Road Cars
2020 Land Rover Defender review: paddock prodigy
The fuzzy character of the old Land Rover is gone, writes Andrew Frankel. In its place is an astonishingly capable - and good value - all-round off-roader
Andrew Frankel
Senior Contributing Writer
After an inglorious stint in the City convinced him that he could handle cars better than he handled money, Andrew joined Autocar many years ago as a junior tester. Since then he has become one of the industry’s senior figures. Editor of Motor Sport for five years, he now runs our road test section.
Latest articles from Andrew
Opinion
Opinions
What will Gordon Murray's T.50 supercar be like to drive?
Gordon Murray will unveil his new T.50 supercar in May this year, but Andrew Frankel already has an idea how it drives — thanks to the designer's earlier masterpiece Gordon…
Opinion
Opinions
Ford's electric Mustang: enjoy the V8 while you can
The new electric Ford Mustang SUV goes against every fibre the name suggests, but that might not be such a bad thing as Andrew Frankel explains… Ford Mustang Mach-E Turns…
Opinion
Land Speed Record News
Bloodhound driver Andy Green: 500mph testing went "fantastically well"
After setting the goal of hitting 500mph, Bloodhound's land speed record car has already broken that barrier and can go faster still according to pilot Andy Green The man in…
Opinion
F1
Ford vs Ferrari: why can't racing film directors get it right?
Le Mans '66 tells the story of Ford vs Ferrari but it's already clear from the reviews that a lack of authenticity will irritate racing fans, says Andrew Frankel Christian Bale…
Opinion
F1
BTCC thriller sheds light on F1 identity crisis
After the British Touring Car Championship finale at Brands Hatch produced a thrilling conclusion, Andrew Frankel explains why Formula 1 should be taking note Photo: Motorsport Images I think we’re actually…
Opinion
Car Culture
The Bugatti Chiron's 300mph run was brilliant and pointless
Bugatti's Chiron is claimed to be the first road car to break 300mph - but it was heavily modified to achieve the feat as Andrew Frankel explains Last month a…
Opinion
Opinions
Porsche's Taycan: a satisfying all-rounder that falls short of sports car sensation
The first all-electric effort from Porsche: the Taycan has been an eagerly awaited arrival and will launch with two models available to the public Taycan remains disguised for now Photo:…
Opinion
Opinions
The influence of Ferdinand Piëch: a colossus of the car industry
Whether it was at the race track or in the board room, Ferdinand Piëch's impact in the motor industry is unrivalled by most Le Mans 1970: victory for the Porsche…
Opinion
Opinions
"Borderline violent" acceleration, but pace isn't the Tesla Model 3's problem
The Tesla Model 3 could crack electric motoring in Europe as it has done in the US and China, but there is another problem that is difficult to ignore The…
Opinion
Car Culture
The glaring issue stopping electric cars from charging ahead
Electric cars may be the future of motoring but the growing pains are an inconvenient reality as Andrew Frankel explains The electric Porsche Taycan at the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed Photo:…
Opinion
Car Culture
A chink of light – why the Porsche Cayman GT4 could show the traditional drivers’ car is back
Does the Porsche Cayman GT4 signal the comeback of the car primarily for driving pleasure? Here’s why Andrew Frankel hopes so The Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 Photo: Porsche Last week…
