Daniel Gardner

Contributor

Daniel Gardner is a former staff writer and contributor for Wheels, WhichCar and 4x4 Australia.

With a degree in mechanical design, Daniel has enjoyed tenures as a mechanic and engineer – but he eventually realised writing about cars is far better than a real job.

Many cars have passed through his garage over the years. All of them produced more power than the manufacturer intended, and most of them ended up in a hedge.

Ten years on the spanners in both the UK and Australia has given Daniel a unique perspective of the constantly changing automotive landscape and a genuine insight into what customers want and need.

If you’re after a new set of wheels, he’s all ears. Just don’t ask to borrow his socket set.

2021 Lucid Air
News

Lucid reveals battery secrets

Clever battery design lends large SUV luggage space to Lucid’s Air sedan

EV state ranking
News

Best and worst EV-friendly states ranked

EV council highlights the most EV-progressive states with new ranking system

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Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 67 | Charlie Dixon

AFL Star Charlie Dixon reveals what’s in the shed and what’s on the cards

2019 Deni Ute Muster
TV

Behind the scenes: Deni Ute Muster

A foray into the world’s biggest ute gathering turns out way better than expected

Australians want electric cars
News

Australians want electric vehicles despite misconceptions

Electric vehicle sales, infrastructure, demand all up, so what’s holding Australia back?

Mount Rushmore COVID-19
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 66 now live

An exciting future for one of Australia’s cherished brands and honouring those past

2021 Lucid Air
News

Lucid Air electric vehicle smashes Tesla's range record

Tesla teasing Lucid Air goes further than Model S Long Range on a single charge

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Advice

What is a rotary engine?

Rotary powered cars are great fun to drive so why cant you buy one?

Mercedes-Benz SLK32 AMG
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 65 now live

Vehicles we would love to hate but can’t, and one we all love unconditionally

2020 Audi A4 and A5 range
Opinion

Here's why you should buy a wagon instead of an SUV

Yes, SUVs are good, but Audi’s A4 Avant proves wagons are still better

Club Moolia WA
News

Finally, a country club for car nuts

Pricey petrolhead paradise opening in WA in 2022 complete with its own FIA race track

Hyundai Ioniq range
News

Hyundai forges EV-only Ioniq family

Dedicated Ioniq brand to deliver three new all-electric cars to the Hyundai fold inside four years

EV charging
News

EV smart charger trial switched on

Government supports $2.9m trial to explore grid-preserving smart chargers

GMA T50
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly Podcast episode 64 now live

The most significant minds in motoring podcasts regroup to discuss one of the world’s most significant cars

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News

Jeep finds solid footing to 'rebuild' in Australia

One of the world’s most famous off-road vehicle brands finally has the solid ground it needed

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Advice

What does DOHC mean?

Is your car's engine DOHC or SOHC or something else?

Audi RS3 tachometer
Advice

What is RPM?

If you’re wondering what the speedometer’s fraternal twin is all about, let us explain

2001 Aston Martin Vanquish
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 63 now live

F1 fallout, road cars revisited and a torturous labour of love

Magnis lithium ion battery
News

EV battery breakthrough could slash charge times

Ground-breaking fast-charging EV battery could be made in Australia

Ford Mustanc Mach-E prototype
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 62 now live

All about electrics from the monster heroes through accessible models to the downright ludicrous

2020 Maserati Ghibli Hybrid
News

Maserati joins the electrified era

Four-cylinder foray takes Maserati into the 21st century with Ghibli Hybrid

Tesla Autopilot
News

Tesla Autopilot name banned in Germany

German court shuts down Tesla’s premature autonomous driving party

2020 Hyunda Santa Fe Active X
News

Hyundai Santa Fe Active X arrives

Surprisingly premium Active X joins the Hyundai Santa Fe line-up

2020 Range Rover Sport SVR Carbon Edition
News

2020 Range Rover Sport updates detailed

Silky new engines headline Range Rover Sport revisions for 2020