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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Severn heaven: more people are driving to Wales

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Figures released by Highway England show that there has been a 10 percent increase in the number of motorists using the Severn crossing into Wales
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Revealed: the worst areas for vehicle crime in 2018

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New police figures show that the Metropolitan Police recorded 113,114 vehicle crimes in 2018 – around 25 percent of the total for England and Wales
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Fancy a faster Fiesta ST? There’s an app for that

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Appy customers: the Mountune M225 upgrade increases the power of the Ford Fiesta ST to 225hp and comes with its own smartphone app.
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Exposed: our favourite cars with crazy doors

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The Koenigsegg Jesko is the latest car to feature a pair of crazy doors. Here, we look at 30 of our favourites
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New in-car breathalyser is a blow for French drink-drivers

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French motorists caught drink-driving can choose to have a breathalyser machine installed in their car.
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Brexit means more people are delaying buying a new car

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Research conducted by BuyaCar found that almost half of Britain's new car buyers are delaying the purchase of their next vehicle for two years or more
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The 370hp Leon Cupra R ST is the fastest ever Seat

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In the hot Seat: for £500, you can treat the Seat Leon Cupra R ST to an ABT upgrade, upping the power to 370hp.
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Revealed: the classic cars most likely to be involved in an accident

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Owners of British classic cars are among the safest drivers on the road, according to data released by ClassicLine Insurance
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Extreme machines: the story of Bugatti

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As Bugatti unveils the La Voiture Noire and Chiron ‘110 ans Bugatti’ at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, we get up to speed with this famous marque
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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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