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.

Reviews

2019 Mercedes C200 review

A decent dose of optional extras turn the most affordable C-Class into a compelling all-rounder

News

2019 BMW X1 and X2 updated with more gear, lower pricing

BMW’s baby SUVs get standard head-up display, smartphone mirroring and sharpened price

News

2019 BMW M2 and M5 Competition pricing and features

Pumped up high-performance Competition pair replace ‘standard’ M2 and M5 varieties

Advice

Crashing carbon cars

Carbonfibre construction is allowing manufacturers like Polestar to build cars that are both fun and safe

Opinion

Why the four-door Ford Mustang is a terrible idea

A Mustang with four cylinders makes perfect sense, but four doors is a Ford faux pas

News

Volkswagen baby ute concept will spawn pint-sized production pick-up

Tiguan-based small ute brings versatile folding cab for more tray space

News

2019 Jaguar F-Type Chequered Flag price and features

Limited edition F-Type celebrates 70 years of Jaguar sportscars with unique custom touches and smartphone mirroring

News

Autonomous car test in Adelaide city centre deemed success

Cohda demonstrates how autonomous cars will respond when everything doesn’t go to plan in an ambitious test in Adelaide’s CBD

News

Takata class action grows to seven manufacturers

Volkswagen added to local consumer class action claim for compensation over potentially deadly airbags

Reviews

All the reasons why the 2019 Chevrolet Silverado could be right for you

Can a 3.6-tonne, 6.1-metre long dual-cab ute ever make sense on Australian roads?

Comparisons

2019 BMW X7 vs Mercedes GLS on paper

Newest option in the premium upper-large SUV arena measures up against a longstanding presence

News

2019 Skoda Scala confirmed

New nameplate heralds new small hatchback for Skoda

News

Skoda to add new small hatch, compact SUV in 2019

Duo of diminutive Skodas to take care of small hatchback and SUV customers from middle of next year

Advice

Vehicle emissions explained

As new vehicle efficiency and emissions targets tighten, we explain what comes out of the tailpipe when you turn the key?

News

2019 Jeep Renegade PHEV confirmed

Plug-in baby SUV takes Jeep into a new electrified direction

Reviews

2019 BMW X4 review

A little time with the updated BMW X4 range reveals it’s less folly and more fun for your lolly

News

2019 Toyota Landcruiser 200 updated

Toyota brings a safety and tech-boost for the Landcruiser GXL and VX

News

2019 Ford Endura pricing and features

Three-variant line-up kicks off Ford’s large SUV newcomer from $44,990

News

VFACTS – Australia’s most popular cars and SUVs in September

Which cars and SUVs are Australians buying the most right now? We give you a segment-by-segment rundown

Advice

Mazda’s resurrected rotary adds colour to an increasingly monochrome engine landscape

It’s not the enfant terrible some were hoping for, but a returning rotary engine rekindles a bloodline of performance potential

News

VW adds ID Buzz Cargo to MEB family

Work van version of Volkswagen’s adorable ID Buzz gets scalable battery and up to 550km range

News

2019 Ford Ranger Raptor: 5 things you should know

Ford’s most expensive dual-cab ute is not just an exercise in style over substance

News

2019 BMW Z4 details announced

Three variants spearhead gen-three Z4 introduction, arriving in Australia early next year

News

Lexus ES ditches door mirrors

Once a concept car cliche, mirrorless technology finally breaks into the production line