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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.

Nissan Leaf e+ review Australia
Reviews

Nissan Leaf e+ review: Australian first drive

Nissan’s Leaf is starting to feel its age, but the new e+ has turned back the clock – for a hefty price

Nissan Leaf e+ charging
News

Nissan Leaf e+ pricing and features

Nissan’s updated Leaf has grown up with a more powerful battery but the e+ comes at a hefty price

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Features

Opinion: Driving standards would improve if more people cared about it

When people don’t care about something, like driving a car, they are usually not very good at it

Mazda CX-3 v Kia Stonic v Hyundai Venue comparison
Comparisons

Mazda CX-3 v Kia Stonic v Hyundai Venue comparison

There’s a big battle raging in the little SUV arena

2022 Nissan Ariya
News

Nissan Ariya electric SUV coming to Australia

Nissan’s second electric vehicle chalked for local launch behind biggest global EV markets

2007 Mazda Taiki concept
News

Sky’s the limit for Mazda rotary power

Mazda mulling more rotary engine applications outside automotive realm

2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e Evolve review feature
Reviews

2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e Evolve review

MX-30 hybrid experiment brings a little Mazda magic but lacks an EV’s spark

2021 Mazda MX-30 G20e
News

Mazda MX-30 Hybrid pricing and features

Mazda’s comprehensively equipped MX-30 hybrid paves the way for its first fully electric vehicle

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News

Honda switching to fixed prices in Australia, will drop slow sellers

National one-price and hub-and-spoke dealer network leads sweeping Honda reform from July 1 2021

2021 Nissan Navara Pro-4X
News

Navara Warrior coming, more could follow

Nissan’s new Navara, Patrol and Titan all on Premcar’s Warrior conversion cards

2021 Nissan Navara ST-X dual cab
Reviews

2021 Nissan Navara ST-X review

With tried and tested mechanicals and a handsome updated exterior, it’s okay to judge the 2021 Nissan Navara by its cover

2021 Toyota GR Yaris Rallye
News

Toyota advert complaint thrown out

Ad Standards rules in Toyota’s favour following GR Yaris TV advert complaint

2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line Prototype Review Australia 9 1 Jpg
Reviews

First drive: 2021 Hyundai Tucson N Line 1.6 petrol review

N-light Hyundai Tucson N Line arrives in N-ticipation of more sporty machinery

Alpine GTA concept
News

Alpine GTA concept is mental

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

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
News

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
News

Subaru could reintroduce WRX Wagon

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

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News

2021 Subaru Outback price and specs

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

2021 Subaru BRZ
News

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
News

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
Reviews

2020 Porsche Cayman GTS 4.0 manual review

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

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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
News

Injectronics will save your hybrid’s life

Injectronics hybrid battery exchange saves thousands over OEM component replacement

2021 Audi Q5 45 TFSI quattro Sport
Reviews

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
Reviews

Audi Q5 40 TDI Launch Edition review

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