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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Belfast is the safest city for van drivers

Van drivers in Belfast are the least likely to be involved in an accident, while fewer vans are stolen in Northern Ireland than in any other UK region.

The electric cars coming soon to take on Tesla

A huge range of new electric cars are expected to arrive over the coming months. We round up some of the most significant, from A to V

Bentley raises cash for Sir Elton John’s charity

A Bentley Flying Spur First Edition has raised €700,000 (£625,000) for the Elton John AIDS Foundation at a gala event in Antibes, France.

BPMe loyalty scheme replaces Nectar points

Drivers can no longer earn Nectar points at BP petrol stations, but a new BPMe customer loyalty scheme has taken their place

How to tow a trailer or caravan safely

Whether you're towing a trailer or a caravan, here are some of the basics you need to remember to travel safely on the road.

Free Ray-Ban sunglasses for Peugeot buyers

Peugeot is giving away two pairs of complimentary Ray-Ban sunglasses with every new 108 or 108 Top.

Famous British marque finally finishes cars after 50 years

The Alvis Car Company has extended its range of continuation cars, also signing an agreement to sell its new road-legal models in Asia.

Is this why more learner drivers are failing their test?

The DVSA hits back at claims that a new reverse parking manoeuvre is to blame for a decade-low driving test pass rate.

Brexit for classics: UK cars leaving for Europe

The weak pound is benefiting EU classic car collectors, with a 'noticeably higher than average' sale rate of cars shipped to European countries.

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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.