
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
Updated at November 13, 2023
The BMW X7 gets new styling and tech, but new isn't always better.

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
Updated at November 13, 2023
The Toyota Highlander Hybrid offers three rows of fuel-efficient family transportation.

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
Updated at November 9, 2023
The 2023 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid is smartly designed and very fuel efficient.

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
Updated at November 2, 2023
Toyota gets bold with its new large sedan, the 2023 Crown.

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
Updated at October 26, 2023
The 2023 Toyota Venza is the stylish and fuel-efficient midsize SUV alternative.

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
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
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
Updated at August 27, 2023
The EQS SUV brings Mercedes luxury and technology to the EV space.

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
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
Updated at July 31, 2023
The Acura RDX is a relative bargain, but it doesn't skimp on luxury.

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
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
Updated at April 25, 2023
Believe the hype. The 2022 Ford Bronco really is that good.

2022 Land Rover Range Rover Review
Updated at April 13, 2023
The new Land Rover Range Rover improves upon an already impressive luxury formula.