Articles by Daniel Gardner

Daniel Gardner

Contributing Journalist

Daniel Gardner joined CarsGuide as a Contributing Journalist in 2023.

During his long tenure in the automotive industry, Daniel has earned a degree in mechanical design, worked as a BMW technician and then wrote for mX and several automotive and fashion publications, before working for industry publications GoAuto and GoAutoNews Premium. Then he joined WhichCar, where he brought his written and video expertise to digital and magazine titles like Wheels.

These days, Daniel contributes to not only CarsGuide, but also Chasing Cars and Drive, where his wealth of experience in all things cars is shared.

2017 Renault Trafic Crew goes dual-purpose

By Daniel Gardner · 27 Jan 2017

Three extra seats have invaded the Renault Trafic load area but the Crew cargo area still measures four cubic meters.

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Mitsubishi teases sub-ASX baby SUV ahead of Geneva

By Daniel Gardner · 27 Jan 2017

The fiercely competitive compact SUV segment will soon have a fresh combatant when Mitsubishi's new compact SUV debuts at the Geneva motor show in March.

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Tickford reveals new 2017 Ford Mustang tweaks

By Daniel Gardner · 24 Jan 2017

Following last year's introduction of a suite of hi-po modifications for the Ranger one-tonne ute, reborn Ford tuner Tickford has created a choice of engine and exhaust packages for the Mustang

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2017 Peugeot 2008 Australian spec confirmed

By Robbie Wallis · 24 Jan 2017

Peugeot’s 2008 small SUV range will follow a similarly aggressive consolidation to that applied last month to its 308 small hatchback sibling.

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2017 Subaru XV to be revealed at Geneva show

By Daniel Gardner · 24 Jan 2017

The hype surrounding the new Subaru XV has started with a smoky teaser image of the second-generation compact SUV revealed ahead of its debut at this years' Geneva motor show on March 7.

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2018 Ford Mustang convertible revealed

By Daniel Gardner · 23 Jan 2017

Just days after the reveal of the facelifted Mustang coupe, Ford has unveiled its updated and restyled convertible version with the same aesthetic tweaks and mechanical enhancements as the hardtop.

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2017 Alpina B3, B4 and B7 offered optional mechanical LSD

By Justin Hilliard · 20 Jan 2017

Alpina Automobiles Australia is offering customers of its recently-introduced range of performance-enhanced BMWs the opportunity to upgrade their final drive with a mechanical limited-slip differentia

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2017 Alpine sportscar details slowly leaked

By Daniel Gardner · 20 Jan 2017

Despite being one of the most enigmatic manufacturers in the world, French performance spin-off Alpine has revealed some details on its yet-to-be-named sportscar.

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2017 Suzuki Ignis | new car sales price

By Daniel Gardner · 17 Jan 2017

Suzuki's diminutive Ignis crossover has touched down in Australia priced from $16,990 drive-away, as a crucial car for the Japanese manufacturer that has the potential to boost sales in the highly com

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Audi Q8 hybrid SUV coupe concept revealed in Detroit | video

By Daniel Gardner · 11 Jan 2017

Audi has shown its plug-in Q8 concept at North American International Auto Show in Detroit, flagging a move into the large SUV coupe segment that will take the company up against premium German rivals

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