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.

Ferrari SF90 Stradale Monaco
Podcast

Cars in cinema under the spotlight in this week’s podcast

WhichCar welcomes staff videographer Sean to chat about the best moments of cars in video, film and cinema

2021 Hyundai Santa Fe
News

New Hyundai Santa Fe arriving before 2021

Pair of sharp new Hyundai SUVs hitting Australian dirt by the end of the year

Advice

Car accessories to keep you out of trouble

Ten simple things that should always be in your car and could save the day

behind the scenes six cars
TV

Behind the scenes: Cars for young professionals

It’s a battle of the generations as Emma and Dan bicker about youthful premium cars

Dream garage
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 58 now live

The motor journalist’s favourite game evolves and the joy of getting back in an older car

Fun Toyotas
News

How Toyota is changing its spots

From frumpy to fizzy, Toyota has undergone a formidable future-proofing transformation

How to prevent your car from being stolen
Advice

Stolen car prevention tips

Car theft is on the rise. Here’s how to give thieves a hard time

Jeep Trailcat
News

EVs on Jeep’s compass

Electric drivetrains have the potential to make Jeeps ‘better’, says head designer

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI R-Line
News

Volkswagen's new V8 Touareg will outrun a Golf GTI

Twin-turbo diesel power from Bentley Bentayga for VW's premium Touareg

2020 Skoda Kodiaq RS
TV

Behind the scenes: The making of a Skoda monster

How our experimental Skoda turned out better than a Frankenstein - yes a Frankenstein

Jeep head of design Mark Allen
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 57 | Jeep design special

Jeep’s ‘head crayon’ checks into the WhichCar Weekly chat for a glimpse behind the seven-slot grille

2021 Toyota Mirai
Advice

The hydrogen cars that are coming to Australia

Australia is on track to become a hydrogen authority, and here's how you can join the fuel cell revolution

2020 nissan juke
News

2020 Nissan Juke pricing and specifications

New Nissan Juke drops power and AWD, but gains safety, space and tech

Dyson N526
News

This stillborn Dyson is the world’s most expensive car

Why the cancellation of Dyson’s electric car really sucks

Holden's Elizabeth factory
News

Senator offers $1 for Holden

Queensland senator accuses General Motors of hiding behind coronavirus pandemic

Skoda Octavia RS wagon
News

Skoda launches used vehicle service packs

Four-year servicing packages cut used Skoda maintenance cost by 30 percent

Volkswagen ID Crozz concept
News

Volkswagen plans people’s EV

New affordable Volkswagen sub-brand could spawn the most affordable EV to date

News

Hyundai recalls 97,000 cars for fire risk

Potential electrical failure can cause Hyundai under-bonnet fire, even when parked and switched off

Karl Reindler
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 56 now live

WhichCar Weekly welcomes special guest F3 and Supercars champ Karl Reindler

Turbo Titans

How BorgWarner is putting F1 tech into road cars

A new era of turbocharging is upon us

Molly Taylor Subaru WRX PRC
Podcast

WhichCar Weekly podcast episode 55 | rally special

We welcome Australian rally champion Molly Taylor to this WCW special episode

hydrogen fuel gauge mercedes
News

Huge hydrogen investment energises fuel-cell car future

Australia set to become a global heavyweight in the universe’s lightest element, thanks to government investment

Audi track day Phillip Island
News

Audi sales head online

Entire Audi line-up available to buy online as COVID-19 crisis crushes showroom traffic

Samsung EV battery
News

Samsung set to smash EV battery range wide open

Solid-state battery breakthrough from one of the world's leading tech companies could solve EV range issues