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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50 years of the truck Jeremy Clarkson couldn’t kill

The Toyota Hilux celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2018. We celebrate the life of the indestructible pick-up truck.

These classic cars from 1978 are now tax-free

The rolling 40-year exemption for classic cars means that cars built in 1978 are now exempt from paying VED

25 car names that sound far cooler in Italian

Everything sounds better in Italian. For example: “Il mio scarico è bloccato. Chiama un idraulico.” If Google Translate is to be believed, that’s telling somebody you have a blocked drain and you’d like them to...

25 muscle cars that aren’t American

Everybody knows that a muscle car has to be built in America, right?

Honda CR-V Roadster is April fools’ gold

Honda launches concept CR-V Roadster in time for the British summer and a certain day at the beginning of April

New York Auto Show 2018: the best cars

The New York International Auto Show is North America’s oldest motor show. Here are the highlights from the 2018 event

Hot Korean cars driven: Kia Stinger GT-S vs Hyundai i30 N

We head to the famous Zig-Zag Hill to drive two of the most exciting South Korean cars on the planet: the Kia Stinger GT-S and Hyundai i30 N.

2018 Citroen C4 Cactus first drive: it’s new, but is it improved?

The new Citroen C4 Cactus boats a trick suspension and lounge-style seats, but in growing up, has it lost some of its unique appeal?

The car brands to bring back from the grave

Aston Martin unveiled the Lagonda Vision Concept at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, which sees a famous old name making a return to the luxury car segment. Which got us thinking: which defunct car brands...

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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.