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.

Reviews

First overseas drive: GWM Ute Cannon Alpha

GWM looks to expand its local Ute line up with more Cannon Alpha variants under consideration

Reviews

GWM quick drives: 2025 Haval Jolion Hybrid, Tank 700, Tank 400

We get a taste of what’s coming (and what could be coming) to Australia from the GWM stable with a quick spin in a trio of models at the company's China proving ground

Reviews

2023 Toyota HiLux EV review: Revo BEV concept driven

Officially the Revo BEV is a ‘functioning concept’ but a first steer of the fully electric Hilux suggests a production model is not far away

Reviews

2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe review: Australian first drive

Jeep’s first plug-in hybrid arrives in Australia but at a hefty price

Explore

2023 VW Amarok fights nasty weather en route to the Big Red Bash

Volkswagen’s new Amarok sets out on its first outback test of mettle against the elements and the clock

News

Electric Ineos will be off-road ready

Ineos’s second model to bring ‘impressive off-road credentials’ to the electric vehicle market

Reviews

2023 Ineos Grenadier review

We head to the Scottish Highlands for a first drive of the Ineos Grenadier – the new 4x4 aiming to replace the discontinued original Defender.

News

The Ineos Grenadier ute is due in Australia this year – if all goes to plan

The double-cab ute version of the incoming Ineos Grenadier off-roader should launch in Australia this year

News

2023 Ineos Grenadier: $13k price rise and delays explained

Global supply chain restrictions stretch Ineos Grenadier pricing and lead times

Reviews

2023 Ford Ranger XLT review

The XLT was our favourite variant in the previous Ford Ranger line-up. Does the same hold true for the latest generation of the popular ute?

4x4 Comparisons

2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak vs Toyota HiLux Rogue comparison review

Does an unsealed trail challenge hand another victory to the new Ranger or does the updated, upgraded HiLux Rogue have the chops to come out on top?

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

4x4 Comparisons

2022 Lexus LX600 vs Toyota LandCruiser LC300 comparison review

Toyota’s long-awaited Landcruiser 300 has a dizygotic twin but is the Lexus LX a costly exercise in badge-engineering or an informed alternative?

News

EXCLUSIVE: Mitsubishi MD crosses Simpson Desert in PHEV

Outlander PHEV proves its off-road mettle in epic Simpson Desert challenge

2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L Summit Reserve
Reviews

Read & watch: 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee L review – Australian first drive

Seven-slot flagship goes long for the catch

News

2021 Nissan Navara prices and details

Nissan prices the bigger, bolder 2021 Navara

Reviews

2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior review

Aussie engineering excellence arms Nissan’s Navara Warrior with the weaponry it deserves