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Mark Takahashi

Mark Takahashi

Mark Takahashi has been in the automotive world since 2001 and over the years has contributed to Edmunds, Car and Driver, Autoblog, and TrueCar. Prior to being an editor, Mark was an art director on various car and motorcycle publications and has competed in amateur open-wheel racing. He is also a juror on the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards.

Articles written by this author:

Nissan Frontier Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Nissan Frontier Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Nissan Frontier, covering each generation since 1998. Whether you're...

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MINI Countryman Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

MINI Countryman Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

by Mark Takahashi

Our definitive MINI Countryman buying guide covers the history and specs of the three model generations available, how much y...

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Audi Q3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

Audi Q3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

by Mark Takahashi

Our definitive Audi Q3 buying guide covers the history and specs of the three model generations available, how much you can e...

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Lexus GX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Lexus GX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Lexus GX, covering each generation since 2003. Whether you're a firs...

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

The best-selling SUV in the U.S. is getting a full redesign and the pressure is mounting. Can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 maintain i...

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Mitsubishi Outlander Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Mitsubishi Outlander Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Mitsubishi Outlander, covering generations since 2003. Whether you'r...

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Nissan Murano Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Nissan Murano Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Nissan Murano, covering generations since 2003. Whether you're a fir...

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Land Rover Discovery Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

Land Rover Discovery Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own

by Mark Takahashi

Our definitive Land Rover Discovery buying guide covers the history and specs of the five model generations available, how mu...

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GMC Canyon Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

GMC Canyon Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used GMC Canyon, covering generations since 2004. Whether you're a first-...

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2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

None of Subaru's Wilderness trims were available as a hybrid--until now. Meet the 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid.

2027 Subaru Getaway Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Subaru Getaway Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

The 2027 Subaru Getaway is an all-new, all-electric three-row midsize SUV, expanding Subaru's EV lineup.

2027 Infiniti QX65 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Infiniti QX65 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

Infiniti is the latest automaker to offer a coupe-style SUV with the all-new 2027 QX65.

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Review and Video

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride is poised to reclaim its class-leading status.

Lexus RX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Lexus RX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Lexus RX, covering each generation since 1999. Whether you're a firs...

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Jeep Grand Cherokee L Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability and the Best Years to Buy

Jeep Grand Cherokee L Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Jeep Grand Cherokee L, covering every generation since 2021. Whether...

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2025 Porsche Macan Electric Review and Video

2025 Porsche Macan Electric Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The Porsche Macan Electric proves that the preceding Taycan was no fluke.

2026 Rivian R1T Review

2026 Rivian R1T Review

by Mark Takahashi

Justifying a $120,000 price tag isn't easy, but the Rivian R1T does.

2026 Honda Pilot Review and Video

2026 Honda Pilot Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The 2026 Honda Pilot returns with a brawny new look.

2026 Honda Prelude Review and Video

2026 Honda Prelude Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The Honda Prelude returns after 25 years with a thoroughly modern take.

Hyundai Tucson Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Hyundai Tucson Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate Hyundai Tucson buying guide, covering each generation since 2005. Whether you're a first-time buyer or ...

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Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid: Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid covering each generation since 2001. Whether...

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2026 Buick Enclave Review

2026 Buick Enclave Review

by Mark Takahashi

The mid-sized Buick Enclave is a middle-of-the-road, mid-luxury SUV with middling performance.

GMC Sierra 3500HD Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

GMC Sierra 3500HD Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used GMC Sierra 3500HD covering each generation since 1988. Whether you'r...

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Honda CR-V Hybrid Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Honda CR-V Hybrid Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Honda CR-V Hybrid covering each generation since 2020. Whether you'r...

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