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Daniel Gardner

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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.

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Reviews

2022 Porsche Macan T review: Wolf, bargain... or both?

Porsche’s second most-affordable car is either a kit-heavy bargain or a sheep in wolf’s clothing

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Opinion

Opinion: Utes are the new SUV

Any time someone mentions a particularly impressive dual-cab attribute it is always immediately followed by the caveat “...for a ute”.

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Reviews

2022 Mazda BT-50 SP review

Prudent partnership combines car-like comfort and hardworking ethic in Mazda’s mid-range ute

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Advice

Is premium petrol worth using?

Higher octane fuels may be more expensive but they also bring a number of benefits

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Reviews

2023 Nissan Pathfinder Ti review: First Australian drive

Revenant Pathfinder returns with an increased price tag but a lot to show for it

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Reviews

2023 Nissan X-Trail review: First Australian drive

Nissan’s high-end X-Trail costs more, but the cash has been well spent

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News

2023 Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid pricing and features

The hybrid Hyundai Santa Fe arrives in two flagship grades

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Reviews

2023 Lexus RZ 450e review: Electric SUV pre-production drive

Second EV from Lexus will bring game-changing tech – but it’s not its battery or motors

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Advice

Why are my brakes making that noise?

What your car is trying to tell you with a nasty scraping sound coming from the wheels

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Opinion

Australia's driver training and licensing is lacking

When it comes to the quality of Australia's drivers, and the rules for obtaining a licence to drive... Things aren't really getting any better, are they?

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Reviews

2023 Ford Everest review: Ambiente 4WD

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

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Reviews

2022 GWM Ute Cannon-X review

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

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News

Ford Virtual Battery solves charge challenge

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

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News

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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Reviews

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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Reviews

2022 Ford F-150 Lightning review: First drive

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

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Reviews

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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Reviews

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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