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 to see the latest Top Gear challenge cars

Top Gear's Triumph Spitfire, Subaru Brat, Nissan Leaf, Overtaker hearse, Austin Allegro estate and Matra Bagheera are on show in Beaulieu.

Highways England has ONE WAY to tackle F1 traffic

A one-way system will be introduced on the A43 this weekend to ease traffic during the three days of the F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone.

Drivers more likely to be breathalysed in Europe

British motorists can expect lower drink-drive limits and a higher chance of being breathalysed when driving in Europe this summer.

New Bentley EXP 100 GT is a luxury car for the year 2035

The all-electric Bentley EXP 100 GT marks 100 years of the famous brand with a glimpse into an autonomous future and a few subtle nods to the past.

Subaru Impreza is the UK’s most clocked car

Study finds that eight percent of UK vehicles have a 'dodgy' mileage, with the Subaru Impreza topping the table of the country's most clocked cars.

Guide Dogs charity gets a lesson in efficiency from Toyota

As part of a three-year partnership with Guide Dogs, Toyota has improved the efficiency of the charity's harness workshop near Leamington Spa.

Sporting class: the history of Bentley

Bentley Motors was founded on 10 July 1919. To mark the occasion, we chart the history of this famous automotive brand

Age limit for London black cabs CUT to 12 years

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed the age limit for London black cabs will be reduced to 12 years for Euro 3, 4 and 5 taxis by 2022.

Revealed: the most expensive and cheapest cars to maintain

Local garage and mechanic comparison service, Whocanfixmycar.com, reveals the most expensive and cheapest cars to maintain.

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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.