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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The Maserati is one of Italy's most recognizable performance cars, and while the brand has had an uneven history, it has produced some exceptionally fast cars.
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The GMC Syclone redefined what it meant to manufacture a high-performance sport truck. It set the tone for all the performance trucks to follow.
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Naturally aspirated engines can produce incredible power and deeply satisfying sounds. Here are 10 of the most impressive naturally aspirated engines ever.
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The 1990s saw an explosion of power and engine design as manufacturers found them in competing to create faster and more reliable powerplants.
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Kazuhiko "Smokey" Nagata is an enigmatic legend in the JDM tuner scene who has pulled off some incredible feats of speeds and completed some epic builds.
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For some people, the morning cup of joe can never be taken too seriously. For these dedicated souls, we offer the best in new coffee technology.
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A 4-cylinder engine may lack the power of a V6 or a V8, but it can deliver consistent, reliable performance for the lifetime of any of these vehicles.
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Aviation history has included some truly gargantuan jet planes, built for military and commercial purposes. These have the biggest footprints of all.
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Thinking about getting into drifting? Here are 12 of the best cars you can buy that offer an easy and relatively affordable point of entry into the sport.
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While sedans may not be the hottest cars on the market anymore, they are still an excellent showcase for design and power. Here are the fastest sedans ever.
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You shouldn't have to spend more than $1,000 to get a quality TV, even if you need a larger model. Here is a list of quality models in that price range.
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Technology is an industry that's often in flux as it adjusts to new innovation. Here are the biggest scandals that have rippled thorough tech recently.
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Cars and trucks with six wheels may not be something you see on the road very often, but that doesn't keep the best ones them from looking quite cool.
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While AI models like ChatGPT are still in their early days, they are already helping the logistics industry in several ways. Here are six of them.
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The smart home market is growing by leaps and bounds, and there is a whole range of inexpensive products designed to make your home even smarter.
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Acura uses much of the same technology that it's down market brand sibling Honda does, and has earned a similarly strong reputation for reliability.
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Korean automaker Kia has for years built their brand on affordable dependability. The list of their most reliable models may contain a few surprises.
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In its prime, Ford's Mercury brand offered a slew of exciting, competitive cars and drew consistently strong sales figures. What went wrong?
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Hyundai has made a name for itself over the years as a maker of reliable, long-lasting cars. Here are some of the most reliable models they have ever built.
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New luxury cars might be out of budget for many buyers, but used luxury vehicles can be surprisingly affordable. Here are 11 great deals on used luxury cars.
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The Nissan Z as been a favorite among enthusiasts ever since the the Z40 was revealed under the Datsun brand. Here is every generation ranked by speed.
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Golfers can be hard to shop for, so we've put together a list of high tech -- and highly rated -- golf gadgets that can help improve anyone's game.
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As the world looks to move away from its reliance on fossil fuels, scientists have begun experimenting with less conventional renewable energy sources.
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Electric bicycles are getting faster and faster. Some are fast enough to travel on a highway, but don't -- these models exceed legal speed limits for eBikes.
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As cars get smaller to squeeze every bit of range out of the engine possible, taller drivers may feel a bit cramped. Here are the roomiest cars on the market.
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Power banks let campers bring their favorite parts of civilization with them. We considered capacity, connections, and convenience; here are the best.
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Fuel efficiency over the years has come about through a long series of small innovations and improvements that have together yielded the car of today.