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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:

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Test Drive Review

2021 Honda Accord Hybrid Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

As North America flees the midsize sedan segment in favour of crossover SUVs, the freshened 2021 Honda Accord continues to se...

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2021 Toyota Avalon Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota Avalon Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Family sedans are dropping like flies, leaving the 2021 Toyota Avalon as one of just a handful of large cars still available.

2021 Genesis G80 Test Drive Review

2021 Genesis G80 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

A legitimate, head-turning midsize luxury sedan, the redesigned 2021 Genesis G80 signals that Hyundai’s prestige brand is off...

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2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Toyota Highlander Hybrid is a dream car for those who want to carry eight people and still achieve good fuel economy...

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2021 Jeep Gladiator Test Drive Review

2021 Jeep Gladiator Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Now fortified with a diesel-engine option, the 2021 Jeep Gladiator returns for a second year of battle against midsize pickup...

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2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

2021 Cadillac Escalade Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the redesigned 2021 Cadillac Escalade, the automaker addresses criticism leveled at the previous version of the full-siz...

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2021 GMC Yukon Test Drive Review

2021 GMC Yukon Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The redesigned 2021 GMC Yukon improves in critically important ways but still falls short when it comes to towing, fuel effic...

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2021 Kia Telluride Test Drive Review

2021 Kia Telluride Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Equipped with the right look, the right equipment, the right capability, and the right price, the 2021 Kia Telluride is one o...

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2021 Honda Ridgeline Test Drive Review

2021 Honda Ridgeline Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the 2021 Ridgeline, Honda injects a hefty dose of truck personality into what’s always been an appealing midsize crew ca...

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2021 Hyundai Palisade Test Drive Review

2021 Hyundai Palisade Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Affordable, roomy, comfortable, safe, high-tech, enjoyable to drive, and remarkably stylish, the 2021 Hyundai Palisade is one...

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2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Test Drive Review

2021 Jaguar F-TYPE Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Design, pedigree, and raw, nearly-unhinged performance tinged with a perversely-thrilling threat of bodily harm are the hallm...

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2021 Mazda CX-9 Test Drive Review

2021 Mazda CX-9 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Though flawed, the 2021 Mazda CX-9 delivers a compelling blend of style, performance, technology, and safety in a premium pac...

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2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Unless you want the rugged Trail or TRD Off-Road versions of this compact crossover SUV, the one you should buy is the more p...

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2022 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

2022 Kia Carnival Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2022 Kia Carnival is a minivan, but don’t you dare call it one. Think of it as a multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) instead.

2021 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

2021 Honda Odyssey Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With improved safety, upgraded technology, enhanced utility, and spruced-up styling, the 2021 Honda Odyssey is prepared to de...

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2021 Mazda CX-30 Test Drive Review

2021 Mazda CX-30 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

When it comes to the new 2021 Mazda CX-30 2.5 Turbo, the sum is greater than its handful of extra parts.

2022 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

2022 Subaru Outback Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the 2022 Subaru Outback Wilderness, the automaker known for all-wheel-driven adventure launches a new family of even mor...

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2021 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

2021 Acura RDX Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

A compact luxury crossover SUV, the popular 2021 Acura RDX blends size, utility, quality, safety, technology, performance, an...

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

2021 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With a stunning blend of style, sophistication, space, and sportiness, the redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra excels well beyond...

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2021 Lexus ES Test Drive Review

2021 Lexus ES Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Lexus ES competes in a class of one. And there is no better way to dominate than to have no direct competitors.

2021 Mazda3 Test Drive Review

2021 Mazda3 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Mazda3 gains a turbochaged engine as the Japanese automaker’s desire to move upscale continues.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review

2021 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is a credible car for enthusiasts who still want sedans that are fun to drive.

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Test Drive Review

2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Mercedes-Benz E-Class All-Terrain could be perfect for those who are tired of luxury SUVs but still want similar uti...

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2021 Toyota 4Runner Test Drive Review

2021 Toyota 4Runner Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2021 Toyota 4Runner isn't for everybody. But for its intended buyer, it's just about perfect.

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