Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

Writer with a penchant for #FrenchTat. Owns 15 vehicles of varying degrees of terribleness. Also doing a passable impression of Cousin Eddie in an Italian-German beige motorhome. Doesn't get out much.
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Number of breath tests will DOUBLE in December

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Breathalyser tests are set to double in December, as the police clamp down on drink-driving. People are consuming more alcohol in lockdown.
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How will Brexit affect your car insurance?

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Motorists will require a Green Card for car insurance when driving in Europe if a Brexit deal isn't agreed at the end of December.
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BMW eDrive Zones help get the best from plug-in cars

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BMW has launched its world-first eDrive Zones technology in the UK. The system switches to electric power when entering a zero emission zone.
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Electric cars get top marks in Green NCAP tests

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The Renault Zoe and Hyundai Kona Electric were awarded five stars in the latest Green NCAP tests. A total of 24 cars have been tested.
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How Princess Diana made Audi the ‘most sought-after status symbol’

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Maybe more than the Quattro or even 'Vorsprung durch Technik', Princess Diana helped turn around Audi's fortunes in the UK. Here's how.
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Revealed: the most expensive cities for car insurance

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Liverpool is named as the UK's most expensive city for car insurance. There's better news for motorists living in Scotland, though.
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Peugeot launches PCP car finance with insurance and servicing included

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Peugeot's new PCP Plus finance scheme is a four-year Personal Contract Purchase plan that includes two years of servicing and insurance.
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‘Shocking’ rise in drivers caught speeding during lockdown

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Government data released today shows that the first lockdown led to a ‘shocking’ rise in the number of drivers exceeding the speed limit.
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Deck Scraper is here to make roadworks quieter and safer

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The new Deck Scraper vehicle is smaller and quieter than excavators and diggers – good news for people living close to roadworks.
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New Tesla Model S Shooting Brake unveiled in London

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The Tesla Model S Shooting Brake is designed by a Dutchman based in London and coach-built by RemetzCar. A total of 20 will be built

The 675hp Lister LFT-C is a 205mph drop-top

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The Lister LFT-C is a convertible version of the LFT-666, featuring a 675hp supercharged V8 engine and a £139,000 price tag. Just ten will be built.

London ULEZ checker: How to check if you need to pay

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The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain vehicles must pay a charge to enter London. We explain the rules.

How Lexus defeated ‘the best car in the world’

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In 1989, Lexus unveiled the LS 400, a luxury car aimed squarely at the Mercedes S-Class. Thirty years on, we celebrate the brilliance of Circle F.

The Lambo V12 Vision GT is a hypercar you can actually drive

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Lamborghini has unveiled the Lambo V12 Gran Turismo virtual racing car, which made its debut at the Gran Turismo gaming championships in Monte Carlo.