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 Acura TLX Review

2020 Acura TLX Review

Updated at November 1, 2023

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

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2023 BMW M8 Review

2023 BMW M8 Review

Updated at October 26, 2023

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

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

Updated at October 26, 2023

The Panamera might not be the first car that comes to mind when you think of Porsche, but the 2023 model has no shortage of t...

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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

Updated at October 26, 2023

By definition, in comparison to a standard Range Rover, the redesigned 2024 Range Rover Sport should be sportier to view, sit...

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2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

Updated at October 26, 2023

Honda's Ridgeline pickup eschews convention for practicality and purpose.

2023 Ford F-150 Review

2023 Ford F-150 Review

Updated at October 22, 2023

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck for decades running for a reason. Many of them, actually.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

Updated at October 22, 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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2023 Kia Telluride Review

2023 Kia Telluride Review

Updated at October 22, 2023

Updates and upgrades to the 2023 Kia Telluride improve a wildly successful midsize SUV recipe.

2023 Subaru Forester Review

2023 Subaru Forester Review

Updated at October 19, 2023

The 2023 Subaru Forester is a rational–instead of emotional–choice in a new compact SUV.

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

2023 Volkswagen Tiguan Review

Updated at September 6, 2023

The Tiguan is Volkswagen’s most popular model. Spend some quality time with this crossover SUV, and it’s easy to understand w...

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2023 Mazda CX-5 Review

2023 Mazda CX-5 Review

Updated at August 29, 2023

The 2023 Mazda CX-5 remains an appealing choice in its segment, but the Mazda CX-50 is the better compact crossover SUV.

2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Review

2023 Jeep Wagoneer L Review

Updated at August 27, 2023

The new 2023 Jeep Wagoneer L adds more cargo space and a standard twin-turbo engine to an already big and powerful full-size ...

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2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Review

2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L Review

Updated at August 27, 2023

The 2023 Jeep Grand Wagoneer L provides lots of luxury without shouting loudly about it.

2023 Volvo XC60 Review

2023 Volvo XC60 Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

Following a mid-2022 powertrain update, the 2023 Volvo XC60 Recharge is a better plug-in hybrid luxury SUV than ever.

2023 Toyota Sequoia Review

2023 Toyota Sequoia Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

A redesign transforms the 2023 Toyota Sequoia into a technologically advanced full-size SUV with the interior space of a mids...

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2023 Nissan Z Review

2023 Nissan Z Review

Updated at August 7, 2023

Nissan wisely prices and positions the new 2023 Z as a performance value, laying claim to an unpopulated segment of the two-s...

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2023 Genesis GV60 Review

2023 Genesis GV60 Review

Updated at August 7, 2023

The 2023 Genesis GV60 is the first electric vehicle from the Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, and it is sensational.

2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

Updated at August 7, 2023

With a hybrid powertrain and a strong reputation, the Toyota Camry lets you break out of the SUV mold.

2023 Acura TLX Review

2023 Acura TLX Review

Updated at July 31, 2023

With the 2023 TLX Type S, Acura finds a sweet spot in the luxury sports sedan segment.

2023 Jeep Gladiator Review

2023 Jeep Gladiator Review

Updated at June 2, 2023

Buy the 2023 Jeep Gladiator for what makes it special, not because it’s one of several midsize pickup trucks.

2023 Nissan Altima Review

2023 Nissan Altima Review

Updated at May 26, 2023

The 2023 Nissan Altima represents a solid value proposition in the Canadian market, where it comes with a lower than average ...

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review

Updated at May 25, 2023

A rolling showcase of the automaker’s engineering and technological prowess, the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E electric crossover ...

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2023 Nissan Rogue Review

2023 Nissan Rogue Review

Updated at May 24, 2023

Does the popular Nissan Rogue have what it takes to compete in the hottest SUV segment on the continent in 2023?

2023 Honda CR-V Review

2023 Honda CR-V Review

Updated at May 23, 2023

With the redesigned 2023 Honda CR-V, the automaker hones its compact crossover SUV to near perfection.