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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The best car brands for servicing satisfaction

Korean and Japanese brands rated best for servicing satisfaction in What Car? survey. Read the top 10 rundown of the best franchised car dealers here

Ordinary cars that are extraordinary to drive

From the Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce to the Volvo XC90 T8: you might be surprised how fun these cars are to drive

‘Show me, tell me’ questions form part of new UK driving test

New drivers will be expected to complete 'show me' question during driving test

New BMW 8 Series: let’s party like it’s 1999

The BMW Concept 8 Series is one of the stars of the Frankfurt Motor Show 2017. But how much of this sleek, luxurious GT will make production?

Frankfurt Motor Show: the best cars

The best cars from the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, including the Mercedes-AMG Project One, Land Rover Discovery SVX and Porsche 911 GT3 Touring

Mini happy returns: 20 years of the new MINI

A brief history of the new MINI in 20 slides and 2,000 words

Revealed: the 10 cheapest cars to run

Budget motors: Cap HPI reveals the new cars with the lowest cost-per-mile. As you'd expect, low-cost brand Dacia features highly

2018 Honda CR-V ditches diesel and embraces hybrid tech

New face and new hybrid powertrain for 2018 Honda CR-V, but diesel is facing the axe

What to see at Goodwood Revival 2017

Goodwood Revival 2017: what it is and what you can expect to see

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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

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.