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:

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Test Drive Review

2014 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The CLA250 is roomier, more practical, more stylish and more capable than I ever expected, and if the car has that sort of im...

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2014 Honda Accord Test Drive Review

2014 Honda Accord Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Materials, design details and overall execution make the Accord’s owner feel like they stole the car from the dealership, eve...

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2014 Chevrolet Cruze Test Drive Review

2014 Chevrolet Cruze Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

In the city and suburbs, the Cruze Clean Turbo Diesel’s ride quality is forgiving, the handling is nimble, the steering feels...

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2014 Acura MDX Test Drive Review

2014 Acura MDX Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Everything about how the MDX drives is exacting, finely tuned to deliver the luxurious driving experience most owners want wh...

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2013 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

2013 Toyota Camry Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

This is a strong V6, often feeling more powerful than its horsepower and torque ratings might suggest.

2013 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

2013 Toyota Prius Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

To critique a Prius for its dynamic failings is to miss the point entirely. This is a midsize car with a big cargo area that ...

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2013 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

2013 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The 6-speed automatic transmission worked flawlessly, upshifting rapidly to conserve fuel under normal driving conditions, le...

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2013 Toyota Tacoma Test Drive Review

2013 Toyota Tacoma Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

At a time when pickups are becoming almost as refined as modern automobiles, it is almost refreshing to drive something compl...

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2013 Honda CR-V Test Drive Review

2013 Honda CR-V Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Inside, the 2013 Honda CR-V is a work of art.

2013 Chrysler 300 Test Drive Review

2013 Chrysler 300 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

From the size and responsiveness of the screen to the graphics and intuitive user experience, Uconnect 8.4 should serve as an...

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2013 Dodge Charger Test Drive Review

2013 Dodge Charger Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The traditional hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering is alive in the driver’s hands, thrumming and vibrating to communicate wha...

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2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

The V8 delivers a pleasing soundtrack, but installed in a crew cab with 4WD and a full load of equipment, it provides merely ...

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2013 Hyundai Accent Test Drive Review

2013 Hyundai Accent Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

This car looks and feels “class above,” and nothing about the SE model’s interior instantly identifies the Accent as the chea...

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2013 Ford Fusion Test Drive Review

2013 Ford Fusion Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Thanks to the 1.6-liter EcoBoost’s torque curve and the Fusion’s composed chassis, perfectly weighted steering and ultimately...

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2008 BMW X5 Test Drive Review

2008 BMW X5 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Call the 2008 BMW X5 the ultimate driving SUV, and you wouldn’t be far off the mark. This is a safe, speedy, and sophisticate...

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2008 Nissan Sentra Test Drive Review

2008 Nissan Sentra Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Among compact cars, the 2008 Nissan Sentra blends European style with impressive practicality. And for people who enjoy the j...

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2008 Audi A4 Test Drive Review

2008 Audi A4 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

In its final year before a complete redesign, the 2008 Audi A4 continues to offer more variety than the competition.

2008 Audi A3 Test Drive Review

2008 Audi A3 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Do you value German engineering, tastefully restrained design, and the practicality of a hatchback body style? Then Audi has ...

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2008 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

2008 Toyota Corolla Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Not everybody wants a car that goes fast and has fun. For them, there is the 2008 Toyota Corolla.

2006 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review

2006 Hyundai Sonata Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

When history reflects on this Korean brand, the redesigned 2006 Hyundai Sonata midsize sedan will represent its clear pivot a...

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2005 Ford GT Test Drive Review

2005 Ford GT Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Forty years after Ford successfully took on Ferrari with the original GT40, the company resurrects the mid-engine supercar as...

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2005 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

2005 Ford F-150 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

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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2008 BMW M3 Test Drive Review

2008 BMW M3 Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

An engineering tour de force, the redesigned 2008 BMW M3 features V8 power, an available dual-clutch automated manual transmi...

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2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

2007 Hyundai Santa Fe Test Drive Review

Updated at May 25, 2021

Hyundai continues building momentum with the redesigned 2007 Santa Fe, a genuinely attractive and roomy midsize crossover SUV...

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