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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The worst cars of the decade

We list some of the cars that shouldn’t have made it to these shores, including the Ford Ecosport, Mitsubishi Mirage and Aston Martin Cygnet.

How to ensure a successful car insurance claim

Two percent of car insurance claims are rejected by insurers, which means 43,000 are turned down every year. Here are five ways to ensure a successful claim

Your next Audi could be an electric scooter

The Audi e-tron Scooter combines the advantages of an electric scooter and a skateboard, and you could buy one next year for around €2,000 (£1,845).

Road safety charity welcomes tougher seatbelt laws

The UK's largest independent road safety charity has welcomed the planned tougher seatbelt laws, calling the plans a 'quick win'.

Car hire excess insurance: why it’s cheaper to buy before you fly

Arranging car hire excess insurance cover before you leave the UK is more cost-effective and convenient than arranging it at the rental desk.

Online reviews vital for choosing a car dealer

There's no hiding place for lacklustre car dealers in the age of social media, with 70 percent of consumers checking online reviews before visiting a showroom.

‘Ultimate’ new Vauxhall Corsa will cost almost £26,000

The all-new Vauxhall Corsa is available to order now priced from £15,550, but the Ultimate version will cost a lot more...

The most-wanted electric cars around the world

Using Google search data, a new study reveals the most searched for electric cars in the world, with Tesla dominating online traffic.

The craziest car options and accessories

Inspired by the 2020 Corvette’s Teen Driver Mode, we take a look at some weird options and accessories offered by car manufacturers

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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 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.