Articles Written By Dan Ilika

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.

The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Is a Monster Made for Europe
By Dan Ilika
November 07, 2024

The perfect car for Porsche’s European delivery isn’t even eligible for the program.

2025 Buick Encore GX Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
November 06, 2024

While not especially exciting, this little crossover gets around without much fuss.

2025 Kia K4 First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 30, 2024

Affordability used to be Kia’s forte. The K4 proves those days are in the rearview.

2024 Ford F-150 Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 29, 2024

Subtle tweaks are all it takes to freshen up Ford’s best-seller in the half-ton segment.

2025 Porsche Panamera GTS and Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 22, 2024

Two new V8-powered variants join the Panamera lineup.

2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 21, 2024

An expensive EV that’s short on range but remains so damn lovable it’s sickening.

2025 Porsche Macan Electric and Macan 4S Electric First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 15, 2024

A new base model trades traction for range — and to great effect.

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
October 07, 2024

A new hybrid powertrain gives this people-mover the lift it needs.

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.