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.

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2024 Acura ZDX Review and Video

2024 Acura ZDX Review and Video

Updated at May 3, 2025

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

2023 Ford F-150 Review

2023 Ford F-150 Review

Updated at May 3, 2025

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

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video

2023 Mazda CX-30 Review and Video

Updated at May 3, 2025

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

2025 Honda Pilot Review and Video

2025 Honda Pilot Review and Video

Updated at May 3, 2025

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

2025 Honda Odyssey Review and Video

2025 Honda Odyssey Review and Video

Updated at May 3, 2025

Minivans like the 2025 Honda Odyssey are perfect for family life, but this one is falling behind its rivals.

2025 Kia Sorento Review and Video

2025 Kia Sorento Review and Video

Updated at May 3, 2025

Need an SUV with an occasional-use third-row seat? The 2025 Kia Sorento is ready to serve.

2025 Nissan Altima Review

2025 Nissan Altima Review

Updated at April 16, 2025

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

2025 Hyundai Palisade Review and Video

2025 Hyundai Palisade Review and Video

Updated at April 14, 2025

With minivans mostly out of the picture, three-row SUVs like the 2025 Hyundai Palisade are family favorites.

2025 BMW M4 Review

2025 BMW M4 Review

Updated at April 7, 2025

Where performance, luxury, and practicality intersect, you will find the 2025 BMW M4.

2025 MINI Countryman Review

2025 MINI Countryman Review

Updated at April 3, 2025

The redesigned 2025 Mini Countryman is big on personality but short on refinement.

2025 Toyota Sequoia Review

2025 Toyota Sequoia Review

Updated at March 22, 2025

There’s a new reason to consider a 2025 Toyota Sequoia, and it goes by the name 1794 Edition.

2025 Acura RDX Review

2025 Acura RDX Review

Updated at March 10, 2025

Minor cosmetic surgery helps the 2025 Acura RDX continue to age gracefully.

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review and Video

2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV Review and Video

Updated at March 3, 2025

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

2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

2025 Cadillac CT5 Review

Updated at February 24, 2025

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

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review

2025 Volkswagen Jetta Review

Updated at February 18, 2025

If you're concerned about new car prices, take a close look at the 2025 Volkswagen Jetta.

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Review

2025 Kia Sorento Plug-In Hybrid Review

Updated at February 10, 2025

Plug-in hybrids like the 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV are great for local electric-only driving and family road trips.

2025 Acura MDX Review and Video

2025 Acura MDX Review and Video

Updated at January 24, 2025

The Acura MDX is the best-selling three-row luxury SUV in history, and the updated 2025 MDX demonstrates why.

2025 Ford Explorer Review and Video

2025 Ford Explorer Review and Video

Updated at January 24, 2025

The original Ford Explorer sparked an American love affair with SUVs. The 2025 Explorer nourishes it.

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review and Video

2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata Review and Video

Updated at January 2, 2025

With the 2024 MX-5 Miata, Mazda brings its iconic sports car closer to perfection.

2025 Dodge Durango Review

2025 Dodge Durango Review

Updated at December 17, 2024

The 2025 Dodge Durango enters its final year of production scaled back but not scaled down.

2025 Kia K5 Review

2025 Kia K5 Review

Updated at December 17, 2024

Need a midsize sedan? Check out the refreshed 2025 Kia K5.

2024 Ford Bronco Review

2024 Ford Bronco Review

Updated at September 18, 2024

Take one iconic nameplate, apply it to a retro-designed SUV, and you have the 2024 Ford Bronco.

2024 BMW X5 Review

2024 BMW X5 Review

Updated at September 18, 2024

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

2024 BMW 5 Series Review

2024 BMW 5 Series Review

Updated at August 6, 2024

With the redesigned 2024 5 Series, BMW positions its midsize luxury sedan for an unknown future.