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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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