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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Secret car features you never knew existed

From the arrow on the fuel gauge to the 'curry hook', we run through a list of secret car features your neighbours and work colleagues never knew existed.

The Loft by Lexus and Brussels Airlines is Europe’s best airport lounge

The Loft by Brussels Airlines and Lexus at Brussels Airport has been named Europe’s Leading Airport Lounge in the 26th annual World Travel Awards.

Bug hotels part of plan to protect wildlife on the A38 in Devon

A cutting edge biotechnology system is being trialled by Highways England to improve water quality and to protect wildlife alongside the A38 in Devon.

Skoda Karoq Velo is the ‘perfect cycling support vehicle’

Skoda UK asked 1,500 cyclists to suggest ideas for the perfect cycling vehicle. The result is the Karoq Velo, complete with integrated washing machine.

Fully Charged Live: Red Dwarf star showcases best electric cars

Our man Richard has braved the elements to attend the first day of Fully Charged Live at Silverstone. Here are his thoughts from the first morning.

New car finance market falls 2 percent in April

The consumer new car market fell by two percent in value and seven percent in volume in April, according to the Finance and Leasing Association.

Lexus launches monthly car subscription service

The Lexus One subscription service gives UK customers the chance to access a range of hybrid vehicles for a single monthly payment.

Classic German cars that could make you money

Some German ‘oldtimers’ could make you more money than investing in stocks and shares, according to the Südwestbank classic car index

Volvo wants to make cars safer for cyclists

Volvo is teaming up with a Swedish sports and safety brand to develop a series of crash tests for bike helmets against cars to protect cyclists.

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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

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.