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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:

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

2023 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Pure driving joy is yours for the taking in the 2023 Mazda MX-5, and it can cost you less than $35,000.

2023 Volkswagen Taos Review

2023 Volkswagen Taos Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Small crossovers like the 2023 Volkswagen Taos have replaced compact cars, and for good reason.

2023 Cadillac CT5 Review

2023 Cadillac CT5 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Cadillac CT5 may be the automaker's best midsize sedan yet.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review

2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Why buy a 2023 Toyota Corolla Hatchback? For added utility and a sense of style.

2024 Honda Civic Review

2024 Honda Civic Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Affordable performance defines the 2024 Honda Civic Si compact sports sedan.

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2023 Mazda CX-30 is a small crossover with an emphasis on 'small.'

2024 Acura Integra Review

2024 Acura Integra Review

by Christian Wardlaw

With the new Type S, the 2024 Acura Integra brings excitement to a typically mundane drive.

2023 Jeep Compass Review

2023 Jeep Compass Review

by Christian Wardlaw

A new turbocharged engine transforms the 2023 Jeep Compass, but value remains elusive.

2023 Lucid Air Review

2023 Lucid Air Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan is an excellent first effort hampered by technology bugs.

 2020 Nissan Rogue Test Drive Review

2020 Nissan Rogue Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Nissan Rogue remained a popular compact crossover SUV in the 2020 model year, despite the imminent arrival of its replace...

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2020 Nissan Altima Review

2020 Nissan Altima Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2020 Nissan Altima is an appealing midsize family sedan that gets just about everything right, but it's missing a meaning...

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2020 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

2020 Hyundai Elantra Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

In its final year before a complete redesign, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra was a more compelling choice than ever.

2020 Honda Accord Review

2020 Honda Accord Review

by Christian Wardlaw

As the 2020 Honda Accord approaches middle age in car years, it remains one of the best family sedans money can buy.

2020 Ford Mustang Test Drive Review

2020 Ford Mustang Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

America’s original pony car will soon be the only car Ford Motor Company sells in Canada, yet the iconic Mustang is more rele...

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2020 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

2020 BMW 3 Series Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2020 BMW 3 Series is a very well-rounded premium sedan, especially in M340i guise.

2020 Audi Q7 Test Drive Review

2020 Audi Q7 Test Drive Review

by Christian Wardlaw

We take the refreshed 2020 Audi Q7 on a 1,600-kilometre family road trip to see whether changes and updates keep this SUV com...

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2020 Acura TLX Review

2020 Acura TLX Review

by Christian Wardlaw

It is sometimes said that Acura has forgotten its roots. Take an all-wheel-drive 2020 Acura TLX on a road you know well, and ...

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2023 BMW M8 Review

2023 BMW M8 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The 2023 BMW M8 stands as the pinnacle of performance among the automaker’s cars.

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

2023 Porsche Panamera Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Panamera might not be the first car that comes to mind when you think of Porsche, but the 2023 model has no shortage of t...

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2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

2023 Land Rover Range Rover Sport Review

by Christian Wardlaw

By definition, in comparison to a standard Range Rover, the redesigned 2024 Range Rover Sport should be sportier to view, sit...

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2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

2023 Honda Ridgeline Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Honda's Ridgeline pickup eschews convention for practicality and purpose.

2023 Ford F-150 Review

2023 Ford F-150 Review

by Christian Wardlaw

The Ford F-150 is the best-selling pickup truck for decades running for a reason. Many of them, actually.

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid Plug-In Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Vehicles like the 2023 Kia Sportage Plug-in Hybrid make it possible to try living with an electric car without completely giv...

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2023 Kia Telluride Review

2023 Kia Telluride Review

by Christian Wardlaw

Updates and upgrades to the 2023 Kia Telluride improve a wildly successful midsize SUV recipe.

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