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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:

Chevrolet Trax Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Chevrolet Trax Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Chevrolet Trax covering each generation since 2015. Whether you're a...

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2026 Mazda Mazda3 Review

2026 Mazda Mazda3 Review

by Mark Takahashi

The Mazda 3 brings style and athleticism to an otherwise boring class.

2027 Kia Telluride Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2027 Kia Telluride Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

Kia takes a styling gamble with the debut of the second-generation Kia Telluride. This three-row SUV has always been popular ...

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2026 Subaru Outback Review and Video

2026 Subaru Outback Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The 2026 Subaru Outback is all-new and impressive in its SUV-like form.

Porsche Cayman Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Porsche Cayman Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Porsche Cayman covering each generation since 2006. Whether you're a...

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2026 Polestar 4 Review

2026 Polestar 4 Review

by Mark Takahashi

The Polestar 4's intriguing design masks its middling performance in many other areas.

2026 Toyota Supra Review

2026 Toyota Supra Review

by Mark Takahashi

Toyota's sports car experiment ends with a whimper.

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Review and Video

2025 Jeep Wagoneer S Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The Jeep Wagoneer S isn't quite ready for prime time.

Ford Maverick: Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

Ford Maverick: Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Ford Maverick, covering generations since 2022. Whether you're a fir...

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2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review

2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Review

by Mark Takahashi

The 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid focuses on efficiency and little else.

EV Brands Offering Tesla Owners Incentives To Trade In

EV Brands Offering Tesla Owners Incentives To Trade In

by Mark Takahashi

Rival automakers are offering aggressive sales incentives to lure Tesla owners out of their existing EVs. We round up the bes...

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Are Electric Cars Worth It? Pros and Cons

Are Electric Cars Worth It? Pros and Cons

by Mark Takahashi

Discover the pros and cons of electric cars in our in-depth guide. Explore the cost, maintenance, environmental impact, and f...

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2026 Toyota C-HR Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2026 Toyota C-HR Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

After a four-year absence, the Toyota C-HR is back. This time, it's a sleek and desirable subcompact EV with much more potent...

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2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review

by Mark Takahashi

For ultimate luxury, it's difficult to beat the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Review

2025 Dodge Charger Daytona Review

by Mark Takahashi

Dodge's electric muscle car blends heritage and technology with some attitude.

Apple CarPlay Ultra: What You Need to Know

Apple CarPlay Ultra: What You Need to Know

by Mark Takahashi

Apple CarPlay Ultra debuts in the Aston Martin DBX with expanded integration, spreading beyond touchscreens to instrument clu...

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2025 BMW 2 Series Review

2025 BMW 2 Series Review

by Mark Takahashi

The BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe is both affordable and suitably sporty.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review and Video

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan gets the fundamentals right.

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review and Video

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

Subaru redesigned the terrain-tackling Forester and added a more efficient hybrid model.

2025 Toyota 4Runner Review and Video

2025 Toyota 4Runner Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

The new 2025 Toyota 4Runner proves that good things come to those who wait.

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review and Video

2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Review and Video

by Mark Takahashi

One of the best compact SUVs gets better with an efficient hybrid powertrain.

2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review

2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty Review

by Mark Takahashi

The Ford F-250 Super Duty is the leader among heavy-duty trucks.

2026 Toyota bZ Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

2026 Toyota bZ Pricing, Specs, and Release Date

by Mark Takahashi

The 2026 Toyota bZ receives more than just a name change (formerly the bZ4X). It now features faster charging, a bigger batte...

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2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Review

2025 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Review

by Mark Takahashi

The Elantra Hybrid may look sharp, but it's dull to drive.

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