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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.

Porsche
News

Porsche petrol power safe for a decade

Combustion powered Porsches will be available alongside electrified versions until at least 2031

Mission R
News

Porsche Mission R hints at electric 2022 Cayman

Munich show car will evolve into first electric Porsche Cayman

Ora Cat
News

GWM Ora under discussion for Australia

Great Wall Motors eyeing Aussie shores for its new Ora EV family, Wey also possible

Hyundai Nexo
News

Hyundai developing multiple hydrogen fuel-cell cars

Third-generation hydrogen fuel-cell will spawn more than one Nexo successor

Porsche Mission R concept
News

Porsche Mission R – 13 fast facts

Porsche Mission R project leader gives us an exclusive behind the scenes tour

2022 Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE review feature
Reviews

2022 Land Rover Defender 110 D300 SE review

Land Rover Defender diesel is a functional balance of nostalgic design and modern technology

Audi Q3 Sportback 35 TFSI vs Lexus UX 250h
Reviews

2021 Audi Q3 Sportback vs Lexus UX comparison

This pair of style-driven SUVs offer an affordable way into the premium small crossover market but bring polar opposite personalities

Opinion: How cars could benefit from the superconductor shortage
Opinion

Opinion: How cars could benefit from the superconductor shortage

As OEMs struggle to maintain supply in the face of a global chip shortage, Dan argues that cars could be better off because of it

2021 MG HS Essence X
Reviews

2021 MG HS Essence X review

MG’s convincing package of value and quality is let down by one key component

The SUV craze is improving performance cars
Opinion

Opinion: The SUV craze is improving the performance car landscape

SUVs are often seen as the antichrist for dynamic driving, but Dan reckons the performance car world is all the better for it

Opinion: next-generation car lovers
Opinion

Opinion: The future of the car lover

Dan can vividly remember the exact moment he became a car lover, but are the kids of today robbed of the same evocative experiences?

2021 Mazda MX-30 E35 Astina
Reviews

Australian first drive: Mazda MX-30 E35 electric SUV

Mazda charges a premium to charge with its first pure-electric production model

Ford F-150 electric prototype
News

Electric utes are coming

Booming global truck sales, increasing EV demand and fading fossil fuel sales mean only one thing

2021 Finke desert race
News

The day I realised I could never be a racing driver

Dan decides to try his hand at motorsport before proceeding into an instant retirement

Honda
News

Honda details fixed-price model coming Down Under

Customers will pay the same drive-away price wherever they are in the country and some dealerships will get the chop

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Advice

FWD vs RWD vs AWD – which is the safest kind of car?

With so many drivetrains in the market to choose from, powering either the front wheels, the rear wheels, or both ends... which setup is right for you?

2022 Kia Sportage previewed for Australia
News

New Sportage officially previewed – and spied!

We've seen the new-generation 2022 Kia Sportage spied in heavy camouflage, and now the Korean carmaker has released a handful of official teaser images.

Opinion: Don't keep your first car
Opinion

Opinion: Why you shouldn't keep your first car

An old car may make zero economic sense but, to Dan, it makes perfect emotional sense

2021 Haval H6
Reviews

2021 Haval H6 Lux 2WD review

In a fearsomely competitive SUV arena, the Haval H6 is a shining beacon of adequacy

Why everyone should drive a convertible with the top down
News

Opinion: The indulgent joy of driving a top-down convertible

Dan explains why driving with the top down is like going fishing with hand grenades

Nissan Leaf e+ review Australia
Reviews

Nissan Leaf e+ review: Australian first drive

Nissan’s Leaf is starting to feel its age, but the new e+ has turned back the clock – for a hefty price

Nissan Leaf e+ charging
News

Nissan Leaf e+ pricing and features

Nissan’s updated Leaf has grown up with a more powerful battery but the e+ comes at a hefty price

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Features

Opinion: Driving standards would improve if more people cared about it

When people don’t care about something, like driving a car, they are usually not very good at it

Mazda CX-3 v Kia Stonic v Hyundai Venue comparison
Comparisons

Mazda CX-3 v Kia Stonic v Hyundai Venue comparison

There’s a big battle raging in the little SUV arena