
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:
2026 Subaru Forester Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The redesigned 2026 Subaru Forester Wilderness continues to travel where few crossover SUVs can.

2025 Nissan Frontier Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Nissan Frontier is a midsize pickup truck with plenty of old-school appeal.

2025 Volkswagen Atlas Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Comfort and cargo capacity are the rules, not the exceptions, in the 2025 Volkswagen Atlas.
2025 Toyota Prius Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Has the Toyota Prius, the iconic standard-bearer of hybrid cars, finally outlived its usefulness?

2025 Toyota Sienna Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Toyota Sienna is getting on in years, but it has a standard hybrid powertrain and some practical features that make ...
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2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Got somewhere to go? You can count on the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser to get you there.
2025 Toyota Corolla Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Toyota Corolla is the epitome of a good, affordable car.
2025 Mazda CX-90 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the 2025 CX-90, Mazda doesn’t go with the midsize three-row SUV flow.

2025 Lexus RX Hybrid Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Lexus RX Hybrid faces few rivals in a segment it dominates.

2025 Kia Telluride Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Kia Telluride isn’t one of the newest three-row SUVs on the block, but it remains one of the best.
2025 Kia EV6 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Kia EV6 is one of the best electric vehicles you can buy today.

2025 Jeep Wrangler Review
by Christian Wardlaw
As the epitome of an automotive acquired taste, the 2025 Jeep Wrangler isn’t for everybody.

2025 Hyundai Sonata Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Driving enthusiasts seeking a safe family car should check out the 2025 Hyundai Sonata.
2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz is the perfect sport truck for ultra-light-duty tasks.

2025 Audi A3 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Audi A3 is a terrific little car that many new-car shoppers might be missing out on.
2025 BMW i4 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 BMW i4 Gran Coupe is an excellent example of an upscale electric car.

2024 Jeep Wagoneer S Review
by Christian Wardlaw
With the arrival of the 2024 Wagoneer S Launch Edition, Jeep finally goes electric.

2025 Polestar 3 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
If its maker can get the word out, the new 2025 Polestar 3 spells success.

2025 Nissan Altima Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Midsize sedans without Honda or Toyota emblems are on life support, including the 2025 Nissan Altima.

2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Willys ‘41 Special Edition commemorates the Willys MB World War II military vehicle.

2025 Toyota Sequoia Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Toyota’s largest SUV is a workhorse, though it comes with fundamental flaws.

2025 Ford F-150 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
The 2025 Ford F-150 has been part of Canada’s best-selling nameplate for 15 years — and it’s easy to understand why.

2026 BMW 5 Series Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Germany has perfected the art of the luxury car, as demonstrated by the 2026 BMW 5 Series.

2025 BMW M4 Review
by Christian Wardlaw
Where performance, luxury, and practicality intersect, you will find the 2025 BMW M4.