Articles Written By Dan Ilika

2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
September 05, 2023

Minor flaws do little to diminish this crossover’s standing as one of the best around.

2023 Nissan Ariya Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
August 30, 2023

A well packaged EV that easily exceeds range estimates – but be prepared to pay.

2023 Ram 1500 Limited Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
August 22, 2023

As luxurious as they come – except for one glaring omission.

2023 Jeep Gladiator Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
August 16, 2023

Options and extras make an already expensive truck rather eye-watering.

Hyundai Hikes Price of Redesigned 2024 Kona
By Dan Ilika
August 03, 2023

Bigger and more advanced than before with pricing to match.

7 Automakers Join Forces to Build Massive EV Charging Network
By Dan Ilika
July 26, 2023

The consortium plans to install “more than” 30,000 fast chargers across North America.

2023 Kia EV6 GT vs Toyota Supra Comparison Test and Video
By Dan Ilika
July 19, 2023

For similar asking prices, this represents very different versions of performance.

2023 Acura RDX Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
July 12, 2023

A well-rounded package that comes apart at the seams.

2023 Toyota GR Corolla Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
July 05, 2023

A wonderfully holistic drive experience that’s unfortunately hard to get.

The 2024 Audi RS 6 Performance is a Six-Figure Steal
By Dan Ilika
June 29, 2023

This wicked wagon’s sportback sibling gets a price increase, too.

Update: Volvo, Polestar Join Others in Announcing Switch to Tesla Charger
By Dan Ilika
June 29, 2023

The sister brands join Volkswagen, Hyundai, Ford, General Motors, and Rivian in making the move.

2024 Jeep Wrangler First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
June 29, 2023

It might look mostly the same, but the iconic Wrangler is more capable than ever.

2024 Audi RS 6 Performance First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
June 27, 2023

If this isn’t the perfect car, it comes pretty damn close.

2024 Audi RS 7 Performance First Drive Review
By Dan Ilika
June 27, 2023

Few four-doors can evoke an emotional reaction with the same ease as this Audi.

The 2025 Volvo EX30 is Steeped in Sustainability
By Dan Ilika
June 15, 2023

From natural materials to recycled ones, this EV is about more than zero emissions.

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.