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.

Billion dollar investment set aside for Jeep ute and SUVs

By Daniel Gardner · 10 Jan 2017

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has announced it will invest $US1b ($A1.4b) into its US-based manufacturing facilities, to accommodate Jeep's recently-announced, re-born Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer.

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VW creates a Buzz with autonomous bus

By Tung Nguyen · 10 Jan 2017

Volkswagen has (silently) rolled out a six-seat van concept dubbed the ID Buzz at the North American International Auto Show

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Sportage recalled for wiring fault

By Daniel Gardner · 09 Jan 2017

Kia has recalled 531 second-generation Sportatge SUVs for a potential wiring fault.

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Latest self-driving tech on show at CES 2017

By Daniel Gardner · 09 Jan 2017

The car industry’s push towards autonomous cars has been put on show at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

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Next-gen Picanto revealed before Geneva

By Robbie Wallis · 06 Jan 2017

The next-gen Kia picanto has been revealed less than a year after the current version launched in Australia.

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Giulia QV to undercut C63S by almost $15k

By Daniel Gardner · 04 Jan 2017

Alfa Romeo’s range-topping Giulia QV will pack a 375kW/600Nm punch.

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Skoda beefs up warranty to 5 years

By Tung Nguyen · 04 Jan 2017

In a vote of confidence for its vehicle reliability, Skoda’s warranty now lasts five years.

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Audi's big SUV coupe is near

By Tung Nguyen · 03 Jan 2017

Audi has quietly confirmed it will offer a large SUV coupe to do battle with the niche Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and BMW X6, with the Q8 e-tron set to roll out at the North American International Auto S

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Kia unwraps new Picanto baby hatch

By Daniel Gardner · 03 Jan 2017

The new Kia Picanto will be touching down in Australia as soon as possible, hot on the heels of the current model which launched in April 2016.

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Power bump for petrol-powered Skoda Octavia RS

By Daniel Gardner · 21 Dec 2016

The flagship of Skoda's facelifted Octavia range has been revealed in sedan and wagon guise.

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