyota ...
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2006 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A full-size vehicle masquerading as a midsize sedan, the 2006 Toyota Camry supplies everything you need and want in a reliabl...
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2005 Honda Civic Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Whether you seek a dependable daily driver, a fuel-efficient hybrid, or a sporty hot hatch, the 2005 Honda Civic lineup has t...
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2007 Honda Accord Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Promising reliability and refinement, efficiency and enjoyment, and safety and sophistication, the 2007 Honda Accord remains ...
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2006 Honda Civic Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the dramatic redesign of the 2006 Honda Civic, the future of transportation is here, today.

2005 Ford Escape Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Blending car-like driving dynamics with SUV-style design and utility in a single, affordable package, the overhauled 2005 For...
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2006 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Competition in the full-size pickup truck segment is fierce, so the 2006 Ford F-150 gets a few changes to make it even more i...
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