AUTHOR

Gavin Braithwaite-Smith

Gavin is a freelance writer for a number of motoring and classic car titles. He’s also the editor of PetrolBlog, which in his words is the world’s least influential motoring blog. When he’s not writing about cars, he’s probably talking about his fleet of terrible cars on YouTube or dreaming about owning a Renault Fluence EV. He also loves goats and Hobnobs.

Lexus RX L 450h (2018-2022) review
Lexus RX L
In-depth reviews

Lexus RX L 450h (2018-2022) review

The Lexus RX L 450h adds an extra two seats and a larger boot, making the SUV even more appealing for large families
18 Jul 2022
Lexus CT 200h (2011-2020) review
Lexus CT 200h
Lexus CT

Lexus CT 200h (2011-2020) review

The Lexus CT 200h is no longer available to buy new, but makes for a decent and well-equipped secondhand hybrid buy
27 Sep 2021
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid engines, drive & performance
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid engines, drive & performance

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is the most powerful model in the range but it cannot offer the driving experience to match
23 Jan 2019
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid running costs
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid running costs

Steep depreciation and high road tax give the diesel versions the edge over the Infiniti Q70 Hybrid
23 Jan 2019
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid reliability & safety
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid reliability & safety

We’ve little data to go on, but Infiniti Q70 Hybrid quality is high, the dealers are excellent and safety equipment is plentiful on the top trim level
23 Jan 2019
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid practicality & boot space
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid practicality & boot space

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid offers plenty of cabin space by the battery pack robs it of much needed luggage capacity
23 Jan 2019
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid MPG & CO2 emissions
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid MPG & CO2 emissions

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is unlikely to be any more economical than a modern diesel saloon, which makes it hard to recommend
23 Jan 2019
Infiniti Q70 Hybrid interior & comfort
Infiniti Q70

Infiniti Q70 Hybrid interior & comfort

The Infiniti Q70 Hybrid is comfortable and well-appointed, but the dashboard is showing its age
24 Sep 2018