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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Britain has newer cars than every European country – apart from one

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Figures show that only Luxembourg has a newer fleet of vehicles than Great Britain, where sales have been propped up by affordable finance and PPI payments.
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Driving tests suspended for up to THREE MONTHS due to coronavirus

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Driving tests have been suspended to help manage the spread of coronavirus – but those classed as critical workers can still take a test if necessary.
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‘Try before you buy’ EV scheme coming to UK cities

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Businesses and public sector organisations in Nottingham have been offered the chance to experience electric vehicles (EVs) for up to 30 days.
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Vauxhall to 3D-print ventilators for the NHS

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Vauxhall is one of 60 manufacturing companies set to help fight coronavirus. The carmaker will make ventilators for the NHS at its Ellesmere Port factory.
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Police are patrolling the M25 in HGV supercabs

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The supercabs are coming: Highways England has teamed up with police forces in the South East to target unsafe drivers on the M25 motorway.
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Sort My Sign campaign wants to improve road signs

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An independent transport watchdog has launched a new campaign aimed at pressing Highways England to improve the signs on the major road network.
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Having a blast: cars with no windscreens

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Sans screen: inspired by the Aston Martin V12 Speedster, here are 20 cars that rock the no windscreen look
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Bentley special edition is inspired by Cheltenham races

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The Bentley Continental GT Convertible Equestrian Edition has been created by Bentley Mulliner and is inspired by the Cheltenham Racecourse.
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Simple and essential checks before your car’s MOT test

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New registration time means increased car sales. And that means more older cars will need an MOT test this month. Here are some basic pre-MOT checks.
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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.