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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London is the second worst city to drive in as a tourist

Not Nice: London is named the second worst European city to drive in as a tourist, while Frankfurt and Nice are named the best cities for holidaymakers.

Learner drivers urged to be more aware of motorcyclists

The DVSA has launched a series of new 'thought-provoking' videos that encourage learner drivers to look out for motorcyclists.

Government Road to Zero already behind schedule, say experts

The government needs to 'supercharge its electric vehicle strategy' to meet its Road to Zero deadline, claims a fleet organisation.

Revealed: the craziest things taken to a test drive

Pets, musical instruments and the ashes of a dead a relative are among the crazy things that car buyers have taken along for a test drive.

Public to have their say on Heathrow Airport expansion

A new ULEZ and Vehicle Access Charge are part of 'tough new measures' to reduce emissions and cut congestion at Heathrow Airport.

The best and worst UK cities for parking revealed

Newcastle is named as the best city to park in the UK by a new study, with London slammed for its high prices and poor parking locations.

Hiring a supercar ‘as easy as renting a hatchback’ says car hire company

Thanks to Enterprise Rent-A-Car's Exotic Car Collection, you can 'live out your childhood fantasies' by hiring a supercar for a couple of days or more.

Government cars to be electric by 2030, says transport secretary

The transport secretary has written to every government department to remind them of the pledge to move towards a 100 percent electric fleet by 2030.

Skoda trials car-sharing service for students

Skoda has teamed up with three Czech universities to launch the Uniqway car-sharing service for students, and it could be coming to the UK.

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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.