Mark Cowley
School
University Of Sheffield
Expertise
Future Mobility, Electric Vehicles, European Classic Cars
- After a childhood spent being fascinated with anything on four wheels, Mark turned his obsession into a profession and has spent the past three years covering the automotive industry for various outlets.
- Working remotely has led him to become an expert on travel-ready tech, with a keen eye for spotting the best value gadgets on the market.
- When he's not writing about cars, Mark can often be found taking photos of them at events across the UK and internationally. He's traveled extensively across Europe in search of the most obscure automobiles, from photographing Prince Rainier III's collection in Monaco to tracking down the rarest Soviet-era limousines in Latvia.
Experience
Mark began writing professionally in 2020, shortly after graduating university. He initially worked as a staff writer at HotCars as well as contributing articles to smaller outlets like Drivetribe. He joined SlashGear's team as a features writer in 2022.
Education
Mark has a BA in English Language and Linguistics from the University of Sheffield. Alongside his studies, he worked as both a presenter and a producer for a local radio station, Forge Radio.
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Stories By Mark Cowley
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What exactly is an LS swap, and why are these conversions so popular in the gearhead community? We dive into the history behind GM's popular engine swap.
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New cars are exciting, but used cars are a much better deal, especially if they have held up like the fuel-efficient Toyota models on our list.
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The name "Saleen" is as synonymous with the Ford brand as anyone other than Henry Ford himself. Here's everything you need to know about their relationship.
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For every Harley-Davidson or Ducati, there are many motorcycle makers who did not stand the test of time and are now interesting chapters in motorcycle history.
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Rally cars and their simplicity, fuels it influence in the world of motorsports. If you're a beginner, be sure to check out these 10 models.
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Japan's innovation is what has led them to becoming a leading automotive manufacturer on a global scale. Here are a few forward-thinking Japanese vehicles.
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Each year, the CES brings to us the newest, most innovative, most advanced technology in the electronics industry's pipeline. This year was no exception.
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The Lexus LFA was a one of a kind design that was the product of a decade of effort. Here is the fascinating story of how this supercar came to be.
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There are plenty of expensive cars out there, but those from the biggest names sell out almost immediately. Here are the priciest cars still on the market.
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Toyota has been making some of the most reliable engines in automotive history for decades. Here is a hall of fame of their most powerful creations.
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The rotary engine is an essentially flawed design that is inefficient and dirty. But that just makes it an awesome challenge to keep them running, right?
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There is hardly a more iconic symbol of the 1960s counterculture than the Volkswagen Bus, even if it's not painted with flowers and peace signs.
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The fusion of European design and American ingenuity is one that has captivated car enthusiasts for multiple generations. Here are some of the best examples.
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When you're getting out in the wilderness, but you want to bring some civilization with you, check out these gadgets -- and some batteries to power them.
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Grand Touring cars strike a balance between luxury and performance that is rarely seen in other segments of the automotive world. Here are 12 of the best built.
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Honda has always built engines with strong reliability, but sheer power hasn't always been a focus. That's not the case with these high horsepower powerplants.
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While SUVs are designed as reliable family haulers, there are a few out there that offer truly incredible performance. Here are the fastest SUVs on the road.
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Buitterfly doors are among the most fashionable accessories a vehicle can have, but finding a car that has the can be quite a challenge.
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There are a lot of metrics to measure the world's greatest rally cars, but few are as straightforward as the number of wins each model has racked up.
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Luxury SUVs are a status symbol worldwide, and often represent the pinnacle of interior comfort. However, into all of them are available in the U.S.
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Toyota has produced plenty of dependable of trucks, cars, and vans over the last several decades. Here are the vehicles that are the best for modifications.
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The 2000s are remember for many things in the automotive world, one of which is the number of downright weird production cars on the street.
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Everyone knows that Lamborghinis are fast. But these sleeper cars can hold their own on the street or track, yet don't get the credit.
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While muscle cars will forever be associated with American builds, engines, and styles, plenty of other cars from around the world fit the description.
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The cleverness of a Tesla's design goes way beyond electric power. Here is a list of Easter egg-like Tesla features that are not apparent at first.
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As the demand for electric vehicles increases sharply, the charging infrastructure that will make EVs a practical replacement for gas-powered cars is lagging.
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Toyota's TRD racing team has enjoyed enormous success across a wide variety of automotive disciplines. Here is how the iconic division got to where it is today.