Brian Champagne
UPR Contributor, Automotive News/Cache Valley CoverageBrian Champagne grew up in the less-famous Central California but left after starting his television news career there. He worked 22 years in news for NBC, ABC, Fox, and CBS affiliates in four markets. He served as chief photographer for KTXL-TV in Sacramento, but worked in front of the camera, too.
He earned his bachelor’s degree from California State University, Bakersfield, and his Master’s from the University of the Pacific in Stockton. Look for UOP in the exterior shots from the movie “Flubber,” which was shot while he attended.
He now teaches Broadcast Journalism full-time at Utah State University but connects the professional and academic worlds by doing stringer, freelance, and contract work for all stations in the Salt Lake City market and beyond.
Brian’s favorite toys were always cars, he subscribed to Motor Trend magazine at age 12, and he started reporting on them in 1996. Watch for Brian’s automotive reporting on UPR, where he is a regular contributor.
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Lexus loaned us an LC500H, a sports coupe you don’t see around much, which could be because it costs $104,000.The regular LC has an old Mustang-sized V-8…
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If you picture yourself shifting gears on a twisty road with the wind in your hair, you’re part of a shrinking group. Car Guy Brian Champagne loved a…
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As protests were escalating and becoming violent in Salt Lake City, a different type of emergency was unfolding in Northern Utah. At approximately 2:15…
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For a video verson of this story, you can go here.There’s a new sports car on the market with a familiar name. The Supra earned Toyota a cult following…
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Volunteer firefighters protect most of rural Utah, and since they’re only paid when on a call, save taxpayers money. But in North Logan, the city and…
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If you’re going to be around the middle of Utah, even if you’re just passing through, we have a diversion for you. UPR correspondent Brian Champagne takes…
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I’m going to try to sell you on one of three great cars. You probably won’t buy one, but read on.CAR 1: Toyota let us take the Camry from Logan to Saint…
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The German automotive company Volkswagen has announced their classic VW Bus is coming back as an all-electric vehicle with an expected showroom date of…
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Are you wearing a t-shirt with a design on it right now? Ed Roth’s fans say you have him to thank for it. Roth painted on hot rods, designed his own…
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The North American International Auto Show wrapped up Sunday in Detroit. Utah State University Journalism Professor Brian Champagne follows all things…