Mark Takahashi

Mar 10, 2025 | yahoo.com | Mark Takahashi

The Audi S3 was last redesigned in 2022, and this year, it gets a fairly comprehensive midstream makeover. Not that you can tell by looking. From the outside, changes to the 2025 Audi S3 are minimal and limited to details. The headlights and taillights get a slightly different look, the grille is now enclosed by body-colored elements, and the rear diffuser is more pronounced.

Mar 3, 2025 | cargurus.com | Mark Takahashi

Over the last decade, the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) has grown to include more carmakers, which makes sense considering how much technology goes into vehicles nowadays. This year sees some far-fetched concepts as well as several innovations that will be available next year. Understandably, electric vehicles are a huge part of the show along with a slew of new entertainment features.

Feb 5, 2025 | autoblog.com | Mark Takahashi

There's no doubt that European luxury SUVs are dominated by German carmakers. But what if you're looking for something a bit different? The 2024 Volvo XC60 may be the alternative you've been seeking, with unique Scandinavian design inside and out. Add in Volvo's commitment to safety, which should be of particular importance to family-minded shoppers, and the XC60 should have even stronger appeal.

Feb 5, 2025 | autoblog.com | Mark Takahashi

TENARIFE, Canary Islands – There's nothing quite like going for a leisurely, top-down drive. Sadly, convertibles continue to disappear from showrooms as shoppers' appetite for SUVs seems to be insatiable. In an effort to kill two birds with one stone, Mercedes-Benz has consolidated two of its previous models into one.

Sep 13, 2024 | autoblog.com | Mark Takahashi

Last summer, we had a brief chance to drive the new Audi Q6 e-tron in the Faroe Islands. It was a good tease of what to expect, though details and technological developments were somewhat scarce. After attending a deep dive into these aspects in Munich, it's clear this latest EV from Audi is a solid all-electric SUV, though it doesn't really break much new ground. Instead, it increases efficiencies throughout the drivetrain while adding some notable tech improvements.