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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These are the UK’s most commonly asked motoring questions

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'What's wrong with my car?' Analysis of Google search data reveals the UK's most commonly asked car and motoring questions.
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Highways England’s new super-truck promises to cut congestion

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The new Enchanced Customer Response Unit (ECRU) is an all-in-one response vehicle that can stop and direct motorway traffic after incidents.
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Are you paying too much for your driving licence?

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Around 1.2 million UK motorists spent too much to apply for a provisional licence or to renew an existing driving licence in 2018.
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Nissan Qashqai moves a step closer to being a self-driving car

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Nissan's advanced ProPilot drive-assistance technology is now available on all automatic variants of the popular Qashqai crossover.
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Will old tyres be banned in 2020?

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The government has launched a 10-week consultation on a proposed ban on old tyres for buses, coaches, minibuses and lorries
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Driving dynasties: motoring’s famous fathers and sons

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The Mansells, the Hills, the Brabhams and the McRaes – just four of the famous father and sons of the motoring world
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Motorists spend £56,000 on petrol during their lifetime

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The average motorist will spend more than £56,000 on petrol during their lifetime, which might explain why 40 percent of drivers are considering an EV.
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Motorists more inclined to visit car dealers than ever before

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More than 55 percent of motorists are visiting a car showroom as part of their buying journey, but dealers must embrace new technology.
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Electric shock: EVs cost 14 percent more to insure

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Research by Vantage Leasing shows that electric cars cost an average of 14 percent more to insure than their petrol or diesel equivalents.
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New Tesla Model S Shooting Brake unveiled in London

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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

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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

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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’

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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

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Lamborghini has unveiled the Lambo V12 Gran Turismo virtual racing car, which made its debut at the Gran Turismo gaming championships in Monte Carlo.

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