Mark Cowley

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Location

Birmingham, UK

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 B.A. in English language and linguistics from the University of Sheffield. Alongside his studies, he worked as both a presenter and producer for a local radio station, Forge Radio.

Stories By Mark Cowley

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  5 Crate Engines With Over 500 HP

  A crate engine is a fantastic way to squeeze even more power out of your muscle car build. How many of the ones on the market put out 500 hp?

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Common Car Buttons (And What They Do)

  Getting familiar with the common buttons in your car can make driving a lot smoother. Here is a quick guide to what the most important ones actually do.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Are Nissan And Infiniti Cars Really Made In The Same Factory?

  Infiniti has been Nissan's luxury brand for well over three decades. That got us wondering, are the cars from both brands actually built in the same factory?

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  What Kind Of MPG Does A Toyota Tacoma Hybrid Get? Here's What Drivers Say

  Toyota's latest Tacoma comes with mild-hybrid power, so you might expect it to be a more frugal truck than its predecessor. But is it, really?

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  Tools By Mark Cowley

  Harbor Freight Icon G2 Ratchets Vs. G1: What's The Difference?

  Harbor Freight has updated its Icon ratchets, releasing a new Icon G2 range of tools. Are they worth the upgrade? Here's what you need to know.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Are Flying Cars For Sale To The Public? Kind Of (It's Complicated)

  Everyone's still waiting for flying cars, and now that the technology is getting close, you might think about buying one. That's complicated, though.

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  Tools By Mark Cowley

  10 Ridgid Yard Tools To Add To Your Outdoor Power Equipment Collection

  Looking for something to help you get the outside of your house in order? Ridged has an expansive line of yard tools that will help round out your collection.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Chevrolet's Air Ride Adaptive Suspension Explained: What Is It & Does It Have Any Disadvantages?

  Some trim levels of Chevy's Suburban and Tahoe offer a feature called Air Ride Adaptive Suspension. How does this system work and what are the pros and cons?

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Cars With Great 5-Year Resale Value

  Most cars resale value takes a pretty huge hit after 5 years. These models, from major brands like Toyota, Honda, Chevrolet, and more, fare better than most.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Of The Rarest Volkswagen Models Ever Made

  Given the illustrious history of the Volkswagen brand both domestically and internationally, you'll want to feast your eyes on the rarest models ever made.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Which Chevrolet Models May Become More Expensive Because Of Tariffs Imposed By President Trump?

  Tariffs have been put into place that will start to affect the price of automobiles, even those from U.S. companies. Here's how Chevrolet will fare.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  How Do You Qualify For Exotic Car Insurance?

  Exotic car insurance offers a range of benefits over standard insurance plans, but not every car qualifies for it. Here's how to know if your car fits the bill.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Was The Hellephant Engine Ever Offered In A Production Car?

  Dodge's Hellephant crate engine was one of the most powerful engines the company ever made. But did the engine ever make its way into a production vehicle?

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Why Most Semi-Trucks Don't Have Synchronized Transmissions

  Most semi-trucks in the U.S. still have unsynchronized transmissions, even though they're harder to use. But why is this old-school tech still popular?

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Every Lexus F Sport Model, Ranked By Horsepower

  Lexus' alphanumeric naming conventions can be a bit confusing at times, but if you see F Sport in the name, you can expect a certain degree of power.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  12 Used Ford Models You Should Steer Clear Of At All Costs

  Ford has a long history of creating iconic cars, but not every model year knocks it out of the park. These are the used Fords to avoid in the market.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  11 Toyota Models Likely To Last 250,000 Miles

  Toyota has an excellent reputation for reliability. We did the research to find out which models are most likely to go the distance in terms of mileage.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  Everything To Know Before Buying A Toyota 4Runner (New Or Used)

  Interested in the Toyota 4Runner? Learn all about pricing, features, reliability, and performance in the new and used markets.

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  10 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Ram 1500 (New Or Used)

  The Ram name has a long lineage in the pickup truck business. If you're considering getting into the market, we've got a list of things to know before you do.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  14 BMW Models With The Worst Resale Value

  These BMW models have the worst resale value over five years, including luxury SUVs and high-performance sports cars.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Reliable Small Toyota Cars You Can Buy In 2025 (New And Used)

  As the domestic economic landscape changes, know your options when it comes to buying small Toyota cars in 2025, both new and used.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Most Powerful Toyota SUVs, Ranked By Horsepower

  Toyota's cars and SUVs are well known for their reliability and sturdiness, but what about their horsepower? Here's how each of the automaker's SUVs stack up.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Used Pontiac Models You Should Steer Clear Of At All Costs

  Pontiac was shelved by GM in 2010, but there are still used models available. Of course, there are a few worth avoiding -- here's what you should look out for.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  14 Toyota Cars With Cheap Maintenance Costs

  Toyota has a stellar record for building dependable cars and SUVs, so we've put together a list of models with the lowest expected running costs.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Alternatives To The Hyundai Ioniq 5

  Looking for an alternative to the Hyundai Ioniq 5? These cars offer varying degrees of performance, range, comfort, style, and other features.

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  Tools By Mark Cowley

  10 Ryobi Finds Under $30 That Are No Brainers At Their Price

  Ryobi has a huge lineup of tools available across a broad range of prices, but even some of their lowest priced offerings are still well worth a look.

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  Cars By Mark Cowley

  10 Things You Should Know Before Buying A Lexus ES (New Or Used)

  Interested in buying Lexus' entry-level luxury sedan? Whether you're looking for something new or used, there are some things to know before taking the plunge.

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