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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Sean Connery’s classic BMW 635CSi for sale

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A BMW 635CSi formerly owned by the actor Sean Connery is available to buy via online auction. Fancy a bid? You only live twice.
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Motorists warned about ‘Wild West’ trade in cloned number plates

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An investigation by the Telegraph has revealed the growing problem of cloned number plates in the UK. Complaints to the DVLA are on the rise.
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Have your say on Britain’s electric vehicle charging network

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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a market study into the electric vehicle charging network in the UK.
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‘Christmas bubble’ drink-driving warning for motorists

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Drivers are being warned of the dangers of drink-driving in advance of ‘Christmas bubble' restrictions on 25 December 2020.
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4 in 5 vehicle-related thefts happen at night

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Research shows four out of five vehicle-related thefts happen during the hours of darkness. Car crime peaks between October and December.
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Driving tests HALVE due to coronavirus

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The number of practical driving tests conducted in the period July to September was reduced compared to the same period in 2019.
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Special Mini pays tribute to rally legend Paddy Hopkirk

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The Mini Paddy Hopkirk Limited Edition is named in honour of the Northern Irish rally driver's victory at the 1964 Monte Carlo Rally.
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Calls for 50 percent tax on most polluting cars

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A new report is calling for a 50 percent purchase tax on the most polluting vehicles to accelerate the transition to electric cars.
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New app helps motorists support Covid isolators

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A new smartphone app connects people who drive with friends, family and neighbours who need an errand running. It's called Errands.
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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 checker: How to check if you need to pay

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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’

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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.