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 BMW X7 Review

2023 BMW X7 Review

Updated at November 13, 2023

The BMW X7 gets new styling and tech, but new isn't always better.

2023 Porsche 911 Review

2023 Porsche 911 Review

Updated at November 13, 2023

Few sports cars are as comprehensively good as the Porsche 911.

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

2023 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review

Updated at November 13, 2023

The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers three rows of fuel-efficient family transportation.

2023 Honda Pilot Review

2023 Honda Pilot Review

Updated at November 13, 2023

The all-new Honda Pilot brings more adventure and convenience than ever before.

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Review

Updated at November 9, 2023

The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is smartly designed and very fuel efficient.

2023 VinFast VF 8 Review

2023 VinFast VF 8 Review

Updated at November 9, 2023

We don't believe the VinFast VF8 is quite ready for the North American market, but why is that?

2023 Toyota Crown Review

2023 Toyota Crown Review

Updated at November 2, 2023

Toyota gets bold with its new large sedan, the 2023 Crown.

2023 Aston Martin DBX Review

2023 Aston Martin DBX Review

Updated at November 1, 2023

The Aston Martin DBX is a great SUV for wealthy extroverts.

2023 Toyota Venza Review

2023 Toyota Venza Review

Updated at October 26, 2023

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

2023 Ford Bronco Review

2023 Ford Bronco Review

Updated at October 22, 2023

The 2023 Ford Bronco is right up there as one of the best off-roaders you can buy today.

2023 Audi Q5 Review

2023 Audi Q5 Review

Updated at October 19, 2023

The 2023 Audi Q5 is a solid luxury SUV choice, but that's not to say it doesn't have a few drawbacks.

2023 Porsche Taycan Review

2023 Porsche Taycan Review

Updated at October 19, 2023

The Porsche Taycan proves that this iconic automaker is ready for an all-electric future.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review

Updated at August 27, 2023

The EQS SUV brings Mercedes luxury and technology to the EV space.

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review

2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review

Updated at August 21, 2023

The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid may be sedate, but it's the smart and shrewd choice.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Review

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE Review

Updated at July 31, 2023

The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE is a midsize ultra-luxurious all-electric sedan that hits the high notes.

2023 Acura RDX Review

2023 Acura RDX Review

Updated at July 31, 2023

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

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Review

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor Review

Updated at May 19, 2023

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

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review and Video

2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Review and Video

Updated at April 25, 2023

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

2022 Ford Bronco Review

2022 Ford Bronco Review

Updated at April 25, 2023

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

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Review

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Review

Updated at April 13, 2023

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