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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:

2024 BMW X5 Review

2024 BMW X5 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With a 2024 BMW X5 plug-in hybrid, you get power, performance, and practicality in a luxurious, efficient package.

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Audi Q7 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Audi Q7, covering each generation since 2007. Whether you're a first...

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2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Luxury cars are out, and luxury SUVs are in. Thankfully, the 2025 Cadillac CT5 sedan remains.

2025 Honda Pilot Review

2025 Honda Pilot Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Roomy and relatively rugged, the 2025 Honda Pilot is a three-row midsize SUV that’s easy to live with.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2024 GMC Hummer EV is an image vehicle to showcase technology with a side helping of practicality.

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review and Video

2023 Mazda CX-50 Review and Video

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2023 Mazda CX-50 looks great, is fun to drive, and is designed to support (drum roll, please) active lifestyles.

Acura RSX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Acura RSX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Christian Wardlaw

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Acura RSX and RSX Type-S, which were on sale from 2002-2006. Whether...

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2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

2025 Mazda CX-70 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Following a recipe created by one of the most popular luxury SUVs, the 2025 Mazda CX-70 courts empty-nesters.

2024 Toyota Prius Review

2024 Toyota Prius Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2024 Toyota Prius is where style, practicality, and affordability intersect.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The new 2025 Toyota Crown Signia is difficult to categorize and wears a frumpy name.

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

2024 Toyota RAV4 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The only vehicles more popular with Canadians than the Toyota RAV4 are full-size pickup trucks.

2024 Toyota Tundra Review

2024 Toyota Tundra Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Does the 2024 Toyota Tundra deserve a place at the big boy’s table?

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review

2024 Hyundai Palisade Review

by Christian Wardlaw

One of a gaggle of midsize three-row SUVs, the 2024 Hyundai Palisade is easy to overlook. But that’s a mistake.

2024 Hyundai Venue Review

2024 Hyundai Venue Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Thanks to the 2024 Hyundai Venue, a new car might just be within your reach.

2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

2024 Mazda CX-30 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

If you’ve always wanted a Mazda 3 with more ground clearance and a rally-car attitude, take a close look at the 2024 Mazda CX...

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2024 Jeep Gladiator Review

2024 Jeep Gladiator Review

by Christian Wardlaw

There is nothing else like the 2024 Jeep Gladiator, a pickup truck with a roof and doors you can remove.

2024 Acura ZDX Review

2024 Acura ZDX Review

by Christian Wardlaw

In life, taking shortcuts rarely leads to good outcomes. The new Acura ZDX might prove an exception to the rule.

2024 Genesis GV80 Review

2024 Genesis GV80 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2024 Genesis GV80 delivers classic luxury and modern technology in an appealing midsize SUV.

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Review

by Christian Wardlaw

When you think of a midsize luxury car, chances are the Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan springs to mind.

2024 Mazda CX-5 Review

2024 Mazda CX-5 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Some things get better with age, like the Mazda CX-5.

2024 Honda Ridgeline Review

2024 Honda Ridgeline Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Does Honda come to mind when you think about midsize trucks? Maybe the 2024 Ridgeline will change that.

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

2024 Honda Accord Hybrid Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Hybrids are mainstream now, and the 2024 Honda Accord Hybrid is an excellent example of why.

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

More competitive and enjoyable to drive than ever, you need not make excuses for buying a 2024 Volkswagen ID.4.

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Taking the path less traveled can lead to a reward, as evident in the 2024 Land Rover Range Rover Velar.

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