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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Independent petrol stations face fight for survival

The Petrol Retailers Association has warned that the country could lose 1,000 independent petrol stations as a result of the coronavirus and the price of oil.

Car insurance company refunds customers due to lockdown

Admiral is giving all its car and van insurance customers a £25 refund by the end of May. The move reflects the fact that lockdown should mean fewer claims.

Ford test reveals how much quieter new cars really are

Ford's ‘whisper strategy’ is a quest to make its cars as quiet as possible. Watch the video to see how modern cars compare with classics such as the Cortina.

Prince Philip crash encourages older people to quit driving

Prince Philip's car crash in January 2019 has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of older drivers surrending their licences.

Air pollution linked to COVID-19 deaths in Europe

A new study suggests that air pollution ‘may be one of the most important contributors to fatality caused by the COVID-19‘ virus.

Cars could be banned to aid social distancing

The government has written to councils encouraging them to create car-free streets during the Covid-19 lockdown. And Brighton has already taken action.

Revealed: The UK’s most dangerous roads

A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals the most dangerous roads in Britain – and it's bad news for drivers in Dorset and Nottinghamshire.

Are these the best driving films of all time?

A survey reveals the best driving films of all time, including The Fast and the Furious, Mad Max: Fury Road, Baby Driver, Senna and Locke.

Can you jump start a car using an electric vehicle?

Is is possible to jump start a petrol or diesel car using an EV, but we don't recommend it. Here's why you risk damaging the battery.

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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.