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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Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS Manthey Sets a Stunning Nürburgring Time but Ford Steals the Spotlight
Apr 17, 2026 Ξ

Porsche’s 911 GT3 RS Manthey Sets a Stunning Nürburgring Time but Ford Steals the Spotlight

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Porsche went back to the Nürburgring with a very serious mission, and by any normal standard, it absolutely delivered. The 992.1-generation 911 GT3 RS fitted with the Manthey kit ripped  Full Article »

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Stellantis and Microsoft Team Up for a Five-Year AI Push to Modernize Vehicles and Operations
Apr 16, 2026 Ξ

Stellantis and Microsoft Team Up for a Five-Year AI Push to Modernize Vehicles and Operations

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Stellantis is making another clear move to close the gap between traditional car building and the tech-first future now reshaping the industry. The automaker has signed a five-year strategic partnership  Full Article »

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2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition Brings Track-Bred Style and Strong Value Starting at $39,250
Apr 16, 2026 Ξ

2026 Hyundai Elantra N TCR Edition Brings Track-Bred Style and Strong Value Starting at $39,250

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Hyundai is giving enthusiasts another reason to pay attention to the Elantra N, this time with a limited-production TCR Edition that looks like it was built with a pit lane  Full Article »

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Nissan CEO Admits Infiniti Lost Its Way as Brand Tries to Find Its Future Again
Apr 15, 2026 Ξ

Nissan CEO Admits Infiniti Lost Its Way as Brand Tries to Find Its Future Again

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Infiniti has spent the last several years fading from the conversation, and now Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa is openly acknowledging what many enthusiasts and longtime customers have been saying for  Full Article »

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Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Signals a Smarter, More Grown-Up Future for VW EVs
Apr 15, 2026 Ξ

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo Signals a Smarter, More Grown-Up Future for VW EVs

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Volkswagen’s new ID.3 Neo feels like more than just a routine refresh. It looks like a course correction. For a brand that has taken its share of criticism over awkward  Full Article »

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Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Debuts as a Stunning Electric Drop-Top Limited to 100 Units
Apr 14, 2026 Ξ

Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale Debuts as a Stunning Electric Drop-Top Limited to 100 Units

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Rolls-Royce has built its reputation on making the extraordinary feel effortless, and Project Nightingale looks like the latest proof that the brand still knows exactly how to captivate its ultra-wealthy  Full Article »

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Nissan Teases a New Skyline While America Awaits Its Infiniti Twin
Apr 14, 2026 Ξ

Nissan Teases a New Skyline While America Awaits Its Infiniti Twin

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Nissan is once again stirring excitement around one of its most iconic names, teasing an all-new Skyline that looks set to blend heritage with a much sharper modern attitude. From  Full Article »

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Rivian R2 Could Top Its Original Range Claim of 335 Miles and That’s a Big Deal
Apr 9, 2026 Ξ

Rivian R2 Could Top Its Original Range Claim of 335 Miles and That’s a Big Deal

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The Rivian R2 was already shaping up to be one of the most important EV launches in the near future, but a newly reported EPA leak suggests it may arrive  Full Article »

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Forza Horizon 6 in Japan Looks Like the Fan Dream That Finally Got It Right
Apr 8, 2026 Ξ

Forza Horizon 6 in Japan Looks Like the Fan Dream That Finally Got It Right

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After years of rumors, wishful thinking, and constant fan requests, Forza Horizon 6 looks set to deliver the setting players have wanted more than any other. Early hands-on impressions all  Full Article »

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Jay Leno’s 2026 Corvette ZR1X Makes a Strong Case as the Ultimate Performance Bargain
Apr 6, 2026 Ξ

Jay Leno’s 2026 Corvette ZR1X Makes a Strong Case as the Ultimate Performance Bargain

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Jay Leno has driven just about everything worth driving, so when he takes delivery of a new car and starts talking like a kid who just found the keys to  Full Article »

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Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Could Return as a Hybrid V6 Hero With a Surprisingly Attainable Price
Apr 6, 2026 Ξ

Next-Gen Nissan GT-R Could Return as a Hybrid V6 Hero With a Surprisingly Attainable Price

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The Nissan GT-R may be gone for the moment, but it certainly does not sound forgotten. In fact, after Car and Driver interviewed Nissan executive Ponz Pandikuthira at the New  Full Article »

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Ford GT Mk IV Storms the Nürburgring as America’s Fastest Gas-Powered Track Weapon
Apr 2, 2026 Ξ

Ford GT Mk IV Storms the Nürburgring as America’s Fastest Gas-Powered Track Weapon

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Ford has another major bragging right to hang in the performance hall of fame. The 800-plus-horsepower Ford GT Mk IV has officially carved out a place among the fastest machines  Full Article »

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Lola T70 Continuation Brings a Legendary V-8 Race Car Back to Life in Track and Road Form
Mar 31, 2026 Ξ

Lola T70 Continuation Brings a Legendary V-8 Race Car Back to Life in Track and Road Form

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Some names in motorsport history never really fade, and Lola is clearly betting that the T70 is one of them. The company has announced a limited continuation run of just  Full Article »

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2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Expands Its Playbook With More Power, More Tech, and More Personality
Mar 31, 2026 Ξ

2027 Mercedes-Benz GLE Expands Its Playbook With More Power, More Tech, and More Personality

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Mercedes-Benz is taking a broad-sweep approach with the 2027 GLE, and the result is an SUV lineup that seems determined to appeal to just about every kind of luxury buyer.  Full Article »

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2027 Chevrolet Equinox Finally Drops the CVT for an Eight-Speed Automatic
Mar 30, 2026 Ξ

2027 Chevrolet Equinox Finally Drops the CVT for an Eight-Speed Automatic

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For a lot of compact crossover shoppers, this is the kind of update that will matter more than any new paint color or trim detail. Chevrolet has confirmed that the  Full Article »

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