News By Topic: Andrew Frankl

A Brace Of Subaru's From Andrew Frankl

May 28, 2026

A Brace Of Subaru's By Andrew Frankl Letter From Europe Regular readers will remember the 2025 Best of the Bay test drive where 12 cars and 12 auto writers met for two days of intensive testing. One of the stars of the show was Subaru’s brand new Solterra EV. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe First Look First Drive | 2026 BMW iX3 World Car and EV of The Year

Apr 16, 2026

By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief It’s the same old story., ”you have to be in the right place at the right time” and your reporter certainly was. As you may have read in the specialist automotive press 57 automobile writers have voted BMW’s iX3 not only CAR of the Year but they also named it EV of the yea ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe | 2026 Land Rover Ranger Rover Impressions

Mar 8, 2026

Land Rover’s flagship luxury SUV, offered in configurations centered on SE and Autobiography trims. It combines authentic Range Rover ride comfort, advanced all-wheel-drive capability, premium materials, and real third-row passenger flexibility. ... Continue reading

Review Impressions Of The 2026 Chevrolet Equinox From Master (50 Year Experience) Auto Journalist

Feb 8, 2026

Chevrolet Equinox hub: key specs, trims, MPG/range notes, dimensions, pricing pointers, and links to reviews, comparisons, recalls, and official releases — updated as new model years arrive. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe Lucid Luxury EV Human Impressions

Jan 31, 2026

By Andrew Frankl, European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Belvedere California January 31,2026; I have not enjoyed anything on four wheel as much as I did in the Lucid. The version I had costs 102 thousand dollars. ... Continue reading

Lexus', Mazda, Toyota 4Runner In This Month's Letter From Europe

Jan 14, 2026

By Andrew frankl European Bureau Chief Belvedere California, January 14, 2026; Last fall the Western Automotive Group of which I am a founder member organized our annual Best of the Bay event. 12 cars-12 journalists. ... Continue reading

Land Rover Sticker Shock, Soothing Subaru In This Month's Letter From Europe

Jan 10, 2026

Yes folks, The 2026 Land Rover Defender 110 chimes is at 65 thousand dollars accelerating all the way to a mind blowing version at 160 thousand dollars. This is the Octa version which some young people with more money then they know what to do with other than prance around Aspen. ... Continue reading

The Auto Channel’s Top 10 Most Interesting 2025 Articles

Jan 1, 2026

2025 was a strong year for The Auto Channel—packed with memorable drives, smart buyer guidance, and the kind of automotive storytelling you don’t find in cookie-cutter coverage. Below are ten of the most interesting reads we published in 2025—each one a great “start here” link you can share with readers and a ... Continue reading

Buick Takes Andrew To "Best Of The Bay 2025"

Dec 9, 2025

I was pleased to have been asked to participate, but all well and good I had to get there somehow. ... Continue reading

2025 Ford Mustang Review Based On Expert Journalist Andrew Frankl Reminiscence

Dec 6, 2025

By Andrew Frankl Senior Editor and European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel If you detect a slight bias in this report I apologize. I was at University in England when a recruiter came along -YES! They did exist in those days!- and offered me a job at Ford Motor Company. ... Continue reading

2025 Cadillac Lyric - Review by Andrew Frankl

Nov 23, 2025

Not a big Fan of EVs but this one changed my mind. ... Continue reading

Best Of The Bay 2025 With Andrew Frankl

Oct 26, 2025

Greetings from Petaluma California, about an hour’s drive north from San Francisco. where this year’s Best of the Bay is being held. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe - Post Monoco Grand Prix SuperCar Road Trip

Jul 3, 2025

Letter From Europe By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greeting from steaming Budapest. Like the rest of Europe we are talking 80s and 90s but in our little apartment it is doable. ... Continue reading

Supercar SUV's From Ferrari, Lamborghini And Aston-Martin In This Months Letter From Europe

Jul 3, 2025

I am able to produce a world exclusive! As my long time readers know, every year I am at the Monaco Grand Prix, after which my Son Nicholas and daughter Annabelle (also Auto Channel contributors) join me in a quick dash to Maranello, the holy grail for Ferrari enthusiasts. ... Continue reading

Letter From Europe June 2025 BYD Invasion

Jun 24, 2025

SEE ALSO: THE AUTO CHANNEL BYD CONTENT LIBRARY By Andrew Frankl European Bureau Chief The Auto Channel Greetings all from sunny Budapest. Even though I am only half way through my trip I thought a letter might be in order. ... Continue reading