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:

2020 Ford Expedition Review

2020 Ford Expedition Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

There is no better all-around family vehicle than the 2020 Ford Expedition. Just make sure to get the extended-length Expedit...

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2020 Chevrolet Equinox Review

2020 Chevrolet Equinox Review

Updated at August 22, 2023

A dutiful daily driver designed to simplify your life, the 2020 Chevrolet Equinox checks most of the compact crossover SUV bo...

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2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review and Video

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review and Video

Updated at August 21, 2023

An epic value, the 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe is a stylish, sophisticated, and safe crossover SUV.

2020 Jaguar XE Review and Video

2020 Jaguar XE Review and Video

Updated at August 21, 2023

With the freshened 2020 Jaguar XE, practicality takes a back seat to style, speed, and singularity.

2020 Jeep Compass Review

2020 Jeep Compass Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

When you need maximum off-roading capability in a small crossover SUV, the 2020 Jeep Compass is one of your best choices. If ...

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2020 Jeep Gladiator Review and Video

2020 Jeep Gladiator Review and Video

Updated at August 21, 2023

Able to tow up to 7,650 pounds of trailer, haul up to 1,600 pounds of payload, and go places other midsize pickup trucks can’...

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2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

A multi-talented 5-passenger midsize SUV, the 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equally at home at Laguna Seca, Nags Head, or the R...

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2020 Jeep Renegade Review

2020 Jeep Renegade Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

Personality can go a long way toward making a vehicle appealing, and so it is with the 2020 Jeep Renegade, an otherwise wholl...

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2020 Kia Forte Review and Video

2020 Kia Forte Review and Video

Updated at August 21, 2023

Priced like a compact car but providing nearly as much room as a midsize sedan and the performance typical of an entry-level ...

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2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review and Video

2020 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review and Video

Updated at August 21, 2023

The 2020 Range Rover Sport benefits from its new plug-in hybrid trims' significantly improved efficiency.

2020 Mazda CX-5 Review

2020 Mazda CX-5 Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is the most popular vehicle in the automaker’s lineup, and there are lots of good reasons for that, not t...

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2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Pure driving joy is yours for the taking in the 2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata, and it can cost you less than $30,000.

2020 Mazda CX-30 Test Drive Review

2020 Mazda CX-30 Test Drive Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Mazda's second try at building a compact crossover SUV is better than its first. But the all-new 2020 Mazda CX-30 also unders...

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2020 Nissan Altima Test Drive Review

2020 Nissan Altima Test Drive Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Redesigned last year, the Nissan Altima is an appealing midsize family sedan that gets just about everything right, but it's ...

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2020 Nissan Frontier Test Drive Review

2020 Nissan Frontier Test Drive Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Though most of the 2020 Nissan Frontier is well beyond its expiration date, a new powertrain combined with the aged midsize p...

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2020 Nissan Rogue Test Drive Review

2020 Nissan Rogue Test Drive Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Since the very first one went on sale in America in 1995, the compact crossover SUV has served as a one-size-fits-all kind of...

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2020 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

2020 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

Updated at August 17, 2023

Consider the 2020 Subaru Ascent an appealing, family-size SUV charged with retaining existing customers and bringing new ones...

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2023 Cadillac CT5 Review

2023 Cadillac CT5 Review

Updated at August 2, 2023

Cadillac's current midsize sedan may be its one yet.

2021 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

Updated at August 2, 2023

When getting from Point A to Point B is the only reason you ever get behind the wheel of a car, the 2021 Toyota Prius is one ...

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2023 Porsche Panamera Review

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

Updated at July 19, 2023

Long ago, Porsche determined it could not survive by manufacturing sports cars alone.

2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

Updated at July 10, 2023

Honda's pickup eschews convention for practicality and purpose.

2023 BMW M8 Review

2023 BMW M8 Review

Updated at July 7, 2023

The 2023 BMW M8 stands as the pinnacle of performance among the automaker’s cars.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

Updated at July 7, 2023

Vehicles like the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid make it possible to try living with an electric car without completely giv...

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