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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How to use the Dartford Crossing on a bicycle

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While motorists must pay to use the Dartford Crossing, cyclists can use it for free. We explain the pick-up service designed for bicycles.
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Chasing 007: On the trail of James Bond in Scotland

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We take Volvo S60 to the Scottish roads featured in 2012 James Bond film, Skyfall. It's more comfortable than an Aston Martin DB5, probably.
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The best new cars for towing in 2021

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The Caravan and Motorhome Club Towcar of the Year awards assess the best cars for towing in 2021. The Skoda Superb Estate wins overall.
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European driving rules you should know about

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Here are 12 European driving rules you may know, including carrying spare glasses in Switzerland and not driving off-road in Iceland.
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Opinion: Why your village needs an electric car charging point

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Around 400 village shops are closing every year, but a rural electric charging point strategy could help reverse this decline. We explain how.
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The incredible barn-find Porsche 901 that pre-dates the 911

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A barn-find Porsche 901 has been painstakingly restored to its former glory, becoming the oldest 911 in the Porsche Museum.
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Driving the detectives: the coolest TV police cars

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Police, camera, action: from Columbo's Peugeot 403 convertible to Saga Noren's Porsche 911, we nominate some of the coolest TV cop cars.
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Why the days of parking kindness could soon be over

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The rise in the number of car parks requiring a registration number before parking spells the end for a common British act of kindness.
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Can you share a car under 2021 Covid rules?

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We examine what the current coronavirus rules mean for offering lifts and sharing a car – and also for taking a taxi.
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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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