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.
The Mercedes-AMG One has just taken the record of the fastest road-legal car to lap the Nürburgring but, as manufacturers continue to chase the mythical crown, Andrew Frankel worries that the pressure and risks are becoming overwhelming
Ford's decision to axe its bestselling, highly acclaimed Fiesta was inevitable, in the face of rising costs, changing tastes and electric legislation writes Andrew Frankel
Alberto Ascari was the first double world champion; the first to win back-to-back titles and still holds the record of the most grand prix wins in a row. He deserves to be more revered, writes Andrew Frankel
Sometime before the end of the year someone is going to ask me to write a piece about the car that impressed me most over the previous 12 months. And…
Monza is now a century old – it's no doubt holy ground for F1, but is it one of the great tracks?
From Playstation 4 concept car to limited edition reality: the McLaren Solus GT is a £3m+ recreation of a design for Gran Turismo, with a production run of 25 that's already sold out
With new tracks backed by huge sums of money being added to the F1 calendar, Spa must remain at all costs, says Andrew Frankel
Pebble Beach is perhaps the most highly coveted concours of all – Andrew Frankel sums up the unique atmosphere of the rarefied automotive event
They have already given up their British ownership, and now it makes sense for McLaren and Aston Martin to give up their independence for profit and greater success, writes Andrew Frankel
The McMurtry Spéirling electric car stole the show at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with plenty more battery-powered machines providing compelling viewing. "I've been converted," declares Andrew Frankel
Many underestimated the Duke of Richmond when he set up the Goodwood Festival of Speed, but few could have predicted its roaring success, writes Andrew Frankel
The Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR 'Uhlenhaut' Coupe is now the world's most valuable car – but, as Andrew Frankel muses, how do you decide such a thing?
