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.

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2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at July 5, 2022

The 2022 Ram 1500 remains one of the better trucks in its segment for design, comfort, utility, technology, and driving chara...

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2022 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

2022 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

Updated at May 19, 2022

If you like the way the 2022 Toyota Camry looks, then it's likely you’ll enjoy most other things about it.

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

Updated at May 19, 2022

Long the standard-bearer in the minivan segment, the 2022 Honda Odyssey faces increasingly appealing rivals.

 2022 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

2022 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

Updated at May 19, 2022

The 2022 Acura RDX is an entry-level luxury sport/utility vehicle that delivers on both parts of the SUV equation.

2022 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

2022 Jeep Compass Test Drive Review

Updated at May 4, 2022

Improvements to the 2022 Jeep Compass make this small SUV more appealing than ever.

 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at May 4, 2022

Dominating a class of one, there is nothing quite like a 2022 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Test Drive Review

Updated at May 4, 2022

Redesigned for 2022, the Jeep Grand Cherokee delivers outstanding off-roading capability combined with daily-driving comfort ...

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2022 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Forester Test Drive Review

Updated at May 4, 2022

Now you can take a compact crossover SUV farther off-road thanks to the new-for-2022 Subaru Forester Wilderness.

2021 Mazda MAZDA6 Test Drive Review

2021 Mazda MAZDA6 Test Drive Review

Updated at April 29, 2022

The alluring yet anonymous 2021 Mazda6 is not the obvious choice in the mid-size sedan segment. But for people who care about...

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2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

Updated at April 29, 2022

Known for decades as an affordable, reliable, efficient, and practical compact sedan, the redesigned 2020 Toyota Corolla adde...

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2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

2020 Toyota RAV4 Test Drive Review

Updated at April 29, 2022

Whether you want an off-road explorer or just basic, useful, and safe transportation, the 2020 Toyota RAV4 has got you covere...

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLB-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at April 11, 2022

As much fun as the 2022 Mercedes-AMG GLB35 is to drive on a twisting mountain road, it also requires some dynamic compromises...

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2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Test Drive Review

2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at April 11, 2022

By their very definition, SUVs are sport/utility vehicles. That perfectly describes the 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe midsize ...

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2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI Test Drive Review

Updated at April 11, 2022

Sometimes, driving is still fun. The 2022 Volkswagen Jetta GLI is the perfect car for those times.

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

2022 Volkswagen Tiguan Test Drive Review

Updated at March 21, 2022

Volkswagen gives its best-selling Tiguan a light refresh combined with new safety technology.

2022 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

2022 Chevrolet Blazer Test Drive Review

Updated at March 21, 2022

There isn’t much that’s wrong with the 2022 Chevrolet Blazer. But aside from its styling and approachable tech, there isn’t m...

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2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Test Drive Review

2022 Honda Civic Hatchback Test Drive Review

Updated at March 17, 2022

The redesigned 2022 Honda Civic hatchback offers the same great equipment and sense of style as the sedan does but with a mor...

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2022 Lexus IS Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus IS Test Drive Review

Updated at March 17, 2022

Nearly all rivals of the new 2022 Lexus IS 500 F Sport Performance are less expensive, but not one offers the sound and fury ...

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2022 Lexus NX Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus NX Test Drive Review

Updated at March 17, 2022

The redesigned 2022 Lexus NX is a more attractive, more dynamic, and more technologically advanced SUV than the one it replac...

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2022 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

2022 Lexus ES Hybrid Test Drive Review

Updated at February 21, 2022

For 2022, Lexus gives the ES 300h hybrid model updated looks, a new touchscreen infotainment system, and next-generation safe...

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2022 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Ascent Test Drive Review

Updated at February 21, 2022

When you want a Subaru and need more than five-passenger seating capacity, the 2022 Ascent is ready to serve.

 2022 MINI Cooper Test Drive Review

2022 MINI Cooper Test Drive Review

Updated at February 21, 2022

Purpose-built for a specific kind of buyer, the 2022 MINI Cooper Convertible is more technologically advanced than ever.

2022 Genesis G70 Test Drive Review

2022 Genesis G70 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 21, 2022

Built to compete with the world’s best luxury sport sedans, the refreshed 2022 Genesis G70 gets the recipe mostly right.