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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Clarkson, Hammond and May: Cars of The Grand Tour series 3

As we approach the end of the current series of The Grand Tour, we take a look back at the cars you have been watching in season three

J.D. Power 2019: Britain’s most satisfying car brands revealed

The J.D. Power Customer Service Index Study reveals the most satisfying car brands of 2019 – and it’s good news for Audi and Suzuki

Two in five drivers would pay MORE tax to fix potholes

Research conducted by Green Flag shows that 40 percent of drivers would be prepared to pay higher taxes if the extra revenue was spent repairing potholes.

ULEZ scrappage schemes: how to save money on a clean car

As Londoners wake up to the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), a £48m scrappage pot is available to micro businesses, charities and those on low incomes.

Taxi! Dacia launches special Logan MCV deal for canny cabbies

All hail the Dacia Logan MCV, which is now available via an exclusive hire purchase scheme for taxi operators – prices start from £227 per month.

Toyota has extended its scrappage scheme AGAIN

You can save £2,500 off the cost of a Toyota Yaris or £2,000 off a Toyota Aygo when you trade in your old motor for scrapping.

Revealed: the most reliable cars for student drivers

When it comes to providing reliable transport for students, these 10 cars get first-class honours, according to Warranty Direct

Young drivers spend £7,000 to get on the road

New research reveals the cost of getting a young driver on the road has climbed to £6,959, although the cost of car insurance has come down

Hollywood dream machines exhibition: the amazing cars of sci-fi

The Hollywood Dream Machines: Vehicles of Science Fiction and Fantasy exhibition opens at the Petersen Automotive Museum in May

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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.