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.

News

Tesla Model 3 price cut again – UPDATE

The cost of Tesla’s most popular model has reduced again

Reviews

2022 Honda Civic review: Australian first drive

The new-generation Honda Civic has arrived in Australia. It's not priced for all-comers, but those who do buy in will be impressed with the offering

Opinion

Opinion: International motor shows need to stay

It’s not just the thrill of the chase, motor shows help keep the manufacturers accountable

Reviews

2022 BMW M240i xDrive review: International first drive

BMW’s smallest coupe gets some big numbers to its name

News

2022 Lexus UX300e: Everything we know about this new electric SUV

UX300e sparks the start of Lexus's pure-electric era in Australia

Reviews

International first drive: Ferrari 812 Competizione

Does internal combustion get much better than this?

Opinion

Opinion: Public EV charging in the UK raises new questions for Australia

Dan escapes to the UK and discovers new problems surrounding EV adoption

2022 BMW 2 Series coupe – 2022 BMW M240i xDrive
News

Rear-drive version of M240i on the way for less cash

The new RWD version will be the closest thing to an M2-lite option

F1 Hybrid engines
Opinion

Opinion: The internal combustion engine is doomed

Thermal efficiency is consigning traditional cars as we know them to an inevitable electric future

2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R first international drive review
Reviews

First Drive: 2022 Volkswagen T-Roc R

Hot Dub time machine heads to the Alps

2021 Audi A3 vs Cupra Leon 300 comparison review
Reviews

Compared: 2022 Audi S3 vs Cupra Leon 300 review

Hot hatch hopeful bumps gloves with its twin under the skin

2021 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS first drive review
Reviews

2022 Porsche 911 GTS review: International first drive

High-achieving 992 series somehow finds more to give

2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV prototype review feature
Reviews

First drive: 2022 Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV prototype

Camo coupe secretly eyes Australia from the streets of Munich

Highball Cars and Coffee
Opinion

Opinion: How Highball became Australia’s motoring Mecca

If you’re thinking of turning up at Highball Cars and Coffee in something ‘unique’, prepare to be humbled

Living with the 2021 Audi RS3
Reviews

Living with the 2021 Audi RS3

Audi’s smallest RS returns and enters our garage

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

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