Articles Written By Dan Ilika

Aspiring Auto Designers Should Put Down Their Phones, Says Stellantis Styling Guru
By Dan Ilika
April 13, 2023

Ralph Gilles encourages up-and-coming designers to observe and ask questions.

2023 Toyota Tacoma Manual Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
April 12, 2023

This midsize Toyota just might be the coolest truck on the market today.

2023 Volvo S60 Recharge Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
April 11, 2023

A plug-in hybrid hot rod that isn’t trying too hard to be anything but spectacular.

2023 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
April 06, 2023

More than enhanced efficiency, this Corolla Cross has the quickness it needs, too.

2023 Toyota Prius Prime First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
April 05, 2023

This plug-in hybrid has transformed into the swan its engineers always knew it was.

2024 Hyundai Kona Debuts, Brings Digital Key Tech to Canada
By Dan Ilika
April 05, 2023

The redesigned Kona is the first Hyundai in Canada with the connected technology.

Genesis Flexes Its Design Muscle with GV80 Coupe Concept
By Dan Ilika
April 04, 2023

Genesis wants to start “having more fun,” and this SUV looks as production-ready as it gets.

2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB SUV Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
March 27, 2023

Immensely practical as a compact crossover, the EQB falls short as an EV.

5 Best Small SUVs for Under $40K Including Tax
By Dan Ilika
March 20, 2023

We take a taxes-in look at the best small sport utilities on the market.

Charging Troubles Are Making Me Pessimistic About EVs
By Dan Ilika
March 14, 2023

Charging should be as easy and convenient as pumping gas, and yet it remains a mess.

2023 Subaru Solterra First Drive Review
By Dan Ilika
March 14, 2023

Range and charging woes leave something to be desired in this otherwise charming EV.

2023 Lexus RZ First Drive Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
March 13, 2023

For all the brand’s first all-electric model does well, it misses the opportunity to truly wow.

Antiques and Icons: Exploring a Treasure Trove of Toyotas in Germany
By Dan Ilika
March 10, 2023

One German city, two Toyota museums.

The Toyota Corolla Wagon Is One of the Best Cars I’ve Ever Driven
By Dan Ilika
March 10, 2023

Forget the hatchback – Toyota should sell the Corolla wagon in Canada.

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Rock Creek Review and Video
By Dan Ilika
March 06, 2023

The Pathfinder gets a little closer to its roots with this rugged-ish trim.

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.