AutoWeek

AutoWeek

December 28, 2009 cover of AutoWeek
Frequency	fortnightly
Total circulation (2011)	285,985 [1]
First issue	July 16, 1958 (1958-July-16)
Company	Crain Communications
Country	United States
Based in	Detroit
Website	www.autoweek.com
ISSN	0192-9674

AutoWeek is a fortnightly automotive enthusiast publication based in Detroit, Michigan. One of 32 titles published by Crain Communications Inc, its parent company, AutoWeek is unique as the only consumer title among its sister publications.

In January 2007, autoweek.com added Daily Drive, a daily e-mail newsletter sent to over 100,000 registrants. In July 2008, the site added a social community feature called Car Life that has grown to over 20,000 registered users to date. A few months later, it added AutoWeek TV, a daily 3–5 minute video newscast available on autoweek.com as well as in the iTunes store. The AutoWeek Iphone App "Car News & Reviews" is the first free app built for serious enthusiasts. AutoWeek continues to expand its online offerings while constantly adding new features for its online community.

History

AutoWeek was launched on July 16, 1958, as a twice-monthly motorsports newsletter, titled Competition Press. Its logo for years was the distinctive 50s-style driving helmet of racer Jean Behra with a checkered stripe. As the publication grew in popularity through the 1960s, the editors began including vehicle reviews and industry news, changing to weekly distribution with the new title Competition Press & Autoweek. One of its early editors and guiding hands was pioneer female race driver — and pioneer female motorsports journalist — Denise McCluggage. Eventually, the folded-newsprint format gave way to slick coated-stock pages, and the name was shortened to AutoWeek as it remains today.

For the Dutch car magazine, see: http://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/AutoWeek

References

1. ^ ABC

External links

• AutoWeek's website