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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How to self-isolate your electric or plug-in hybrid car

Many cars are being left at home during the lockdown. Here's how to take care of your electric or plug-in hybrid batteries when the car isn't in use.

The car brands that have NOT fixed keyless theft risks

Consumer group Which? has slammed 14 car manufacturers for failing to tackle the rising problem of keyless car theft, labelling it 'unacceptable'.

LV is latest car insurer to offer lockdown refunds

LV is offering car insurance customers a refund of between £20 and £50, but not all policyholders are included – and ALL broker customers are excluded.

Pothole-related breakdowns up by nearly two-thirds

RAC figures show pothole-related breakdowns went up by 64 percent in the first quarter of 2020, with the organisation rescuing 3,426 motorists.

Car insurance prices fall to five-year low

Although the cost of car insurance went up in the first quarter of 2020, April figures show a reversal in the trend – with prices the lowest in five years.

Audi extends new car warranties by three months

Audi is extending its new car and extended warranties by three months as a gesture of goodwill during the cornavirous crisis.

Motorists told to beware of SORN scam websites

The DVLA is warning drivers to beware of fake SORN websites using scam tactics to charge motorists for a service that is free via the official channel.

Fewer than 300 hypercars are registered in the UK

There are just 298 hypercars registered in the UK, including 65 Bugatti Veyrons and 64 McLaren Sennas. Still want that Sao Penza?

Men pay 26 percent more for car insurance than women

New data shows men pay £121 (26 percent) more for car insurance than women, primarily because of their occupations and the cars they drive.

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New Tesla Model S Shooting Brake unveiled in London

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

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.