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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Toyota and Subaru to develop new electric car platform

Toyota and Subaru have agreed to work together to develop a new electric car platform, with a C-segment SUV to be sold under each company's own brand.

Londoners facing blanket 20mph speed limit

Transport for London (TfL) has launched a public consultation on plans to introduce a 20mph speed limit for all roads within the Congestion Charge Zone.

Cruise ships more polluting than 260 MILLION European cars

A new report finds that ships operated by the world's largest luxury cruise operator emit nearly 10 times more sulphur oxide than all European cars.

Here is the Hyundai Kona Hybrid you’ve been waiting for

The new Hyundai Kona Hybrid will offer CO2 emissions of 99g/km and 66mpg fuel economy when it goes on the sale in the UK this summer.

7 in 10 car drivers think bicycles should have licence plates

On your bike: a survey of 2,000 people finds that 68 percent of motorists want bicycles and electric bikes to have licence plates.

The best-selling car brands in the world

In light of the proposed merger of Fiat Chrysler (FCA) and Renault, we reveal the best-selling automotive brands of the year so far

World’s wildest supercars make waves in Monaco

Top Marques Monaco is where the rich, famous and influential gather to gawp at supercars and expensive jewellery. Here are some highlights from 2019

Safety first: does your car need to be recalled?

Motorists can use the government website or HPI's online service to check if a car has been the subject of safety recall.

Stolen vehicle claims up 22 percent in 2019 so far

Figures released by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveal that £108 million was paid out in stolen vehicle claims in the first quarter of 2019.

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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.