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:

2023 Lincoln Aviator Review

2023 Lincoln Aviator Review

Updated at May 22, 2023

Let us make something perfectly clear: the 2023 Lincoln Aviator is not an SUV for people who like to drive.

2023 BMW M3 Review

2023 BMW M3 Review

Updated at May 19, 2023

The BMW M3 is a sports car, a family car, and a luxury car, all wrapped up in a single package.

2023 Acura MDX Review

2023 Acura MDX Review

Updated at May 19, 2023

Even with a Type S performance version, the three-row crossover Acura MDX remains a mid-pack contender.

2022 Cadillac XT6 Review

2022 Cadillac XT6 Review

Updated at May 19, 2023

The 2022 Cadillac XT6 is a necessary evil, filling the gap between the XT5 and the Escalade.

2016 Honda Accord Review and Video

2016 Honda Accord Review and Video

Updated at May 18, 2023

Buying a 2016 Honda Accord is a good hedge against unanticipated expenses.

2018 Audi Q5 Review and Video

2018 Audi Q5 Review and Video

Updated at May 18, 2023

It might look like the same small SUV Audi has been selling since the late 2000s, but the all-new 2018 Audi Q5 is a completel...

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2014 Honda Civic Review

2014 Honda Civic Review

Updated at May 18, 2023

The 2014 Honda Civic drives like a more refined and capable vehicle than either its price point or competitive set might indi...

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2019 Honda CR-V Review and Video

2019 Honda CR-V Review and Video

Updated at May 18, 2023

When people are ready to buy a compact SUV, the 2019 Honda CR-V is usually on the consideration list, and for good reason.

2022 GMC Terrain Review

2022 GMC Terrain Review

Updated at May 9, 2023

A new 2022 GMC Terrain AT4 model leads a list of changes to this compact crossover SUV.

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Review

2022 Chevrolet Traverse Review

Updated at April 26, 2023

The 2022 Chevrolet Traverse is what to buy when you think that you need a Chevy Tahoe but secretly know that you don't.

2022 Audi A4 Review

2022 Audi A4 Review

Updated at April 26, 2023

We expected the aging Audi A4 to show more than a few wrinkles. Instead, it impressed us just as much as it did when this gen...

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2006 Honda Civic Review

2006 Honda Civic Review

Updated at April 26, 2023

With the dramatic redesign of the 2006 Honda Civic, the future of transportation is here, today.

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Review

Updated at April 25, 2023

If you don’t need a third-row seat, the 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport is a stylish and practical alternative to the same ...

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2006 Toyota Camry Review

2006 Toyota Camry Review

Updated at April 25, 2023

A full-size vehicle masquerading as a midsize car, the 2006 Toyota Camry supplies everything you need and want in a reliable ...

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2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review

2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review

Updated at April 24, 2023

Fuel costs are through the roof, but you’ve got a big family to carry. What can you do? Buy a 2022 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.

2007 Ford Fusion Review

2007 Ford Fusion Review

Updated at April 24, 2023

Following the nameplate’s stunning 2006 new car debut, the 2007 Ford Fusion returns to the midsize car market with more stand...

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2006 Hyundai Sonata Review

2006 Hyundai Sonata Review

Updated at April 20, 2023

When history reflects on this Korean brand, the redesigned 2006 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan will represent its clear pivot a...

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2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Plug-In Review

2022 Kia Sorento Hybrid Plug-In Review

Updated at April 13, 2023

The 2022 Kia Sorento Plug-in Hybrid is an affordable way to dip your toes into the electric vehicle pool.

2008 BMW X5 Review

2008 BMW X5 Review

Updated at April 13, 2023

Call the 2008 BMW X5 "the ultimate driving SUV," and you wouldn’t be far off the mark. This is a safe, speedy, and sophistica...

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2007 Nissan Altima Review

2007 Nissan Altima Review

Updated at April 13, 2023

Some acts are impossible to follow, and so the redesigned Nissan Altima arrives for the 2007 model year with a bit of a thud,...

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2006 Ford F-150 Review

2006 Ford F-150 Review

Updated at April 13, 2023

Competition in the full-size pickup truck segment is fierce, so the 2006 Ford F-150 gets a few changes to make it even more i...

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2006 Jeep Liberty Review

2006 Jeep Liberty Review

Updated at April 12, 2023

If you’re looking for a small sport utility vehicle and you need serious off-roading capability, the 2006 Jeep Liberty is pur...

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2022 Jeep Wrangler Review

2022 Jeep Wrangler Review

Updated at April 5, 2023

Driving a Jeep Wrangler is akin to playing in high surf at high tide. It’s fun, but exhausting, with elements of danger and s...

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2023 Subaru Outback Review

2023 Subaru Outback Review

Updated at March 30, 2023

With its standard all-wheel drive, impressive safety systems and ratings, and excellent utility, the 2023 Subaru Outback offe...

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