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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 Audi S3 Sportback review: Australian first drive

Fourth-gen Audi S3 packs in performance, practicality and a pleasing price

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Features

Exploring Norway's EV haven in a Hyundai Ioniq 5

We take Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 through Norway to experience EV mobility the way it should be done

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Opinion

Opinion: The Hyundai i20 N taps into hot hatch nostalgia

Looking forward, looking back. Daniel gets all misty-eyed over a Fiat while driving Hyundai’s baby N

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News

Mazda plans premium EV push

Petrol, PHEV and rotary range-extender all plot a path to electrification for Mazda line-up

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Reviews

2022 Mazda MX-5 RS review: First drive

Introduction of KPC chassis innovation sharpens the MX-5's manners on track and road

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Opinion

Opinion: Australia is at risk of losing important automotive cultural artifacts

If Aussies aren’t careful, important parts of our nation’s motoring history could soon be lost forever to urban sprawl

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Comparisons

Audi SQ5 TDI vs Jaguar F-Pace P400 HSE comparison review

A pair of familiar SUV faces bring advanced new six-cylinder engines to a fierce under-bonnet battle

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Reviews

Snow Blower: 2022 Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT review

A Black Forest blizzard blast reveals Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT’s split personality

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Reviews

Cupra Formentor E-Hybrid review

As the Cupra brand gears up for its Australian launch, we take a Formentor E-Hybrid through Sardinia in search of a spark

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Opinion

Opinion: We should all be sceptical of subscription-based car features

When it comes to the prospect of forcing customers to pay subscription fees for car features, Dan remains unconvinced

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Opinion

Opinion: Why fast cars are some of the safest you can buy

Dan has been driving some seriously fast metal lately, and it got him thinking about how quick cars are safe cars

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Comparisons

Nissan Juke vs Toyota Yaris Cross comparison review

The Hybrid Yaris Cross throws down the challenge to Nissan’s segment-pioneering crossover: let’s take this outside

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Reviews

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge review: First drive

Pretty looks and ballistic performance cement Volvo’s electric intent

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News

Tesla Model 3 price cut again – UPDATE

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

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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

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Opinion

Opinion: International motor shows need to stay

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

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Reviews

2022 BMW M240i xDrive review: International first drive

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

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News

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

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

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Reviews

International first drive: Ferrari 812 Competizione

Does internal combustion get much better than this?

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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

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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

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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

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Reviews

Compared: 2022 Audi S3 vs Cupra Leon 300 review

Hot hatch hopeful bumps gloves with its twin under the skin