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:

2007 Dodge Charger Review

2007 Dodge Charger Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

Fans of “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Bullitt” have fond memories of the Dodge Chargers of the late 1960s. But those long, low,...

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2007 Honda Odyssey Review

2007 Honda Odyssey Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

The 2007 Honda Odyssey is popular for a good reason. It makes life easy in an enjoyable way that eludes other minivans.

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

Few SUVs can provide the combination of utility, capability, luxury, performance, and value found in a 2006 Jeep Grand Cherok...

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2008 Toyota Highlander Review

2008 Toyota Highlander Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

After a successful seven-year run, the original-recipe Toyota Highlander gets replaced for 2008 by an all-new version that se...

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2005 BMW X5 Review

2005 BMW X5 Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

Now half a decade old, the 2005 BMW X5 continues to set standards for what a performance-oriented luxury SUV can be.

2007 Toyota RAV4 Review

2007 Toyota RAV4 Review

Updated at January 26, 2023

In the compact crossover SUV segment, the 2007 Toyota RAV4 gets almost everything right.

2022 Kia K5 Review

2022 Kia K5 Review

Updated at January 13, 2023

Remember the Kia Optima? Now you can forget about it, because the automaker’s midsize sedan is instead called the Kia K5.

2022 Kia Sorento Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Sorento Test Drive Review

Updated at January 13, 2023

We recommend the 2022 Kia Sorento for many reasons, but a useful third-row seat isn’t one of them.

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Updated at January 13, 2023

With the redesigned 2007 Hyundai Santa Fe, a genuinely attractive and roomy midsize crossover SUV, the automaker continues to...

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2006 Toyota Corolla Review

2006 Toyota Corolla Review

Updated at January 12, 2023

A paragon of reliability, a refuge of simplicity, and as close as it gets to an investment in a compact car, the 2006 Toyota ...

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2008 Audi A4 Review

2008 Audi A4 Review

Updated at January 12, 2023

In its final year before a complete redesign, the 2008 Audi A4 continues to offer more variety than the competition.

2022 Porsche Macan Review

2022 Porsche Macan Review

Updated at January 11, 2023

As Porsche once claimed in its advertising, there is no substitute for a 2022 Macan. For a specific kind of buyer, that is.

2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Review

2022 Mazda MAZDA3 Review

Updated at January 11, 2023

Every version of the 2022 Mazda Mazda3 delivers intrinsic value, especially compared to traditional mainstream alternatives.

2008 Toyota Corolla Review

2008 Toyota Corolla Review

Updated at January 11, 2023

Not everybody wants a car that goes fast and has fun. For them, there is the 2008 Toyota Corolla.

2007 Toyota Yaris Review

2007 Toyota Yaris Review

Updated at January 11, 2023

A new nameplate on a new car, the 2007 Toyota Yaris is an entry-level subcompact that replaces the reliable but reliably awfu...

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2005 Ford Escape Review

2005 Ford Escape Review

Updated at January 11, 2023

Blending car-like driving dynamics with SUV-style design and utility in a single, affordable package, the overhauled 2005 For...

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2005 Ford F-150 Review

2005 Ford F-150 Review

Updated at January 9, 2023

One year after a complete redesign, the handsome and capable 2005 Ford F-150 remains firmly perched atop America’s sales char...

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2020 Toyota Tundra Review

2020 Toyota Tundra Review

Updated at December 19, 2022

If you’re looking for a reliable truck, a 2020 Toyota Tundra is practically a guarantee that you'll never need to buy another...

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2020 Ford Expedition Review

2020 Ford Expedition Review

Updated at December 19, 2022

There are all-around used family vehicles than the 2020 Ford Expedition. Just make sure to get the extended-length Expedition...

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2020 Mazda CX-5 Review

2020 Mazda CX-5 Review

Updated at December 12, 2022

The 2020 Mazda CX-5 is the most popular vehicle in the automaker’s lineup, and there are lots of good reasons for that.

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

2020 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

Updated at November 28, 2022

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

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Review

Updated at November 28, 2022

The 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee is equally at home at the track or on the trail. The trick is to choose the right version for ea...

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2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus GX Test Drive Review

Updated at July 5, 2022

There are two reasons to buy a 2022 Lexus GX 460: going off-road or towing up to 2,948 kilograms (6,500 pounds) of trailer.