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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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2023 Ford Everest review: Ambiente 4WD

Entry-level 4x4 2023 Ford Everest scales new heights in big SUV value

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2022 GWM Ute Cannon-X review

GWM's Ute Cannon-X takes aim at the big dual-cab players

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Ford Virtual Battery solves charge challenge

Ford’s ‘virtual battery’ could avoid localised blackouts during peak power periods

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Ford targets Tesla with startup culture shift

Model E division adopts new Ford culture for the ‘nimbleness and inventiveness of a startup’

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2023 Ford E-Transit electric van review: First drive

Electric E-Transit is the true quiet achiever of Ford’s family

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2022 Ford F-150 Lightning review: First drive

F-150 Lightning bolt from the Blue Oval shatters electric vehicle stereotypes

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2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E review: First drive

The Ford Mustang Mach-E brings a little muscle and a lot of choice to the EV arena

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VIDEO: 2023 Skoda Karoq review – Australian first drive

Look past the updated Skoda Karoq’s pricetag and you’ll find a lot of car for the cash

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Electrified 4xe Jeeps find the ‘magic’ off-road formula

Wilderness charging points and 4xe electric four-wheel drive will take you further, says Jeep

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Jeep EVs confirmed for Australia: Recon and Wagoneer S, Avenger may follow

Wagoneer S and Recon to kick-start Jeep’s electric switch in Australia, Avenger could follow

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Ford sticking with petrol and diesel for as long as it's needed

With heavy long-haul towing and rural needs front of mind, Ford has confirmed it is committed to combustion power in parallel with electric investment

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Ford RHD conversions for Australia: F-150 could be just the first

Australian F-150 conversion tests the water for more models to follow

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Ford Bronco for Australia: RHD could come after American sales peak

Global production load will decide if Ford Bronco and Ford Bronco Sport come to Australia

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Ford Mustang's future: Petrol power alive and bucking – Farley

Ford boss confirms petrol power will live on for next-generation Mustang, even more potent homologation special on the way

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VIDEO: 2023 Ford Mustang revealed, Australian launch confirmed

Seventh-generation Pony car is an evolution of an auto icon, not a revolution

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2023 Lexus RX review: International first drive

Potent new 500h F-Sport Performance headlines a comprehensively improved Lexus RX line-up

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More Lexus F Sport Performance models on the way

Lexus F Sport Performance variants to go up against mid-tier German performance rivals

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2023 Lexus RX powertrains detailed for Australia

Three new-gen Lexus RX variants arriving early 2023, plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to follow later

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2023 Skoda Fabia review: Monte Carlo Edition 150 – Australian first drive

Skoda’s baby of the family isn’t so little anymore but big-car features come at a price

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2022 Lexus LX600 vs Toyota LandCruiser LC300 comparison review

Toyota’s long-awaited Landcruiser 300 has a dizygotic twin but is the Lexus LX a costly exercise in badge-engineering or an informed alternative?

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2023 Cupra Formentor VZx review: Australian first drive

Formentor VZx fights for a place in a busy high-performance small SUV segment – and wins

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Skoda extends seven-year warranty offer

Scheduled service packs open up two more years of warranty for new and used Skoda owners

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2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 pre-production review

Our first drive in a fully disguised Ioniq 6 highlights the evolution of Hyundai’s all-electric family

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Top tech coming to Ioniq first – no cheap electric models planned for lineup

All-electric family to pioneer the latest tech with the company’s most daring concepts