Toyota 86 Finally Goes Racing in North America — and Does Pretty Well

By Dan Ilika Aug 17 2017 Photos by Toyota.

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It’s about time the Toyota 86 went racing in this part of the world. Continue Reading...

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Tags: DG-Sped Racing, pirelli world challenge, PWC, sports car racing, TMG GT86 Cup Car, touring cars, toyota 86, toyota racing, utah

Slaying One of the Nation’s Scariest Tracks With the Ron Fellows Driving Experience

By Dan Ilika Aug 10 2017

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Ask any pro racer about the most intimidating tracks on this continent and the list will invariably include Mosport. Continue Reading...

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Toyota 86 Cup Car to Make North American Racing Debut

By Dan Ilika Aug 02 2017 Photos by Toyota.

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Toyota 86 Cup Car ready to make its competitive debut on this side of the Atlantic during upcoming Pirelli World Challenge event. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Motorsports, pirelli world challenge, racing, sports car racing, subaru brz, toyota 86, Toyota GT86

A Glimpse Inside Subaru’s Secret Collection of Cars

By Dan Ilika Jul 25 2017

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These are the most significant cars in the Japanese brand’s history. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Auto museums, car collections, car museums, japan, Subaru, Subaru 360, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Leone, Subaru Outback

Getting Sideways in a Toyota RAV4 is Easier Than You Think

By Dan Ilika Jul 25 2017

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There’s nothing about the Toyota RAV4 that would indicate it has any business in a rally setting. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Compact Crossovers, rally, rallying, ryan millen, Team O'Neil Rally School, toyota rav4

We Killed Ryan Millen’s Toyota RAV4 Rally Car. It Came Back to Life and Won

By Dan Ilika Jul 24 2017

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The abused RAV4 rose from the dead. Continue Reading...

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Audi Working Towards Becoming a Leading Technology Firm

By Dan Ilika Jul 20 2017

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Audi taking a three-pronged approach focused on digitalization, urbanization and sustainability. Continue Reading...

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Tags: Audi, Audi Summit, autonomous cars, connectivity, self driving cars

Why I Love Japan’s Car Culture

By Dan Ilika Jul 19 2017

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I was nerding out so much during my first trip to Japan. Continue Reading...

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Tags: car culture, japan, jdm

Here’s How Audi Plans to Scrap the Assembly Line

By Dan Ilika Jul 17 2017

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Modular assembly concept contrasts assembly line process that’s been key to car-making for more than 100 years. Continue Reading...

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Tags: assembly line, Audi, manufacturing, modular assembly, smart factory

2018 Jaguar E-Pace Unveiled With Plenty of F-Type Influence

By Dan Ilika Jul 13 2017

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Set to slot into small SUV segment, 2018 Jaguar E-Pace will start at a pricey $38,600 when it hits dealers next year. Continue Reading...

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Tech-Filled 2018 Audi A8 Debuts With Robust Self-Driving Suite

By Dan Ilika Jul 11 2017

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AI functionality allows car to drive itself in slow-moving traffic. Continue Reading...

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Jaguar Land Rover’s Classic Works Facility is a Treasure Trove of England’s Finest

By Dan Ilika Jul 10 2017 Photos by Dan Ilika.

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This is where the remaining nine examples of the famed Jaguar XKSS are being built from scratch. Continue Reading...

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Tags: classic cars, england, historic cars, jaguar land rover, Jaguar Land Rover Classic Works

Goodwood Festival of Speed is a Party and Everyone’s Invited

By Dan Ilika Jul 05 2017 Photos by Dan Ilika.

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Goodwood feels like a party in honor of all things fast and sacred. And everyone’s invited. Continue Reading...

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Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Packs a Nearly 600-HP Punch

By Dan Ilika Jun 27 2017

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The XE SV Project 8 is the fastest-accelerating Jaguar of all-time. Continue Reading...

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We Need the Subaru Levorg and We Need it Now

By Dan Ilika Jun 27 2017 Photos by Dan Ilika.

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Meet the Subaru Levorg, the Impreza-based wagon that North Americans are being deprived of. Continue Reading...

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Subaru’s STI Performance Division Keeps a Low Profile

By Dan Ilika Jun 26 2017 Photos by Dan Ilika.

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This is where some of the wildest products to bear Subaru’s name are born. Continue Reading...

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What It’s Like to Stay Awake for All 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Dan Ilika Jun 21 2017 Photos by Dan Ilika.

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Attending the 24 Hours of Le Mans has been on my bucket list since before I even knew what a bucket list was. Continue Reading...

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Top 10 Cheapest V6 Vehicles

By Dan Ilika Jun 19 2017

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A list of the 10 least expensive V6-powered vehicles on the market ranked in order of MSRP. Continue Reading...

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Porsche Wins Wild 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Dan Ilika Jun 18 2017

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The No. 2 Porsche 919 was able to overcome a lead of almost a dozen laps to finish atop the podium. Continue Reading...

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How 24 Hours of Le Mans is Different for Porsche Without Audi

By Dan Ilika Jun 17 2017

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This year’s 24 Hours of Le Mans has some somber undertones without this classic sibling rivalry. Continue Reading...

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Follow Along as We Try to Stay Awake for All 24 Hours of Le Mans

By Dan Ilika Jun 16 2017

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Witness Dan’s descent into madness/exhaustion with some motorsports thrown in the mix. Continue Reading...

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The 5 Worst Infotainment Systems on the Market

By Dan Ilika Jun 15 2017 Photos by AutoGuide.com Staff

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Considering how much we interact with these interfaces each day, some of them are pretty terrible. Continue Reading...

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Why the 2017 Honda Civic Type R Doesn’t Have All-Wheel Drive

By Dan Ilika Jun 14 2017 Photos by Brett Colpitts.

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It would appear, at least on paper, that the 2017 Honda Civic Type R stands at a major disadvantage compared to its rivals. Continue Reading...

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What is Hill Descent Control?

By Dan Ilika Jun 09 2017

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Do you actually need hill descent control? And should you pay extra to have it? Continue Reading...

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