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:

BMW X5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW X5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Updated at July 13, 2025

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW X5, covering every generation since 2000. Whether you're a first...

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2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

Updated at July 11, 2025

With the 2024 MX-5, Mazda brings its iconic sports car closer to perfection.

2024 BMW X2 Review

2024 BMW X2 Review

Updated at July 11, 2025

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

2024 BMW 5 Series Review

2024 BMW 5 Series Review

Updated at July 11, 2025

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

2025 Ford Explorer Review

2025 Ford Explorer Review

Updated at June 26, 2025

The original Ford Explorer sparked North America’s love affair with SUVs. The 2025 Explorer nourishes it.

2025 Acura MDX Review

2025 Acura MDX Review

Updated at June 26, 2025

The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV in history, and the updated 2025 MDX demonstrates why.

BMW M5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW M5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Updated at June 24, 2025

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW M5, covering every generation since 1988. Whether you're a first...

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BMW M3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

BMW M3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Updated at June 24, 2025

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used BMW M3, covering every generation since 1988. Whether you're a first...

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2024 Ford Bronco Review

2024 Ford Bronco Review

Updated at June 24, 2025

Take one iconic nameplate, apply it to a retro-designed SUV, and you have the 2024 Ford Bronco.

2024 BMW X5 Review

2024 BMW X5 Review

Updated at June 23, 2025

With a 2024 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid, you get power, performance, and practicality in a luxurious, efficient package.

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Updated at June 23, 2025

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Audi Q7, covering each generation since 2007. Whether you're a first...

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2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

Updated at May 19, 2025

Luxury cars are out, and luxury SUVs are in. Thankfully, the 2025 Cadillac CT5 sedan remains.

2025 Honda Pilot Review

2025 Honda Pilot Review

Updated at May 8, 2025

Roomy and relatively rugged, the 2025 Honda Pilot is a three-row midsize SUV that’s easy to live with.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review

Updated at May 7, 2025

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV is an image vehicle to showcase technology with a side helping of practicality.

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review and Video

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review and Video

Updated at January 20, 2025

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 looks great, is fun to drive, and is designed to support (drum roll, please) active lifestyles.

2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

Updated at September 10, 2024

Following a recipe created by one of the most popular luxury SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 courts empty-nesters.

2024 Toyota Prius Review

2024 Toyota Prius Review

Updated at September 10, 2024

The 2024 Toyota Prius is where style, practicality, and affordability intersect.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review

Updated at September 10, 2024

The new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is difficult to categorize and wears a frumpy name.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

Updated at September 10, 2024

The only vehicles more popular with Canadians than the Toyota RAV4 are full-size pickup trucks.

2024 Toyota Tundra Review

2024 Toyota Tundra Review

Updated at September 10, 2024

Does the 2024 Toyota Tundra deserve a place at the big boy’s table?

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review

Updated at September 2, 2024

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

2024 Hyundai Venue Review

2024 Hyundai Venue Review

Updated at September 2, 2024

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

2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

Updated at September 2, 2024

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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2024 Jeep Gladiator Review

2024 Jeep Gladiator Review

Updated at September 2, 2024

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