Articles Written By Dan Ilika

2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Set to Elevate Electrified Performance
By Dan Ilika
November 15, 2023

The N-tuned hatchback packs more than extra output in its quest for driving fun.

Concept Becomes Reality With 2025 Genesis GV80 Coupe
By Dan Ilika
November 15, 2023

The stylish sportback takes the brand’s biggest sport utility in an aesthetics-first direction.

How Toyota Got Its Start Might Surprise You
By Dan Ilika
November 10, 2023

The automaker’s entirely different past is a perfect metaphor for its present.

2024 Audi Q8 and SQ8 First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
November 08, 2023

Simultaneously subtle and significant changes make this range-topper more refined.

Lexus Looks to Find Its Way in an Electrified Future
By Dan Ilika
November 03, 2023

With a blank canvas to work with, the brand hopes its EVs leave a lasting mark.

A Saturday Spent at Fuji Speedway Is Like a JDM Fantasy Camp
By Dan Ilika
October 31, 2023

A dream-come-true experience proves car culture is still alive and well in Japan.

The Toyota GR Yaris Is Good, But the GR Corolla Is Better
By Dan Ilika
October 31, 2023

A short lapping session proved Toyota (probably) made the right call.

2024 Ford Mustang GT Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 31, 2023

Its styling may be thoroughly modern, but its substance is all muscle car.

2024 Porsche Cayenne S E-Hybrid or Turbo E-Hybrid: Which Is Right for You?
By Dan Ilika
October 27, 2023

There’s more to the story than the numbers suggest.

Mazda Teases Reborn Rotary Power Once More With Iconic SP Concept
By Dan Ilika
October 25, 2023

The two-seater previews a potential emissions-free successor to the famed RX-7.

Lexus LF-ZC Concept a Compact Electric Crossover for the Future
By Dan Ilika
October 25, 2023

The latest Lexus concept aims to be everything, everywhere, all at once.

2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 23, 2023

A plug-in hybrid powerhouse that’s a little too predictable.

2023 Chevrolet Traverse Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 17, 2023

Few other three-rows are this spacious, but plenty are more modern.

2024 Mazda CX-90 vs Acura MDX Comparison Test and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 03, 2023

True luxury doesn’t come cheap, and this test proves it.

Can Pure Electric Be Pure Porsche, Too?
By Dan Ilika
September 27, 2023

Two cars that tell the tale of Porsche’s modern-day evolution.

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.