Mark Takahashi

Mark Takahashi

Mark Takahashi's automotive career began in art direction working on car and motorcycle publications, and he honed his craft as an amateur open-wheel racer. Those experiences opened the way into automotive journalism, where he built a reputation writing for outlets including Edmunds, Car and Driver, Autoblog, and TrueCar, reviewing thousands of vehicles during a decades-long career and earning a seat on the jury of the North American Car and Truck of the Year Awards.

Articles written by this author:

2023 Toyota Venza Review and Video

2023 Toyota Venza Review and Video

Updated at July 19, 2023

The 2023 Toyota Venza is the stylish and fuel-efficient midsize SUV alternative

2023 Ford Bronco Review

2023 Ford Bronco Review

Updated at July 10, 2023

The Ford Bronco is simply the best off-roader you can buy today.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review and Video

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review and Video

Updated at March 13, 2023

The Corolla Hybrid may be sedate, but it's the smart and shrewd choice.

2023 Acura RDX Review and Video

2023 Acura RDX Review and Video

Updated at February 21, 2023

The Acura RDX is a relative bargain, but it doesn't skimp on luxury.

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review and Video

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review and Video

Updated at February 2, 2023

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid makes up for a lack of excitment with a surplus of efficiency.

2022 Porsche 911 Review and Video

2022 Porsche 911 Review and Video

Updated at February 2, 2023

The Porsche 911 offers approachable performance and everyday drivability.

2022 Audi RS 3 Test Drive Review

2022 Audi RS 3 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

Small car + tons of power = FUN!

2022 Audi e-tron GT Test Drive Review

2022 Audi e-tron GT Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The e-tron GT is part luxury, part sportscar, and all-electric.

2022 Audi S3 Test Drive Review

2022 Audi S3 Test Drive Review

Updated at February 2, 2023

The pint-sized Audi S3 sport sedan packs a serious punch.

2024 Mazda CX-90 Preview

2024 Mazda CX-90 Preview

Updated at January 31, 2023

The 2024 Mazda CX-90 is an all-new 3-row SUV that furthers the automaker's transformation into an entry-level luxury brand.

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Test Drive Review

Updated at November 16, 2022

The new Range Rover improves upon an already impressive luxury formula.

2022 Ford Bronco Test Drive Review

2022 Ford Bronco Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

Believe the hype. The 2022 Ford Bronco really is that good.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Test Drive Review

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Test Drive Review

Updated at August 25, 2022

The Ford Bronco Raptor has the extreme capabilities to match its price.