Darryl Taylor

Darryl Taylor Dowe is a seasoned automotive professional with a proven track record of leading successful ventures and providing strategic consultation across the automotive industry. With years of hands-on experience in both business operations and market development, Darryl has played a key role in helping automotive brands grow and adapt in a rapidly evolving landscape. His insight and leadership have earned him recognition as a trusted expert, and his contributions to Automotive Addicts reflect his deep knowledge and passion for the business side of the car world.

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What is the Deal With The Manual Transmission That Fits Into A Corvette C8?
Nov 6, 2025 Ξ

What is the Deal With The Manual Transmission That Fits Into A Corvette C8?

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Tremec just lit up the internet with a new six speed manual transaxle sized to fit where the C8 Corvette’s dual clutch lives, and the rumor mill instantly shifted into  Full Article »

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Honda Prelude Sticks With S+ Shift CVT and Skips The Manual, Which Stings For Enthusiasts
Nov 5, 2025 Ξ

Honda Prelude Sticks With S+ Shift CVT and Skips The Manual, Which Stings For Enthusiasts

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Honda has finally answered the question that diehard fans have been asking since the Prelude’s comeback was confirmed. There is no manual gearbox on the table. Not now, not later,  Full Article »

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Gymkhana Returns with Travis Pastrana and the Wild Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo
Nov 5, 2025 Ξ

Gymkhana Returns with Travis Pastrana and the Wild Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo

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Gymkhana is officially back, and Travis Pastrana is doing it in a reborn Subaru BRAT that looks ready to orbit. Meet the Subaru Brataroo 9500 Turbo, unveiled at the 2025  Full Article »

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Chrysler Recalls 320,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Battery Fire Risk
Nov 4, 2025 Ξ

Chrysler Recalls 320,000 Jeep Plug-In Hybrids Over Battery Fire Risk

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Chrysler is recalling more than 320,000 Jeep plug in hybrids after regulators flagged a battery defect that can fail and potentially cause a fire. The action affects two of the  Full Article »

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EV Sales Stumble In October As $7,500 Tax Credit Disappears
Nov 4, 2025 Ξ

EV Sales Stumble In October As $7,500 Tax Credit Disappears

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September looked like a last call rush for electric vehicles, and October showed the hangover. With the federal $7,500 EV tax credit ending at the close of September, shoppers who  Full Article »

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EV Study Says The Clean Break With Gas Arrives Faster Than You Think
Nov 3, 2025 Ξ

EV Study Says The Clean Break With Gas Arrives Faster Than You Think

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A new peer reviewed study is giving fresh clarity to a debate that refuses to die. While building an EV and its battery is energy intensive, researchers from Northern Arizona  Full Article »

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Hyundai Ioniq 9 BigTime Concept Brings Retro Dirt Readiness to SEMA
Oct 31, 2025 Ξ

Hyundai Ioniq 9 BigTime Concept Brings Retro Dirt Readiness to SEMA

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Hyundai is leaning into the off-road wave at SEMA with help from YouTube duo BigTime, and the result is a three-row EV that looks ready to chase sunset trails. The  Full Article »

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Forsberg Racing Turns The Nissan Z NISMO Into A GT-Z Track Weapon at SEMA
Oct 30, 2025 Ξ

Forsberg Racing Turns The Nissan Z NISMO Into A GT-Z Track Weapon at SEMA

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SEMA is built on big ideas and louder follow through, which is why the new Forsberg Racing NISMO GT-Z hits just right. Take the already serious Nissan Z NISMO, layer  Full Article »

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Subaru Performance-B and Performance-E STI Concepts Look Like the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For
Oct 29, 2025 Ξ

Subaru Performance-B and Performance-E STI Concepts Look Like the Comeback Fans Have Been Waiting For

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Subaru has not offered a true STI in the U.S. since the previous WRX STI signed off in 2021, but the brand just rolled out a duo that feels one  Full Article »

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Mopar Brings Two Street Machine Concepts to SEMA 2025 With Muscle and Holiday Mischief
Oct 29, 2025 Ξ

Mopar Brings Two Street Machine Concepts to SEMA 2025 With Muscle and Holiday Mischief

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SEMA is Mopar’s playground and this year the brand showed up ready to party. Headlining the booth inside the South Hall is a pair of fresh concepts that put a  Full Article »

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Lucid’s Next Move Aims for Self-Driving Tech Using Nvidia Chips in a Mid-Size EV
Oct 28, 2025 Ξ

Lucid’s Next Move Aims for Self-Driving Tech Using Nvidia Chips in a Mid-Size EV

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Lucid is gearing up to bring its most ambitious tech to a broader audience, confirming plans for a mid-size electric vehicle that targets Level 4 self-driving capability. The new model  Full Article »

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Rivian Settles $250 Million Lawsuit and Turns the Page to R2
Oct 27, 2025 Ξ

Rivian Settles $250 Million Lawsuit and Turns the Page to R2

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Rivian is closing a turbulent chapter with a proposed $250 million settlement tied to investor claims about pricing around its 2021 IPO. The company continues to deny wrongdoing, but the  Full Article »

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The Cadillac V-16 That Taught Rolls-Royce A Few New Tricks
Oct 27, 2025 Ξ

The Cadillac V-16 That Taught Rolls-Royce A Few New Tricks

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Some cars are collectible. A rare few are consequential. The 1934 Cadillac V-16 Fleetwood Town Sedan now being offered by M.S. Rau sits firmly in that second camp, a rolling  Full Article »

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2026 Toyota RAV4 Reveals More if its Bolder Style, Smarter Tech and First Ever GR Sport Trim – Starts at Low $30K Range
Oct 22, 2025 Ξ

2026 Toyota RAV4 Reveals More if its Bolder Style, Smarter Tech and First Ever GR Sport Trim – Starts at Low $30K Range

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Toyota is kicking off winter with an all new, sixth generation RAV4 that leans into what shoppers already love while pushing the small SUV into fresh territory. The big headline  Full Article »

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Porsche’s Tri-Turbo W-18 Engine Patent Is Wild, Ambitious, and So Very Porsche
Oct 21, 2025 Ξ

Porsche’s Tri-Turbo W-18 Engine Patent Is Wild, Ambitious, and So Very Porsche

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If you thought the age of outrageous combustion engines was over, Porsche would like a word. As first reported by Carbuzz, a newly surfaced patent outlines an internal combustion engine  Full Article »

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