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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Prince Philip crash encourages older people to quit driving

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Prince Philip's car crash in January 2019 has resulted in a sharp increase in the number of older drivers surrending their licences.
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Air pollution linked to COVID-19 deaths in Europe

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A new study suggests that air pollution ‘may be one of the most important contributors to fatality caused by the COVID-19‘ virus.
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Cars could be banned to aid social distancing

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The government has written to councils encouraging them to create car-free streets during the Covid-19 lockdown. And Brighton has already taken action.
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Revealed: The UK’s most dangerous roads

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A Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals the most dangerous roads in Britain – and it's bad news for drivers in Dorset and Nottinghamshire.
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Are these the best driving films of all time?

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A survey reveals the best driving films of all time, including The Fast and the Furious, Mad Max: Fury Road, Baby Driver, Senna and Locke.
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Can you jump start a car using an electric vehicle?

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Is is possible to jump start a petrol or diesel car using an EV, but we don't recommend it. Here's why you risk damaging the battery.
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Coronavirus could reduce the cost of car insurance

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The average car insurance premium in the UK now stands at £755 – an increase of £24. However, premiums could fall in the aftermath of the Covid-19 crisis.
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10 percent of drivers making non-essential trips

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New data released by the RAC shows one in 10 drivers are continuing to make non-essential journeys, despite the government's plea to stay at home.
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Jeremy Clarkson voted the greatest on-screen motoring icon

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The Grand Tour presenter Jeremy Clarkson has been named the greatest on-screen automotive icon in a new poll. The TV star finished ahead of Steve McQueen.
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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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