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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Polestar’s new software makes all-wheel drive Volvos more fun

In a surprise development, Volvo performance division Polestar is releasing software that gives selected all-wheel drive (AWD) Volvo cars and SUVs a more rear-driven feel – to improve both pull-away traction and, more importantly, driver...

New Discovery rear end ‘transformed’ by a £1,200 number plate kit

East Midlands Customising launches a £1,200 centre rear number plate conversion for the new Land Rover Discovery

‘STOP BREXIT’, says white van man on 19,000-mile mission

Armed with a van and a GPS tracker, Andy Pardy is on a European road trip to spell out 'STOP BREXIT'

The Ford Mustang: 10 million sold and counting

Ford is celebrating the production of the 10-millionth Mustang at its Flat Rock plant in Michigan

Ares Panther comes bearing the gift of pop-up headlights

It's named after the Greek god of war and it's inspired by the De Tomaso Pantera. But best of all: it's got pop-up lights!

Mountune will make your Ford Focus ST diesel go even faster

New £350 Mountune pgrade boosts power by 20hp, reducing the 0-60mph time of the Ford Focus ST diesel by 0.7 seconds

Volkswagen Grand California: sell the house and move in

Grand California is based on the Volkswagen Crafter and features a toilet, shower and an integrated toilet paper holder

Bicester Heritage to become an ‘automotive resort’

Bicester Heritage plans further expansion of former RAF Bicester with proposed addition of 344-room hotel on site

Apple-themed registration the pick of the DVLA auction

DVLA's Timed Auction includes a MacBook-themed registration with a £250 reserve

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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 checker: How to check if you need to pay

The Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) means drivers of certain vehicles must pay a charge to enter London. We explain the rules.

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.