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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 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Review

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

2008 Toyota Corolla Review

2008 Toyota Corolla Review

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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.

2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

2022 Ram 1500 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

by Christian Wardlaw

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

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