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.

The 10 most annoying features of modern cars
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The 10 most annoying features of modern cars

No one is perfect and neither are our cars, so here are some suggestions that could make the latest vehicles even better to live with

BMW CS M4 cover MAIN
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BMW’s CS badge past and future

We explore the timeline of BMW’s driver-focused but elegant ‘Coupe Sport’ cars and what the CS badge might bring next

Mazda Skyactiv-X kills the petrol spark
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Mazda Skyactiv-X kills the petrol spark

World’s first compression ignition petrol coming to Mazda line-up in 2019

2018 Skoda Octavia RS pricing and features
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2018 Skoda Octavia RS pricing and features

Power and kit-boosted Skoda Octavia RS range arrives priced from $38,890 before on-road costs, RS245 to follow

2018 Volkswagen Jetta leaked
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2018 Volkswagen Jetta leaked

Unofficial shots out seventh-gen Jetta but no right-hand drive on the cards

Jaguar’s XJ220 turns 25
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Jaguar XJ220 turns 25

Jaguar’s iconic hypercar brought the big cat to its knees, but was the XJ220 a disappointment or an unsung hero?

Ten movies that predicted the future of cars
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10 movies that predicted the future of cars

Instead of asking car makers what’s coming next, perhaps we should be looking to Hollywood

Lake Dartmouth to Omeo in a 2017 Audi TT RS
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Dartmouth Dam to Omeo in a 2017 Audi TT RS

There's only one road from Dartmouth Dam to Omeo and it's a twisting ribbon made for keen drivers and an able car. We Attack it in the 294kw Audi TT RS

2018 Porsche 911 Speedster expected at Frankfurt
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2018 Porsche 911 Speedster expected at Frankfurt

Exclusive 911 Speedster special slated to join Porsche’s sportscar fold in Frankfurt

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Stolen Ford Mustang tracked by Facebook users

Ford Mustang returned to its carjacking victim after Facebook users lead police to thieves

What will the next wave of car technology bring?
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What will the next wave of car technology bring?

We’ve come a long way since the horseless carriage, but the next major automotive milestones look set to be among the most significant

2018 Mercedes-AMG GT range gains three variants
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2018 Mercedes-AMG GT range gains three variants

Mid-life update brings power boost, limited GT C Coupe and two convertibles to Mercedes-AMG GT range

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review
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2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid review

‘Hybrid’ once meant ‘eco alternative’. Panamera Turbo S puts a twist on that, and begins a new chapter of flagship performance for Stuttgart

2017 Porsche 911: Which spec is best?
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2017 Porsche 911: Which spec is best?

Which variant in the extensive Porsche 911 range offers the best balance of performance, value and features?

2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid quick review
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2018 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid quick review

Porsche pumps its Panamera performance halo with hybrid power

Porsche 911 Hybrid building charge
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Porsche 911 Hybrid building charge

Porsche ‘can do’ an electrified 911 but weight concerns and customer acceptance delay final call

2018 Porsche Panamera wagon set to get 500kW V8 hybrid power
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2018 Porsche Panamera wagon set to get 500kW V8 hybrid power

Turbo S E-Hybrid performance drivetrain slated for Porsche Panamera Sport Turismo

BMW 7 Series celebrates 40 years
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BMW 7 Series celebrates 40 years

2018 BMW 7 Series Edition 40 Jahre special honours four decades of the luxury flagship

2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds hybrid in-line six options
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2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class adds hybrid in-line six options

Electrified straight six offered under Mercedes S-Class bonnet in 270kW or 320kW options

Head to head: Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline vs Hyundai i30 SR
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Head to head: Volkswagen Golf 110TSI Highline vs Hyundai i30 SR

Hyundai is having a pop at Volkswagen’s sub-GTI Golf with a warmed up version of the i30 dubbed the SR, but does the South Korean stand a chance against the affordable small hatchback benchmark?

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How many EVs are Australians really buying?

Australia is not a fan of electric vehicles, but new Tesla figures reveal the true extent of the local EV landscape

Seven hidden Audi A8 self-driving tech features
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Seven hidden Audi A8 self-driving tech features

Audi’s A8 level-three autonomous capability is far more than glorified adaptive cruise control

Audi On Demand rental app coming to Australia
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Audi On Demand rental app coming to Australia

Audi’s On Demand hire application allows customers to ‘own the experience, not the car’

Next evolution of autonomous cars outlined by Audi
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Next evolution of autonomous cars outlined by Audi

Robo-taxi to mark the next autonomous technology milestone as Audi presses on with self-driving cars