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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Which towns have free parking this Christmas?

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With the high street hit hard by the pandemic, many UK towns and cities are offering free parking this Christmas. We list all the locations.
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Older drivers unlikely to benefit from more education

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New research published in the United States shows that older drivers are unlikely to benefit from classroom education and in-car training.
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Professional footballers pay the most for car insurance

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Professional footballers pay £1,942 a year for car insurance – more than four times the average premium. Guest house owners pay the least.
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Highways England tackles ‘bullying’ plants with soil

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Highways England's Low Nutrient Grasslands policy uses soil to tackle invasive plants. It should be good news for wildflowers and wildlife.
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Number of breath tests will DOUBLE in December

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Breathalyser tests are set to double in December, as the police clamp down on drink-driving. People are consuming more alcohol in lockdown.
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How will Brexit affect your car insurance?

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Motorists will require a Green Card for car insurance when driving in Europe if a Brexit deal isn't agreed at the end of December.
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BMW eDrive Zones help get the best from plug-in cars

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BMW has launched its world-first eDrive Zones technology in the UK. The system switches to electric power when entering a zero emission zone.
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Electric cars get top marks in Green NCAP tests

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The Renault Zoe and Hyundai Kona Electric were awarded five stars in the latest Green NCAP tests. A total of 24 cars have been tested.
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How Princess Diana made Audi the ‘most sought-after status symbol’

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Maybe more than the Quattro or even 'Vorsprung durch Technik', Princess Diana helped turn around Audi's fortunes in the UK. Here's how.
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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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