
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:

Porsche Boxster Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Porsche Boxster, covering every generation since 1997. Whether you'r...
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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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Porsche Cayenne Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Porsche Cayenne, covering each generation since 2003. Whether you're...
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Kia Sorento Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Kia Sorento, covering each generation since 2003. Whether you're a f...
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Land Rover Defender Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Land Rover Defender, covering each generation since 1983. Whether yo...
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Kia K5 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Kia K5, covering each generation since 2021. Whether you're a first-...
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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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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 Lexus ES EV Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The all-new Lexus ES represents a huge shift in the model's history.

2026 Lexus ES Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The all-new ES 350h unofficially assumes Lexus' flagship luxury sedan role

2027 Chevrolet Bolt EV Review
by Mark Takahashi
The Chevrolet Bolt is back, offering EV shoppers an affordable alternative.

Nissan Frontier Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Nissan Frontier, covering each generation since 1998. Whether you're...
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MINI Countryman Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own
by Mark Takahashi
Our definitive MINI Countryman buying guide covers the history and specs of the three model generations available, how much y...
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Audi Q3 Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own
by Mark Takahashi
Our definitive Audi Q3 buying guide covers the history and specs of the three model generations available, how much you can e...
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Lexus GX Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Lexus GX, covering each generation since 2003. Whether you're a firs...
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2026 Toyota RAV4 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Mark Takahashi
The best-selling SUV in the U.S. is getting a full redesign and the pressure is mounting. Can the 2026 Toyota RAV4 maintain i...
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Mitsubishi Outlander Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Mitsubishi Outlander, covering generations since 2003. Whether you'r...
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Nissan Murano Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used Nissan Murano, covering generations since 2003. Whether you're a fir...
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Land Rover Discovery Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Own
by Mark Takahashi
Our definitive Land Rover Discovery buying guide covers the history and specs of the five model generations available, how mu...
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GMC Canyon Buying Guide: Cost, Reliability, and the Best Years to Buy
by Mark Takahashi
Discover the ultimate buying guide for purchasing a used GMC Canyon, covering generations since 2004. Whether you're a first-...
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2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Mark Takahashi
None of Subaru's Wilderness trims were available as a hybrid--until now. Meet the 2027 Subaru Forester Wilderness Hybrid.

2027 Subaru Getaway Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Mark Takahashi
The 2027 Subaru Getaway is an all-new, all-electric three-row midsize SUV, expanding Subaru's EV lineup.

2027 Infiniti QX65 Pricing, Specs, and Release Date
by Mark Takahashi
Infiniti is the latest automaker to offer a coupe-style SUV with the all-new 2027 QX65.

2027 Kia Telluride Hybrid Review and Video
by Mark Takahashi
The all-new 2027 Kia Telluride is poised to reclaim its class-leading status.