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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Volkswagen’s electric future laid bare in new exhibition

The Petersen Automotive Museum is showcasing Volkswagen's new electric vehicles with a display called ‘Building an Electric Future’.

Revealed: how much drivers spend on unexpected car bills

UK drivers are spending £559 a year fixing car problems that could have been avoided. Londoners fork out the most, while drivers in Leeds spend the least.

Motorists warned about effects of cold and flu tablets

Drivers are warned that some cold and flu tablets can cause drowsiness, making driving dangerous. They could also be breaking the law.

Mini adventure: Yiannimize goes rental for Hertz

Hertz has teamed up with Yiannimize to mark the arrival of the Mini One, Mini Cooper and Mini Countryman on its British Collection premium rental fleet.

Skoda Citigo e iV electric car to cost from £16,955

The Skoda Citigo e iV electric car will cost from £16,955 after the government plug-in car grant. First deliveries are expected in early 2020.

Leasing firm launches monthly car subscription service

Intelligent Car Leasing and Wagonex have teamed up to offer a new car subscription service, with contracts ranging from six to 24 months.

Sorry, you can’t have the Lego Top Gear rally car for Christmas

The excitement's building: the new Lego Technic App Controlled Top Gear Rally Car goes on sale on Boxing Day and costs £124.99.

Where can you see the Coca-Cola Christmas lorry?

The holidays are coming. We reveal the towns and cities that will play host to the Coca-Cola Christmas lorry, including Taunton, Newcastle and Bristol.

Woman’s own: Mazda 3 named best car for girls

The Mazda 3 is named Women's World Car of the Year 2019 at the Dubai International Auto Show. Category winners include the Kia XCeed and Porsche 911.

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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 charge: Check if you need to pay

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain cars must pay a charge to enter London. Here's how to check if you're liable.

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.