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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Helping someone learn to drive: the rules you must know

With lockdown easing, learner drivers will be keen to take to the road. With this in mind, stand-in driver instructors are urged to check the rules.

MG ZS SUV updated for 2020, including new smartphone tech

The MG ZS SUV gets a facelift for 2020 and now comes with LED headlights, a 10.1-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard.

The cars that go furthest with the fuel light on

Ever played fuel light roulette? We reveal the cars that can drive the longest and shortest distances after the fuel light has come on.

In pictures: celebrities and their cars

From rappers to royalty, and Jeremy Clarkson to Jay Kay, we round-up some of the coolest cars owned and driven by the rich and famous.

Motorway services open for business as lockdown lifts

Motorway services have remained open during the UK COVID-19 lockdown, with fast-food and coffee outlets now serving takeaway orders again.

Is it illegal to use Apple Pay or Google Pay at a drive-thru?

You could be handed six penalty points and a £200 fine for using a smartphone payment app at drive-thru restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King and KFC.

How to self-isolate your electric or plug-in hybrid car

Many cars are being left at home during the lockdown. Here's how to take care of your electric or plug-in hybrid batteries when the car isn't in use.

The car brands that have NOT fixed keyless theft risks

Consumer group Which? has slammed 14 car manufacturers for failing to tackle the rising problem of keyless car theft, labelling it 'unacceptable'.

LV is latest car insurer to offer lockdown refunds

LV is offering car insurance customers a refund of between £20 and £50, but not all policyholders are included – and ALL broker customers are excluded.

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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.