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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Luxury dealer launches VIP London taxi

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The Sutton VIP Class LEVC is a posh taxi created by luxury retailer Clive Sutton. It's perfect for travelling south of the river in style.
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New tool reveals if you are paying too much for car insurance

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A new online tool will tell you if you're paying too much for your car insurance. Drivers in London might want to look away now...
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What is Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS)?

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Automated Lane Keeping System (ALKS) has been referred to as a ‘traffic jam chauffeur’. But what is ALKS and what does it mean for UK roads?
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When is the official UK ban on new petrol, diesel and hybrid car sales?

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The government has confirmed that sales of new petrol and diesel cars will be banned in 2030. Some plug-in hybrids will continue until 2035.
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‘Noise cameras’ to snare London supercar drivers

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‘Noise cameras' have been installed in West London to tackle drivers using local streets as ‘racetracks’. More than 130 have been caught.
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Changes to the driving theory test: what you need to know

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The driving theory test now includes multiple-choice questions based on a video. Here's what you need to know.
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You can now order a NEW ‘Mini’ Moke in the UK

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The new Moke will cost around £24,000 and is powered by a 67hp 1.0-litre engine. Still want that Ford Fiesta or compact crossover?
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How smoking affects the value of your car

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Smoking in a car could cost you up to £2,000 at trade-in, warns a vehicle valuation specialist. And smoking with children in the car is illegal.
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Eat Out To Help Out: the motorway services taking part

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The major motorway services operators are taking part in the government's ‘eat out to help out’ scheme, with 50 percent discounts available to visitors.
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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.