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Daniel Gardner

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Daniel Gardner is a former staff writer and contributor for Wheels Media.

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.

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News

2023 Cupra Born pricing and features: Cupra confident in Australian supply

Sub-$60,000 price and a healthy supply for Cupra’s first electric vehicle

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Advice

Explained: ZF two-speed EV gearbox

German transmission giant cuts new teeth on two EV ratios

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Reviews

2022 Bentley Continental GT Speed review

Bentley delivers its most capable drivers car to date. But is that a little uncouth?

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News

Combustion power safe in an Ineos future

Petrol and diesel to coexist with electric as Ineos eyes challenging regions with its Grenadier

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News

Electric Ineos will be off-road ready

Ineos’s second model to bring ‘impressive off-road credentials’ to the electric vehicle market

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Reviews

2023 Ineos Grenadier review

We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4x4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

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News

Interview with Justin Hocevar on Ineos and the Grenadier

Former Renault Australia boss Justin Hocevar takes on his greatest challenge yet – introducing unorthodox challenger brand Ineos and the Grenadier

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News

The Ineos Grenadier ute is due in Australia this year – if all goes to plan

The double-cab ute version of the incoming Ineos Grenadier off-roader should launch in Australia this year

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News

2023 Ineos Grenadier: $13k price rise and delays explained

Global supply chain restrictions stretch Ineos Grenadier pricing and lead times

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Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger XLT review

The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

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Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review

Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

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Reviews

2022 Nissan Navara Pro-4X review

We put the Nissan Navara Pro-4X to the test to discover if you really need to splash the extra cash for a Premcar-prepared Warrior

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Reviews

2023 Cupra Born review: First Australian track drive

Sub-$60k pricing, long range and European build quality puts Cupra Born at the pointy end of the EV revolution

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News

2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N spied on the road, and imagined in new renders

Electric foray joins Hyundai N family next year, confirmed for Australia in 2023

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Reviews

2022 Porsche Macan T review: Wolf, bargain... or both?

Porsche’s second most-affordable car is either a kit-heavy bargain or a sheep in wolf’s clothing

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Opinion

Opinion: Utes are the new SUV

Any time someone mentions a particularly impressive dual-cab attribute it is always immediately followed by the caveat “...for a ute”.

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Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50 SP review

Prudent partnership combines car-like comfort and hardworking ethic in Mazda’s mid-range ute

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Advice

Is premium petrol worth using?

Higher octane fuels may be more expensive but they also bring a number of benefits

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Reviews

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Ti review: First Australian drive

Revenant Pathfinder returns with an increased price tag but a lot to show for it

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Reviews

2023 Nissan X-Trail review: First Australian drive

Nissan’s high-end X-Trail costs more, but the cash has been well spent

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News

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid pricing and features

The hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe arrives in two flagship grades

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Reviews

2023 Lexus RZ 450e review: Electric SUV pre-production drive

Second EV from Lexus will bring game-changing tech – but it’s not its battery or motors

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Advice

Why are my brakes making that noise?

What your car is trying to tell you with a nasty scraping sound coming from the wheels

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Opinion

Australia's driver training and licensing is lacking

When it comes to the quality of Australia's drivers, and the rules for obtaining a licence to drive... Things aren't really getting any better, are they?