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.

Alpine GTA concept
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Alpine GTA concept is mental

Arseny Kostromin GTA design study blends Alpine appeal with thoroughbred F1 technology

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
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Mercedes-Benz recalls Sprinter for user manual error

4176 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans recalled for incorrect user manual that could cause roll-away

2022 Subaru WRX Wagon
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Subaru could reintroduce WRX Wagon

Second-generation Subaru Levorg could revert to cooler WRX Wagon moniker for Australia

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2021 Subaru Outback price and specs

The all-new sixth-gen Subaru Outback is your family-friendly off-road hero

2021 Subaru BRZ
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Subaru WRX, BRZ arriving late 2021

Next-generation Subaru WRX and BRZ performance pair arriving before 2021 is out

2021 Ford Ranger XL 4x4 Tradie Double Cab
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Ford Ranger 4x4 XL Tradie special edition revealed

Ford’s ‘workhorse’ XL Tradie special edition is the most affordable Ranger dual-cab … for now

2021 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 manual
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2020 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 manual review

Porsche’s new Cayman GTS 4.0 flagship is pricey but almost perfect

Comparisons

Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Carnival Platinum comparison

SUV newcomer challenges longstanding people mover in the battle of the eight-seaters

Innovative Mechatronics Injectronics Prius
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Injectronics will save your hybrid’s life

Injectronics hybrid battery exchange saves thousands over OEM component replacement

2021 Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sport
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Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sport review

Audi’s updated Q5 45 TFSI Sport quattro offers enough standard kit to avoid ‘option shock’

2021 Audi Q5 40 TDI Launch Edition
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Audi Q5 40 TDI Launch Edition review

Limited Launch Edition adds premium touches to updated Audi Q5 but options still a budget killer

2020 SSC Tuatara
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SSC Tuatara claims record … again

SSC has third crack at production car speed record … and convincing everyone it's real

2021 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE
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2021 Mazda CX-9 Azami LE review

Mazda offers first class tickets aboard CX-9 Azami LE flagship but they’re pricey

Peugeot 3008 facelift
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2021 Peugeot 3008 to offer plug-in hybrid for Australia

The facelifted 3008 and 5008 will arrive with sharp new looks and the option of a plug-in hybrid powertrain

Bloodhound LSR
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World’s fastest car* for sale

World land speed record hopeful Bloodhound is up for sale again

2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS
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2021 Mazda MX-5 GT RS review

Mazda’s MX-5 GT RS gets the track treatment but retains its soul

Kia Stonic
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2021 Kia Stonic pricing and features

Full details on Kia's rival for the Mazda CX-3, Toyota CH-R and Hyundai Venue.

2021 Audi e-tron charging
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Audi Smart Meter keeps your car charged and house cool

Audi Smart Meter Gateways make EVs line-up for recharging to ease peak loads on our electricity grid

Kia electric vehicles
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Kia sets up for a sporty EV onslaught

Kia confirms EV1 to EV9 naming convention, high-performance variants across electric family

Flat-plane crank V8 engines explained
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On another plane: flat-plane V8s explained

Here’s why only the bold dare go where the traditional bent-eight can’t

Kia rebrand electric vehicles
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Kia plays catch-up at the EV party

More sustainable manufacturing to spawn seven new Kia electric vehicles before 2027

2021 Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet
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2021 Mercedes-Benz E300 Cabriolet review

Mercedes-Benz's E300 Cabriolet is pricey, but feeling this good doesn’t come cheap

2021 Kia Carnival
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All-new 2021 Kia Carnival prices revealed

Modest price bump for hugely upgraded Kia's popular people mover

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Purosangue will spur pure EV era for Ferrari: report

More SUVs and crossovers in the Ferrari pipeline following F175 Purosangue pioneer in 2022