Articles Written By Dan Ilika

2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid Marries Brand’s Best With Toyota Tech
By Dan Ilika
February 06, 2025

Hallelujah, another hybrid from Subaru.

2025 Lexus LX 700h First Drive Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
February 05, 2025

Beware the badge on the back of this behemoth.

2025 Porsche 911 GT3 First Drive Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
January 29, 2025

Building a bunch of EVs isn’t enough to offset the elephant in the engine bay anymore.

2025 Toyota Crown Signia Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
January 07, 2025

This crossover very well could be the best vehicle in Canada for less than $100,000.

2025 Nissan Murano First Drive Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
December 19, 2024

Nissan’s near-premium crossover lacks character but does just fine otherwise.

Could AI Predict and Prevent Costly Car Repairs?
By Dan Ilika
December 17, 2024

Vehicle diagnostics could be the industry’s first useful application of artificial intelligence.

2025 Nissan Armada First Drive Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
December 16, 2024

The redesigned Armada has all kinds of capability — but not even a hint of hybridization.

2024 Dodge Charger Daytona First Drive Review + Video
By Dan Ilika
December 12, 2024

This all-new EV is so much more than a muscle car.

2025 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Review
By Dan Ilika
December 02, 2024

It isn’t great for criss-crossing area codes, but this Mercedes is masterful in the city.

Hyundai Has Quickly and Quietly Built a Design Dynasty
By Dan Ilika
November 28, 2024

New concept and production vehicles are exclamation points on the brand’s legacy.

2025 Volvo XC90 First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
November 25, 2024

This segment-topping SUV is back for a victory lap with a few key updates.

Preview: 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 is Walking in a Pixel Wonderland
By Dan Ilika
November 20, 2024

While it lacks its hatchback sibling’s retro styling, this three-row EV has dots for days.

Preview: 2026 Genesis GV70 Gets Updated Look, Massive Digital Display
By Dan Ilika
November 20, 2024

The Electrified GV70 also gets a bigger battery and Tesla-style charging port.

The World’s Largest Engine Plant is Slowly Switching to Electrification
By Dan Ilika
November 15, 2024

Audi’s plant in Hungary is making the move from gas engines to electric motors.

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron First Drive Review
By Dan Ilika
November 14, 2024

The latest installment in Audi’s electrification effort is all about refinement.

Dan Ilika

Dan Ilika

Dan has been working in the automotive industry for the better part of the last decade, splitting his time between automotive media and public relations. Dan graduated from Toronto’s Humber College with an advanced diploma in journalism – print and broadcast. His work as a journalist spans from newspaper to television and the web, reviewing cars in writing and in front of the camera. In his role as Road Test Editor, Dan provides expert insight and analysis of the Canadian new car market.