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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Revealed: the postcodes where demand for MOT tests will be highest

The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released a list of the postcodes where demand for MOT tests will be highest this autumn.

Brittany Ferries lays up ships following ‘significant drop in demand’

Britanny Ferries is reducing its timetable and removing from ships from service following a drop in demand in the wake of qurantine measures.

Ford Fiesta is the UK’s most popular first car

Do you remember your first car? According to a recent study, the Ford Fiesta is the most popular first motor, with Betty the most popular name.

Revealed: the slowest motorways in England

It will come as no surprise to motorists forced to use it on a daily basis, but the Dartford Crossing is named the slowest section of motorway in England.

Motorists are letting their car insurance auto-renew – and it’s costing them a fortune

Around a fifth of motorists are allowing their car insurance policy to auto-renew, which could be leaving them out of pocket. It's best to shop around.

Revealed: the most and least reliable vans and pick-ups

Using data supplied by Warrantywise, we can reveal the UK's most and least reliable vans and pick-ups. It's good news for Nissan NV200 drivers.

Are these the most unusual road signs in Britain?

We round up some of the most confusing road signs in Britain – and explain what they mean. Are you bamboozled by these signs?

On a road trip? Your dog will need a break too

Highways England has teamed up with the Driving with Dogs website to identify dog-friendly locations just off the main roads.

Crash for cash schemes are a ‘real and growing threat’

Crash for cash schemes – where collisions are staged to file fraudulent insurance claims – are on the rise. How can you guard against the problem?

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

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

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’

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

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