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.

2018 Detroit Motor Show FCA just getting started on Alfa reboot
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2018 Detroit Motor Show: FCA just getting started on Alfa reboot

Neglecting Alfa Romeo and Maserati would have been ‘economical suicide,’ says FCA boss

2018 Detriot Motor Show FCA fence-sitting on electrification autonomy
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2018 Detroit Motor Show: FCA fence-sitting on electrification, autonomy

Marchionne remains ‘agnostic’ on alternative energy and self-driving technology

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2018 Detroit Motor Show: Fiat Chrysler chief compares company’s troubles with a smelly horse

So Fiat Chrysler had a smelly horse in the stable. But it smelt no worse than the other horses in Fiat Chrysler’s stable, Marchionne says

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2018 Detroit Motor Show: Fiat Chrysler weighs up one-tonne ute

Outgoing FCA boss Sergio Marchionne would like a Ram-badged one-tonner as parting shot at GM and Ford

2018 Detroit Motor Show Lexus LC convertible on the horizon
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2018 Detroit Motor Show: Lexus LC convertible on the horizon

Open-top motoring model returning to Lexus line-up could bring blue sky to LC

2018 Detroit Motor Show Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept lobs
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2018 Detroit Motor Show Lexus LF-1 Limitless concept revealed

LF-1 Limitless concept previews range-topping luxury crossover addition to the Lexus stable

Hyundais Nexo hydrogen vision coming to Australia
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Hyundai’s Nexo hydrogen vision coming to Australia

Hyundai Nexo to bring hydrogen fuel cell power to Australian showrooms from 2019

Mercedes switches to BMUX operating system
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Game on: Mercedes switches to ‘MBUX’ operating system

A first fiddle with Mercedes’ revolutionary user interface ahead of its A-Class debut next month

Explained GKN Tungsten-carbide coated brakes
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Explained: GKN Tungsten-carbide coated brakes

We explain the science behind the new braking technology first seen on the 2018 Porsche Cayenne

Best of 2017 Engines
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Best of 2017: Engines

Here’s our wrap of the best engines we have sampled throughout the year, both here and overseas

Small cars to look forward to in 2018
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Small cars to look forward to in 2018

Small, practical, lightweight and efficient cars to touch down in the next 12 months

Cars for 2018 Trade utes
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Cars for 2018: Trade utes

Tradie-friendly, load lugging and people swallowing one-tonners that will be arriving in 2018

Cars for 2018 Family cars
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Cars for 2018: Family cars

These are the new arrivals which will could be hauling you and your tribe in the new year

The best of 2017 concept cars
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The best of 2017: concept cars

We look back at the most memorable design studies to have had their covers pulled throughout the year

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The best Wheels photos of 2017

A snapshot of the year in images captured by the Wheels photographic team

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Linkin Park shapes electric AMG sound

Mercedes-AMG working with film, game makers and American rockers Linkin Park to forge the sound of future vehicles. Yes, that Linkin Park!

Christmas gift guide for car enthusiasts
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Christmas gift guide for car enthusiasts

Last-minute Christmas gift ideas for the petrolhead, or maybe something for you to treat yourself with

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Everything we know about the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette

Here’s all we have learnt about Holden’s forthcoming performance hero ahead of its unveiling early next year.

Lexus tops luxury brand customer satisfaction ranking
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Lexus tops luxury brand customer satisfaction ranking

JDPower survey reveals record customer satisfaction ratings among Australia’s luxury car brands

False Dawns ideas that never took off
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False Dawns – ideas that never took off

Automotive history is littered with ideas the car makers told us would be the next big thing. Here are some of those things that, in hindsight, weren’t.

2018 Consumer Electronic Show Benz switches on new infotainment system
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2018 Consumer Electronic Show: Benz switches on new infotainment system

2018 Mercedes A-Class to pioneer next-gen Benz information and entertainment tech

2018 Audi RS5 quick review
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2018 Audi RS5 quick review

Audi’s second-gen RS5 rights the wrongs of the original

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2018 Audi RS5 first drive review

Audi chamfers previous-generation RS5’s hard edges with more liveable 2018 sports coupe

Ford loads Mustang Bullitt
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Ford loads Mustang Bullitt

Special edition Ford Mustang Bullitt celebrates 1960s film icon