Dan Ilika
Road Test Editor Dan is AutoGuide.com's Road Test Editor, a long-suffering Buffalo Bills fan, and a car guy since childhood. He enjoys long walks on the beach and long drives just about anywhere the road, track or trail will take him. You'll see him driving around evaluating cars and in front of a camera talking about them. Dan is a member of the World Car of the Year jury.Dan's Recent Reviews
2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible Review
This thing is having a serious identity crisis.
Honda Civic Type R vs Subaru WRX STI vs VW Golf R vs Ford Focus RS: Sport Compact Comparison
The all-new Honda Civic Type R takes on the competition in the ultimate showdown for sport compact supremacy.
2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Review
I can’t think of a good reason why all minivans aren’t like the 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid.
2017 Toyota 86 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Track Comparison
It’s Toyota 86 vs Mazda MX-5 Miata RF in this old-school sports car battle
2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid and Panamera Sport Turismo Review
2018 Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo packs extra practicality; Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid packs a punch.
What It’s Like to Drive a Vintage 1955 Jaguar XK140
It was both a treat and a challenge to pilot the 1955 Jaguar XK140 through the English countryside.
2018 Subaru Crosstrek Review
Of all the changes made to the 2018 Subaru Crosstrek, none is more significant than the architecture it adopts.
2017 Honda Civic Type R Review
Now that it’s available in North America, can the Honda Civic Type R live up to its reputation for ridiculousness?
2017 Toyota Prius vs Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid
It’s Toyota Prius vs Hyundai Ioniq in this head-to-head hybrid battle.
2017 Porsche 718 Cayman S Review
In an era hell-bent on hybridization, the 2017 Porsche Cayman S is a sanctuary of a sports car.
2017 Mazda3 vs Honda Civic Hatchback
There’s a reason the Honda Civic and Mazda3 have proven themselves to be two of our favorite five-doors on the market.
2017 Jaguar XE R-Sport Review
In a market where most folks prefer to play it safe with known commodities, the Jaguar XE R-Sport certainly stands out from the crowd.
Dan's Recent News Posts
Toyota 86 Finally Goes Racing in North America — and Does Pretty Well
It’s about time the Toyota 86 went racing in this part of the world.
Slaying One of the Nation’s Scariest Tracks With the Ron Fellows Driving Experience
Ask any pro racer about the most intimidating tracks on this continent and the list will invariably include Mosport.
Toyota 86 Cup Car to Make North American Racing Debut
Toyota 86 Cup Car ready to make its competitive debut on this side of the Atlantic during upcoming Pirelli World Challenge event.
A Glimpse Inside Subaru’s Secret Collection of Cars
These are the most significant cars in the Japanese brand’s history.
Getting Sideways in a Toyota RAV4 is Easier Than You Think
There’s nothing about the Toyota RAV4 that would indicate it has any business in a rally setting.
We Killed Ryan Millen’s Toyota RAV4 Rally Car. It Came Back to Life and Won
The abused RAV4 rose from the dead.
Audi Working Towards Becoming a Leading Technology Firm
Audi taking a three-pronged approach focused on digitalization, urbanization and sustainability.
Why I Love Japan’s Car Culture
I was nerding out so much during my first trip to Japan.
Here’s How Audi Plans to Scrap the Assembly Line
Modular assembly concept contrasts assembly line process that’s been key to car-making for more than 100 years.
2018 Jaguar E-Pace Unveiled With Plenty of F-Type Influence
Set to slot into small SUV segment, 2018 Jaguar E-Pace will start at a pricey $38,600 when it hits dealers next year.
Tech-Filled 2018 Audi A8 Debuts With Robust Self-Driving Suite
AI functionality allows car to drive itself in slow-moving traffic.
Jaguar Land Rover’s Classic Works Facility is a Treasure Trove of England’s Finest
This is where the remaining nine examples of the famed Jaguar XKSS are being built from scratch.