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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:

Chevrolet Tahoe Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Tahoe Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Tahoe, covering every generation since 1995. Whether you'r...

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2025 BMW i4 Review

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

2025 Toyota Corolla Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2025 Toyota Corolla is the epitome of a good, cheap car.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2025 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Fun to drive and fuel-efficient, the 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid is an excellent family sedan.

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Audi Q7, covering each generation since 2007. Whether you're a first...

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2025 BMW 3 Series Review

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

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

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.

2025 Mazda Mazda3 Review

2025 Mazda Mazda3 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

You need not suffer when driving a small, affordable, efficient car. The 2025 Mazda 3 proves it.

Chevrolet Camaro Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Camaro Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Camaro, covering every generation since 1967. Whether you'...

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2023 Grand Wagoneer L Review and Video

2023 Grand Wagoneer L Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2023 Grand Wagoneer L provides lots of luxury without shouting loudly about it.

2025 Chevrolet Traverse Review and Video

2025 Chevrolet Traverse Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

Style, technology, and utility characterize the 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, one of the larger midsize three-row SUVs available.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review and Video

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

When you think of a midsize luxury car, chances are the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan springs to mind.

2024 Acura ZDX Review and Video

2024 Acura ZDX Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

In life, taking shortcuts rarely leads to good outcomes. The new Acura ZDX might prove an exception to the rule.

2023 Ford F-150 Review

2023 Ford F-150 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck for decades running for a reason. Many of them, actually.

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a small crossover SUV with an emphasis on 'small.'

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