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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Where your car is most likely to break down

A Freedom of Information request sent to Highways England reveals the top 15 breakdown locations, with the M1, M25 and M6 named as trouble-spots.

Best and worst motorway services revealed

Norton Canes services on the M6 Toll is named England's best motorway services for the second year running, while a new survey also reveals the worst...

4 in 10 youngsters will drive off after hitting a parked car

A shocking 41 percent of young drivers admit to hitting another car and driving away, which is why Michelin has launched a range of parking protectors.

Netflix and YouTube coming soon to Tesla cars

Soon, Tesla owners will be able to stream Netflix movies and watch YouTube videos via its infotainment screen, first while stationary, but later on the move

The bizarre questions motorists have asked the DVLA

From missing socks to Love Island applications, the DVLA has revealed some of the bizarre questions asked using its vehicle tax enquiry service.

Calls for car breakdown operators to use red flashing lights

A Kent MP is calling for a change in legislation to allow roadside breakdown recovery operators to use red flashing lights, rather than the current amber.

The slowest depreciating new SUVs

So Solid SUVs: we name the 20 slowest depreciating SUVs in the UK, including the Bentley Bentayga, Maserati Levante and Peugeot 3008

What is a car insurance excess?

As research finds that excesses are among the most misunderstood elements of car insurance, we explain the two main types you need to understand.

60 years of the Mini celebrated at Silverstone

As the Mini turns 60, we look at the life and times of one of Britain’s greatest icons, and enjoy on-track celebrations at Silverstone Classic 2019

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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

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.