
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:

2024 BMW 5 Series Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the redesigned 2024 5 Series, BMW positions its midsize luxury sedan for an unknown future.

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
By definition, in comparison to a standard Range Rover, the redesigned 2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should be sportier t...
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2024 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
If you’ve always wanted a Mazda 3 with more ground clearance and a rally-car attitude, take a close look at the 2024 Mazda CX...
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2023 Volkswagen Jetta Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A 2023 Volkswagen Jetta provides everything you need in a new car at an affordable price.

2024 Subaru Ascent Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
When you want a new Subaru SUV and need three rows of seats, the 2024 Ascent is the only game in town.

2024 BMW X2 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The redesigned 2024 BMW X2 is the most affordable of the automaker’s Sports Activity Coupes.

2024 Subaru Solterra Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Electric vehicle technology continually improves, as seen in the updated 2024 Subaru Solterra.

2024 Hyundai Venue Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Thanks to the 2024 Hyundai Venue, a new car might just be within your reach.

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
One of a gaggle of midsize three-row SUVs, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade is easy to overlook. But that’s a mistake.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
The new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is difficult to categorize and wears a frumpy name.

2024 Toyota Prius Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2024 Toyota Prius is where style, practicality, and affordability intersect.

2024 Toyota Tundra Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Does the 2024 Toyota Tundra deserve a place at the big boy’s table?

2024 Kia Telluride Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2024 Kia Telluride fits family life like a favorite pair of jeans: effortlessly and with style.

2024 Lexus TX Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
With the arrival of the 2024 TX, Lexus finally has a credible three-row crossover SUV.

2024 Jeep Gladiator Review
by Christian Wardlaw
There is nothing else like the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, a pickup truck with a roof and doors you can remove.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
More competitive and enjoyable to drive than ever, you need not make excuses for buying a 2024 Volkswagen ID.4.

2023 Lucid Air Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is an excellent first effort hampered by technology bugs.

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review
by Christian Wardlaw
A rolling showcase of Ford’s engineering and technological prowess, the 2023 Mustang Mach-E electric crossover SUV is better ...
Read more2023 Genesis GV60 Test Drive Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2023 Genesis GV60 is the first electric vehicle from the Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, and it is sensational.

2023 Audi e-tron Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2023 Audi e-tron Sportback would be easy to recommend if it had more competitive specifications.

2024 Genesis GV80 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2024 Genesis GV80 delivers classic luxury and modern technology in an appealing midsize SUV.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
Some things get better with age, like the Mazda CX-5.

2024 Honda Ridgeline Review and Video
by Christian Wardlaw
Does Honda come to mind when you think about midsize trucks? Maybe the 2024 Ridgeline will change that.

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Hybrids are mainstream now, and the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid is an excellent example of why.