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:

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review and Video

2019 Volkswagen Golf GTI Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

Affordable performance is the name of the 2019 Volkswagen GTI’s game, and while it is more expensive than other small 5-door ...

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2020 Audi Q7 Review

2020 Audi Q7 Review

Updated at August 25, 2023

We take the refreshed 2020 Audi Q7 on a 1,000-mile family road trip to see whether changes and updates keep this SUV competit...

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2019 Toyota Tacoma Review and Video

2019 Toyota Tacoma Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

Live with a Toyota Tacoma, and it will become a member of the family, a faithful companion, and a trusted partner that’s read...

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2019 MINI Cooper Review and Video

2019 MINI Cooper Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

Small and speedy cars are fun, especially when they exude plenty of personality like the 2019 MINI Cooper.

2020 Acura TLX Review and Video

2020 Acura TLX Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

Lately, it is often said that Acura has forgotten its roots. Take an all-wheel-drive 2020 Acura TLX on a road you know well, ...

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2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review and Video

2019 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

With the 2019 Corolla Hatchback, Toyota takes a big leap forward in terms of small car style and sophistication.

2020 Cadillac CT5 Review and Video

2020 Cadillac CT5 Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

To create the new 2020 Cadillac CT5, the company takes an already-tasty luxury sport sedan recipe and makes it better.

2020 Cadillac CT4 Review

2020 Cadillac CT4 Review

Updated at August 25, 2023

Building a new car from scratch is mighty expensive. That’s why, to create the 2020 Cadillac CT4, the crest-no-wreath brand d...

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2019 Mazda CX-3 Review and Video

2019 Mazda CX-3 Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

With the freshened 2019 CX-3, Mazda adds even more style and sophistication than you’ll find in other small SUVs, matching so...

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2020 Chevrolet Camaro Review

2020 Chevrolet Camaro Review

Updated at August 25, 2023

For decades, a trio of classic 2-door sports coupes has captured the hearts and minds of Americans. Measured against the Dodg...

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2019 Lexus UX Hybrid Review and Video

2019 Lexus UX Hybrid Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

The 2019 UX effectively replaces the canceled CT 200h as the least expensive way to buy a Lexus. It may be based on the same ...

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2019 Toyota Camry Review and Video

2019 Toyota Camry Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

Daring styling and impressive athleticism make the 2019 Toyota Camry an alluring option, even if comfort and practicality hav...

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2019 Toyota Prius Review and Video

2019 Toyota Prius Review and Video

Updated at August 25, 2023

The 2019 Toyota Prius is the perfect car for most people, most of the time. If only there were a compelling reason to actuall...

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2020 Cadillac XT4 Review

2020 Cadillac XT4 Review

Updated at August 25, 2023

The 2020 Cadillac XT4 is stylish, comfortable, useful, enjoyable to drive, and easy to like. It lacks only refinement, attent...

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2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

According to Toyota, the hybrid version of the popular Highlander SUV accounts for 25 percent of all sales in the U.S. market...

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2020 Ford Mustang Review and Video

2020 Ford Mustang Review and Video

Updated at August 22, 2023

America’s original pony car will soon be the only car Ford Motor Company sells in the United States, yet the iconic Mustang i...

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2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

In the new 2020 Mustang Shelby GT500, Ford builds the most powerful street-legal car in its history. We go to Las Vegas Motor...

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2020 Chevrolet Corvette Review and Video

2020 Chevrolet Corvette Review and Video

Updated at August 22, 2023

Dramatically redesigned and fundamentally reformulated, the 2020 Chevrolet Corvette is more than just America’s sports car. N...

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2020 GMC Acadia Review

2020 GMC Acadia Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

GMC attempts to remove the invisibility cloak wrapped around the 2020 Acadia, a midsize three-row crossover SUV struggling to...

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2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Review and Video

2020 Honda Civic Hatchback Review and Video

Updated at August 22, 2023

Honda calls the 2020 Civic Hatchback “the hottest hatch around.” That’s not true, but don’t let such hyperbole stop you from ...

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2020 Honda Ridgeline Review

2020 Honda Ridgeline Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

Sometimes, you need a truck. The rest of the time, you don’t. The 2020 Honda Ridgeline solves the former without compromising...

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2020 Hyundai Elantra Review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

In its final year before a complete redesign, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a more compelling choice than ever.

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Review and Video

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Review and Video

Updated at August 22, 2023

No compromises are required when you choose the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid over its traditionally powered siblings—or its conte...

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2020 Honda Accord Review

2020 Honda Accord Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

As the 2020 Honda Accord approaches middle age in car years, it remains one of the best family sedans money can buy.