
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:

2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Got somewhere to go? You can count on the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser to get you there.
2025 Kia EV6 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Kia EV6 is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy today.

2025 Kia Telluride Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Kia Telluride might not be one of the newest three-row SUVs on the block but it remains one of the best.

2025 Jeep Wrangler Review
by Christian Wardlaw
As the epitome of an automotive acquired taste, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler isn’t for everybody.

2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid faces few rivals in a segment it dominates.
2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
The redesigned 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness continues to travel where few crossover SUVs can.

2025 Toyota Sienna Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Toyota Sienna is getting on in years but it has a standard hybrid powertrain and some practical features that make i...
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2025 Hyundai Sonata Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Driving enthusiasts seeking a safe family car should check out the 2025 Hyundai Sonata.
2025 Mazda CX-90 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the 2025 CX-90, Mazda doesn’t go with the midsize three-row SUV flow.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the perfect sport truck for ultra-light-duty tasks.
2025 Toyota Prius Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Has the Toyota Prius, the iconic standard-bearer of hybrid cars, finally outlived its usefulness?
2025 BMW i4 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 BMW i4 Gran Coupe is an excellent example of an upscale electric car.
2025 Toyota Corolla Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Toyota Corolla is the epitome of a good, cheap car.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Comfort and cargo capacity are the rules, not the exceptions, in the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.

2025 Ford F-150 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Ford F-150 is one of America’s favorite vehicles—and it’s easy to understand why.

2025 Audi A3 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Audi A3 is a terrific little car that many new-car shoppers might be missing out on.

2025 Nissan Frontier Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck with plenty of old-school appeal.

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ‘41 Special Edition commemorates the Willys MB World War II military vehicle.
2025 Land Rover Defender Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Got someplace to go? A 2025 Land Rover Defender can get you there, no matter where “there” is.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the arrival of the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition, Jeep finally goes electric.
2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Fun to drive and fuel-efficient, the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid is an excellent family sedan.
2025 BMW 3 Series Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Long the benchmark of luxury sports sedans, the 2025 BMW 3 Series is still a thrill.
2025 BMW X3 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The redesigned 2025 BMW X3 is a driver-focused compact luxury SUV deserving of consideration.

2026 BMW 5 Series Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Germany has perfected the art of the luxury car, as evidenced by the 2026 BMW 5 Series.