
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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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
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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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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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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2026 Rivian R1T Review
by Mark Takahashi
Justifying a price tag north of $130,000 isn't easy, but the Rivian R1T does.

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

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

2026 Honda Prelude Review
by Mark Takahashi
The Honda Prelude returns after 25 years with a thoroughly modern take.

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC-Class Review
by Mark Takahashi
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC is more of an evolution than a revolution.

2024 Ford Mustang Review
by Mark Takahashi
The 2024 Ford Mustang stands proud as the last remaining muscle car.

2022 Audi S3 Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The pint-sized Audi S3 sport sedan packs a serious punch.

2022 Porsche 911 Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The Porsche 911 offers approachable performance and everyday drivability.

2022 Audi RS e-tron GT Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The Audi e-tron GT is part luxury, part sports car, and all-electric.

2026 Mazda MAZDA3 Review
by Mark Takahashi
The Mazda3 brings style and athleticism to an otherwise boring class.

2026 Buick Enclave Review
by Mark Takahashi
The mid-sized Buick Enclave is a middle-of-the-road, mid-luxury SUV with middling performance.

2026 Polestar 4 Review
by Mark Takahashi
The Polestar 4's intriguing design masks its middling performance in many other areas.

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Review
by Mark Takahashi
Subaru redesigned the terrain-tackling Forester and added a more efficient hybrid model.

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Review
by Mark Takahashi
The redesigned 2025 Volkswagen Tiguan gets the fundamentals right.

2025 Porsche Macan Electric Review
by Mark Takahashi
The Porsche Macan Electric proves that the preceding Taycan was no fluke.

2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Review
by Mark Takahashi
For ultimate luxury, it's difficult to beat the Mercedes-Benz S-Class.


