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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Volvo drops cars from 30 metres to test safety

Volvo has dropped 10 cars from a crane to test safety. The aimis to help rescue workers prepare for the most extreme road collisions.

Road users face highest risk at low speeds

New research shows that motorists are most at risk when travelling at low speeds. Most road casualties take place at 21-30mph.

Britain’s most-bashed railway bridges revealed

Research conducted by Network Rail shows that a bridge on the A5 at Hinkley is struck by traffic more than any other in Britain.

Which car makers let you buy online?

Many car manufacturers have embraced the digital age by launching online car buying services. Here's a list of brands and what they offer.

Longer, ‘greener’ trucks could be approved for UK roads

The government has launched a consulation to end the longer semi-trailer (LST) trial. It will mean longer, more efficient HGVs on our roads.

UK residents reveal frustration at drivers who park outside their house

Research shows that 60 percent of motorists believe they have a legal right to park outside their home. Some even confront other motorists.

How to get free vehicle tax if you are a disabled driver

Disabled drivers may be entitled to free vehicle tax (VED). Here's everything you need to know, including how to make an application.

Cazoo, Cinch and BuyaCar: Your guide to online car buying websites

Online car buying websites have grown in popularity in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. We explain the various options.

Is there an MOT extension during the second lockdown?

A new national lockdown will come into force in England on 5 November. What does this mean for MOT tests and will there be an extension?

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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.